Canada's relationship with the People's Republic of China is entering a new chapter — and the opportunities are significant. Renewed diplomatic ties, reduced tariffs on key exports, and fresh interest from major Chinese investors signal real momentum. But seizing those opportunities requires more than optimism. It requires understanding how Beijing operates and guardrails to protect Canadian values, as well as economic and national security interests.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is launching PRC Power Abroad and the Guardrails We Need — a new webinar series unpacking the PRC's evolving foreign policy toolkit. Each session brings leading global experts to offer practical insights for Canadian businesses, policymakers, and advocates looking to engage China strategically — and on Canada's terms.
PRC Power Abroad is a new ongoing series. These are the first three sessions in what promises to be an important ongoing conversation — join us for one or more and follow along as it grows. All sessions will be recorded.
Session 1: Overview of PRC Influence Globally (The China Index) and Lessons from Taiwan
Tuesday, May 19 | 5:00–6:15 p.m. PT / 8:00–9:15 p.m. ET
Min Hsuan Wu (TTCat), Co-Founder & CEO Doublethink Lab
Session 2: PRC's Strategy of Economic Statecraft
Tuesday, June 2 | 5:00–6:15 p.m. PT / 8:00–9:15 p.m. ET
Bethany Allen, journalist and author of Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World (Financial Times Best Books of 2023)
Session 3: PRC's Strategy of Lawfare and Lessons from Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00–10:15 a.m. PT / 12:00–1:15 p.m. ET
Dr. Eric Lai, Senior Fellow, Georgetown Center for Asian Law
