November 27-29, 2018 | Edmonton, AB
Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, joins host Jia Wang for the second episode of the China Matters podcast
A bottom-up perspective on investment flows from China to Canada
December 12, 2018
Politics
CBC News: China sheds little light on detention of Canadian Michael Kovrig
SCMP: Canadian Michael Kovrig held in China may have engaged in activity that ‘endangered national security’
The New York Times: Huawei Executive Granted Bail by Canadian Court
Reuters: Exclusive: Trump says he could intervene in U.S. case against Huawei CFO
Trade
WSJ: China Moves to Address U.S. Economic Concerns
CBC News: Alberta to proceed with China trade mission despite diplomatic tensions
Bloomberg: Asia Stock Traders Hit `Buy' as U.S.-China Trade Magic Is Back
SCMP: Vietnam uses US-China trade war to rebalance its economic and security relationships\
Business/Investment
WSJ: China Prepares Policy to Increase Access for Foreign Companies
Reuters: China's Tencent Music raises nearly $1.1 billion in U.S. IPO
Financial Times: Development bank halts coal financing to combat climate change
Science/Technology
The New York Times: Marriott Data Breach Is Traced to Chinese Hackers as U.S. Readies Crackdown on Beijing
Reuters: Super Micro says review found no malicious chips in motherboards
The Star: Hockey Night in Canada’s relationship with Huawei to continue
Thanks to the University of Alberta’s strong connections to and long-standing relationships with China, there are many scholars from all disciplines at the University of Alberta whose research, teaching, collaboration, academic initiative, or scholarship activities involve China or China-related areas. Interested researchers, students and prospective students are welcome to browse their profiles and contact them individually for further discussions. Click here for a list of China Scholars at the University of Alberta.
In 2008, the China Institute (CIUA) launched its Multiple Funding Programs. Since then, CIUA has been offering funding to faculty members, researchers and students at the University of Alberta supporting their China related activities as well as to bring distinguished scholars to campus to share their knowledge and research. These activities have greatly strengthened linkages between the UAlberta and partner universities in China, and promote the level of understanding of China on campus.
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Dashan visits the China Institute! Host Jia Wang interviews Mark Rowswell, aka "the most famous foreigner in China".
The China Institute releases two papers on understanding Chinese SOEs in Canada.
Economic Policy & Trade Options for Canada Amidst Uncertainties Surrounding NAFTA and US/China Trade Disputes.
A comprehensive database that covers nearly 450 acquisitions, equity investments, and joint ventures in Canada by Chinese-controlled entities over the last twenty years.
Key findings of the Survey indicate Albertans’ growing support for Chinese investment and closer economic ties while some concerns still remain.
A report that examines the development of China’s renewable energy and clean technology in recent years, and discusses the challenges to Alberta.
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