<p>"Written in clear prose and based on research into Canadian and Chinese documents, Frolic’s book is a fine guide to the last half century of relations."</p> - J. L. Granatstein, emeritus, York University (<em>CHOICE</em>)

Presenting a thorough record of Canada’s diplomatic ties with China, Canada and China recounts ten stories regarding China policy decisions made by the Canadian government. These decisions describe key bilateral moves, beginning with Pierre Trudeau’s recognition of China in 1970 and ending fifty years later with his son Justin’s attempt to reset a struggling relationship with China.

Rooted in archival research, extensive interviews, and the author’s experience as a policy observer, the book contributes to our understanding of how the Canada-China relationship has developed over time and how best to position Canada in future relations with China.

While present-day relations with China are complicated, the book deliberately seeks to provide a balanced perspective by showing both the positive and the more challenging aspects of relations with China. Ultimately, Canada and China recommends ways to manage future relations with China, while also honouring the ties it developed over fifty years.

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This book offers an overview of Canada’s fifty-year relationship with China, a narrative journey from diplomatic recognition to the present.
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Telling the Story
2. Diplomatic Relations
3. The One-China Policy
4. Development Assistance for China
5. A Canadian Trade Strategy
6. Tiananmen Crisis
7. Applying Sanctions
8. Team Canada Goes to China
9. Challenging China on Human Rights
10. Stephen Harper Visits China
11. Resetting Relations
Research Note
Notes
Index
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"Based on official files and extensive interviews with key political leaders, diplomats, and China experts, Canada and China takes the reader behind the scenes via a lively narrative of the key moments in the relationship. Now more than ever, historical perspective is essential, both for those who are shaping Canada’s China policy, and those who want to deepen their understanding of it."
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781487540883
Publisert
2022-05-11
Utgiver
University of Toronto Press
Vekt
620 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
454

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

B. Michael Frolic is a professor emeritus of politics at York University.