Media Archive 2025

Philippe Rheault interviewed by Radio-Canada/RDI on growing tensions between China and Japan

Director Philippe Rheault spoke with Christian Latreille on Radio-Canada/RDI’s Sur le terrain about the ongoing escalation in China–Japan tensions and the domestic factors shaping both countries’ behaviors. He also reflected on how elements of Washington’s new National Security Strategy might be influencing the regional dynamic. (Interview conducted in French)

December 8, 2025

Senior Fellow Jia Wang Quoted in the South China Morning Post: Anand’s Beijing Visit Lays Groundwork for Renewed Canada–China Dialogue

While cautious about calling it an “upgrade,” Wang emphasizes both nations’ shared focus on rebuilding communication and exploring practical areas of cooperation.

October 21, 2025

Our Experts Featured on OMNI TV: Analyzing Minister Anand’s Talks with China’s Wang Yi

Dr. Reza Hasmath and Director Philippe Rheault share insights on Canada’s evolving China policy — from reactive diplomacy to strategic engagement and leader-level dialogue.

October 21, 2025

Canada–China Relations at A Turning Point?

Speaking with OMNI TV, Philippe Rheault, Director of The China Institute pointed to Washington’s stance and frank dialogue with Beijing as key to Canada’s path forward.

October 2, 2025

Caught between giants: China pushes Canada to make impossible choices

The director of The China Institute, Philippe Rheault, joined Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio for an in-depth conversation discussing Canada's relationship with both China and the US as the canola tariffs continue to loom large in the background and impact Canadian farmers. With the “Fortress North America” option becoming ever-more precarious, Rheault and Haney examine what options Canada might have as it triangulates policy in real time with both Washington and Beijing.

September 10, 2025

China EV tariff review puts Ottawa on tightrope, balancing auto, canola, U.S. relations

Director Philippe Rheault spoke with David Kennedy of Automotive News Canada and was cited in this piece below that takes a wider lens to the current state of play regarding EV tariffs and their connection to Canola. A solution to the current impasse could go beyond tariff reduction alone, and take a more creative approach — for example, tying market access to commitments on EV manufacturing investment and technology transfer into Canada.

September 10, 2025

Former Canadian diplomat says military parade is a ‘demonstration of China’s might’

Gordon Houlden speaks with CTV News Channel

September 4, 2025

Xi, Putin and Kim meet for first time in show of solidarity against West

Gordon Houlden speaks with Shaye Ganam on 880 CHED

September 3, 2025

Gold, not canola or coal, is China’s No. 1 import from Canada – at least according to China

Director Philippe Rheault is quoted in The Globe and Mail

August 18, 2025

Varcoe: Alberta agriculture minister chides Ottawa over slow response to Chinese canola tariffs

Director Philippe Rheault is quoted in the Calgary Herald

August 16, 2025

中國報復加拿大電動車關稅 向油菜籽徵75.8%反傾銷稅

Director Philippe Rheault is quoted in Mingpao Canada

August 13, 2025

Canada has an opportunity to reset our relationship with China – and, in a rare twist, on our terms

Philippe Rheault's opinion piece in the Globe and Mail.

July 16, 2025

【分析】侯秉东：改善加中关系的努力与所遭遇的问题在角力

加美贸易出现停滞后，加强与中国贸易往来的呼声日渐增长，但为什么改善关系的努力没有预期顺利？

July 15, 2025

China’s Emissions Peak: What Are the Implications?

Recent analysis published by Carbon Brief suggests that China’s CO2 emissions peaked in 2024, six years earlier than foreseen.

July 9, 2025

We have to do business with China – get over it

TCI's analysis of Canadian energy exports was cited by the Globe and Mail

June 10, 2025

Canada Goose Built a Luxury Empire by Betting Big on China

Senior Fellow Jia Wang is quoted in The Walrus

June 10, 2025

China now top buyer of Canadian oil shipped on Trans Mountain pipeline amid U.S. trade war

Philippe Rheault is quoted in the Globe and Mail

May 20, 2025

Canada now likely has more latitude to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts

‘Almost certain’ that electoral victory led by Prime Minister Mark Carney will prompt review of Ottawa’s commercial relations with Beijing - Philippe Rheault speaks with SCMP

April 30, 2025

Canada's relationship with China

Philippe Rheault is interviewed on CBC Radio Active: Canada's relationship with China has been bumpy, to say the least, over the last few years, but with our neighbours to the south instigating a full-on trade war, maybe that relationship with China could change.

April 29, 2025

Un entrepreneur québécois à succès raconte avoir été coincé en Chine pendant 6 ans et abandonné par le Canada

Director Philippe Rheault and Senior Fellow Guy Saint-Jacques are quoted in "Le Journal de Montréal"

April 22, 2025

How a Shanghai NGO is simplifying the concept of charity

Professor Reza Hasmath is quoted in South China Morning Post

April 8, 2025

CBC's Natasha Fatah speaks to a Former Canadian diplomat to China about Canada-China economic ties.

Director Philippe Rheault is interviewed on CBC News Network

March 31, 2025

2024 Was a Dismal Year for Chinese Philanthropy

Professor Reza Hasmath is quoted in The Diplomat

February 8, 2025