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This paper profiles Huawei, the company at the centre of diplomatic tensions between Canada and China
This report examines the patterns of Canadian Google searches for China-related topics online
This new report by CIUA sheds light on reporting patterns concerning China
A bottom-up perspective on investment flows from China to Canada
October 18, 2019
Politics
The Star: Politicians aren’t discussing China during the election and observers are concerned
The Globe and Mail: Chinese editor takes aim at Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s pen name for books
The New York Times: Ousted in Tiananmen Protests, a Late Chinese Leader Is Finally Given a Grave
Business/Investment
The New York Times: China’s Economic Growth Slows as Challenges Mount
The Globe and Mail: NBA Commissioner says league hit by huge financial losses due to Daryl Morey’s Hong Kong tweet
Financial Times: Hong Kong protests hit Holiday Inn owner InterContinental
Financial Times: Samsung’s departure is new blow to Chinese manufacturing
Technology/Science
TechCrunch: Zuckerberg on Chinese censorship: Is that the internet we want?
Society
Xinhua: Chinese study unlocks clues to fight African swine fever
The New York Times: Hong Kong Court Rules Against Same-Sex Unions
SCMP: ‘Hong Kong town’ in mainland city of Zhaoqing attracts keen interest as retirement haven for local police officers and civil servants
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Host Jia Wang interviews Professor Ryan Dunch about the evolution and current state of religion in China.
Huawei's controversies, business operations and it's role in Canada
New report examines the pattern of Canadian Google searches for China-related topics online
New report examines Canadian newspaper coverage of China
Data visualization by Scott N. Romaniuk, Sadiq Javer, Liang Ma, and Genevieve Ongaro
A comprehensive database that covers nearly 450 acquisitions, equity investments, and joint ventures in Canada by Chinese-controlled entities over the last twenty years
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