1973 10 Trudeau paid an official visit to China and held talks with Premier Zhou Enlai; 1983 visited China again and had a friendly meeting with Deng Xiaoping. After learning the news of Trudeau's death, Premier Zhu Rongji sent a message of condolence. Mei Ping, Ambassador of China to Canada, attended the farewell ceremony of Trudeau's body in Ottawa on September 30th. Ambassador May said in an exclusive interview with reporters: "Trudeau is an outstanding politician in Canada. Thirty years ago, he took the lead in recognizing People's Republic of China (PRC) (PRC) in western countries with his strategic vision and courage. He is the pioneer and founder of China-Canada friendly relations. Under his leadership, China-Canada relations have developed smoothly. Trudeau is an old friend of the people of China. The government and people of China are deeply shocked and saddened by his unfortunate death. "