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August 23 - October 5, 2018
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
August 14, 2018
Politics
SCMP: Warm, high-profile welcome for Taiwanese president in the United States
Reuters: Trump signs defense policy bill with watered-down China measures
SCMP: UN’s claim China holds 1 million Uygurs in Xinjiang camps has ulterior motives, repeats Beijing
Reuters: China condemns HK press club over ‘separatist’ speech by activist
Ecns.cn: US ambassador to China sees great opportunity in bilateral cooperation
Investment
Reuters: China revs up spending plan as economy cools, investment growth at record low
Ecns.cn: MOC: China to assess new US foreign investment measures
Xinhua: China accelerates special-purpose bond issuance to stabilize investment
Trade
Reuters: US import prices flat; dollar curbing imported inflation
CBC: Morneau to announce next step to protect steel sector
Military
The Japan Times: Trump says planned Space Force will dominate foes as NASA chief OKs idea of new service branch
SCMP: Hong Kong military garrison mounts its ‘biggest’ anti-terror drill
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.
CIUA offers:
Please click here to learn more about our grants.
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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