China-Canada tensions are no passing storm: Charles Burton in the Ottawa Citizen
We are witnessing the early steps of a geo-strategic campaign by China to eradicate the rules-based international order that sustains Canada and like-minded middle...
Is China a friend to Canada or not? – Lessons from Aristotle: Charles Burton for Inside Policy
There is no reciprocated goodwill present in current Canada-China relations, writes Charles Burton. This article is based on his remarks in a debate with...
Canada must develop a backbone in its dealings with China: Charles Burton in the Globe and Mail
Canada’s years of appeasing China’s Communist regime, in the hope of obtaining economic favour, has led us to this horrendous mess. We must...
The forgotten Canadian languishing in a Chinese jail: Charles Burton in The Conversation
In the asymmetrical power relationship between Canada and China, China has little incentive to accede to Canadian demands appealing to the niceties of...
A thorny road lies ahead for Canadian-Chinese relations: Charles Burton in the Globe and Mail
Ottawa needs to be strong and principled in its dealings with China, not weak and accommodating, writes Charles Burton. By Charles Burton, February...
The upshot to the Canada-China mess? It's done away with our naive assumptions: Charles Burton for Sun papers
China's aggressive actions since the arrest of Meng Wanzhou have caused irreparable damage to its reputation in Canada, writes Charles Burton. By Charles Burton,...
Challenges to Canada’s future engagement in Asia: Charles Burton for Inside Policy
Without a more strategic vision, Canada risks being at the mercy of global forces beyond our reach in Asia, writes Charles Burton. This...
Canada-China relations are now ripe for a rethink: Burton in the Citizen
Beijing's refusal of Prime Minister Trudeau's China strategy signals the end of an era and the need for a new method of handling...
Trudeau needs to step cautiously in Beijing: Charles Burton for Inside Policy
Trudeau should be wary of pursuing to Canada-China free trade agreement during his visit to China, writes Charles Burton. By Charles Burton, Dec....
Engaging China Poses Potential Risk to Canada's National Security: Charles Burton for Inside Policy
Closer ties with China carries worrisome implications for Canada’s national security, writes Charles Burton. The asymmetrical nature of the relationship suggests that China...
