Jonathan Manthorpe’s “Claws of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada” is a comprehensive exposé of just how deeply Beijing’s influence has penetrated Canadian political, corporate, and civilian life.
It is a cautionary tale of engaging with foreign powers who do not embrace the rule of law. In light of the Huawei controversy and China’s subsequent detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, “Claws of the Panda” is a more urgent read than Manthorpe could have predicted when he began writing.
