As U.S. cultural influence slips, China is ramping up its use of cultural, educational and diplomatic initiatives to influence and control expression and its image in Canada and elsewhere.

Join a panel of experts to explore current Chinese government initiatives to shape the public narrative about China. What impact is this having on Canadians and free expression?

 Panelists: 

Cheuk Kwan, Past Chair, Toronto Association for Democracy in China

Sanjay Ruparelia, Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, Ryerson University 

Jan Wong, Associate Professor of Journalism, St. Thomas University, Fredericton; award-winning journalist and best-selling author

Moderator: 

Lisa Taylor, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Ryerson University; lawyer and award-winning Journalist

This is a free event and no registration is required.

Please contact cfe@ryerson.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.

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