An Assessment of 50 Years of Canada-China Relations

Series of articles commemorating the 50th anniversary of Canada-China diplomatic relations, co-edited by John Gruetzner and Phil Calvert

John Gruetzner and Phil Calvert - 9 November 2020

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and China. Now that the relationship is at its lowest ebb since 1970, Canada can neither decouple from this relationship nor take a ‘business-as-usual’ approach that ignores the new realities of China’s international behavior and domestic practices. The CIC has offered to host an article series commissioned by the China Policy Centre, in cooperation with the University of Alberta’s China Institute, and the support of Global Affairs Canada (which has no editorial control over content).

The purpose of this series is to provide a stimulating, sober, and balanced reflection on the way forward in dealing with this key relationship during this challenging period, including a realistic evaluation of the current and future position each country holds in the other’s political, economic, and global decisions.

 

Articles

Human Rights and the Rule of Law: Implications for Canada-China Relations
By Pitman B. Potter

China’s Foreign Policy Drivers Under Xi Jinping: Where Does Canada Fit In?
By Jeremy Paltiel and Stephen N. Smith

Pacific Crossings: The early history of Canada-China relation
By Diana Lary