Charles Burton Author

Charles Burton is a distinguished Canadian sinologist and senior fellow at Sinopsis, a Prague-based research platform focused on China’s influence in global democratic systems. A longtime professor of political science at Brock University, Burton has specialized in comparative politics, Confucian political philosophy, and the evolving dynamics of Canada–China relations. He holds advanced degrees from Cambridge University and studied at Fudan University in Shanghai, where he was among the first Canadian scholars embedded in China’s academic system following the Cultural Revolution. Burton’s career includes diplomatic service at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, where he advised on Communist Party communications and strategic developments. As a columnist and commentator, his analyses have appeared in The Globe and Mail, National Post, The Toronto Star, and international outlets. Fluent in Mandarin and deeply versed in Chinese political culture, Burton brings unmatched insight into the ideology, tactics, and global ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party. Kevin Cavanaugh is an editor and former senior executive at Postmedia Network Inc., Canada’s largest print and digital newspaper publisher. Over his 35-year career, he held leadership roles in some of the country’s most influential newsrooms, directing coverage on national politics, foreign affairs, and public accountability. Cavanaugh’s editorial expertise helps bring clarity and cohesion to complex geopolitical narratives, making him an essential voice in shaping this book’s structure and public engagement.