How did the relationship between China and Canada become so complicated? What happens when two economically important partners find themselves divided by trade disputes, political tensions and diplomatic breakdowns? And where might the relationship go next? Join Emile, Director of Operations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, for an insightful discussion exploring how the relationship has evolved over the years, from major business and diplomatic successes to costly missteps and missed opportunities.

We’ll examine recent examples of diplomatic friction and the forces behind them: some sensational and widely reported, others quieter but equally revealing. Where do China and Canada stand today, what can businesses and individuals learn from the wins and pitfalls along the way, and what might the future hold? Whether you closely follow international affairs or know almost nothing about the subject, all perspectives and questions are welcome—no prior knowledge necessary.

中国和加拿大的关系是怎么变得这么复杂的？当两个经济上都很重要的伙伴，被贸易争端、政治紧张和外交破裂搞得渐行渐远时，会发生什么？这段关系接下来又可能往哪走？加入Emile——上海加拿大商会运营总监——来一场有洞察力的讨论，梳理这段关系这些年是怎么演变的：从重大的商业和外交成果，到代价不小的失误和错过的机会。

我们会看一些近期外交摩擦的例子，以及背后的推动力量：有些很劲爆、被广泛报道，另一些则更安静，但同样能说明问题。中加今天处在什么位置？企业和个人能从这一路上的成功和坑里学到什么？未来又可能是什么样？无论你密切关注国际事务，还是对此几乎一无所知，都欢迎所有视角和问题——不需要任何背景知识。