In today's global economic landscape, China's economic influence is becoming increasingly prominent. However, despite significant achievements in various sectors, China also exhibits vulnerabilities towards global commodity markets. These vulnerabilities are linked to several historical factors, including the continued reliance on imports for most commodities, China’s late arrival on the global marketplace, and the unequal distribution of power in some markets, factors which have led to continued challenges faced by Chinese stakeholders in shaping market dynamics according to their preferences.

The European Chamber warmly invites you to join our Insight China Expert Talk on 18 October (Friday) in Beijing featuring Dr. Pascale Massot to understand how the world’s largest consumer transformed global commodity markets.  Ms. Massot is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies; Senior Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; and Non-resident Honorary Fellow, Political Economy, Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. Her research interests include the global political economy of China’s rise and impact on the liberal international order, China’s impact on global extractive commodity markets, including debates around de-risking, Canada-China relations, Canadian public opinion on China and China narratives more broadly, as well as the advent of Indo-Pacific strategies around the world.

Since China’s rise as dominant consumer of most commodities at the turn of the 21^st century, what explains Chinese stakeholders’ perception of vulnerability in global commodity markets? What accounts for the significant changes in some markets following China’s rise, while others have remained more resilient? Why have different markets seen varying degrees of liberalization? In her recent book, China's Vulnerability Paradox, Dr. Massot:

• Includes over 160 interviews with industry insiders, government officials and experts in China and around the world
• Offers in-depth case studies of four understudied yet vital commodity markets: iron ore, potash, uranium and copper
• Provides a unique and counter-intuitive argument about the rise of China and its impact on global markets

In 2022, Dr. Massot was a member of the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs' Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee, which advised the Minister on Canada's recently published Indo-Pacific Strategy. She also served as the Senior Advisor for China and Asia in the office of various Canadian Cabinet ministers, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of International Trade, at different points between 2015 and 2021. Her research focuses on the global political economy of China's rise, China's impact on global commodity markets, Canada-China and Canada-Asia relations, as well as Canadian public opinion of China. Pascale Massot was the 2014-2015 Cadieux-Léger Fellow at Global Affairs Canada. She was a visiting PhD candidate at Peking University's Center for International Political Economy. She has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

Join us for a talk featuring Dr. Pascale Massot, who will provide valuable insights into the intricate relationships between the political economy of China and global market dynamics.

 *This event will be conducted in English and is off the record.

Agenda

14:30-15:00 Registration

15:00-15:05 Opening Remarks

• Adam Dunnett, Secretary General, European Chamber

15:05-15:30 Keynote Speech: Navigating Vulnerability: China's Role in Global Commodity Markets

• Pascale Massot,associate professor, University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies;  Senior Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; and Non-resident Honorary Fellow, Political Economy, Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis.

15:30-16:00 Discussion and Q&A

Moderated by Adam Dunnett, Secretary General, European Chamber

16:00-16:30 Tea Break and Networking

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