That is essentially a meaningless statement. If there was a Chinese law that stated foreign companies had to turn over 90% ownership to the government, your statement would still hold true.
Is this what you are suggesting?
Would you feel entitled to attending such social gatherings, even if your house rules are so vastly different than everyone else's they dissuade anyone from coming?
Also, anthropomorphizing, China is not my friend. More like arch rival, perhaps even nemesis. Canada can come over whenever.