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A bottom-up perspective on investment flows from China to Canada
January 16, 2019
Politics
The Globe and Mail: Canada protests China’s interrogation of Kovrig over past diplomatic work
CBC News: China shrugs off international criticism over death sentence for Canadian
The Globe and Mail: China’s leadership remains keenly attuned to the power of death
Trade
CNBC: US Trade Rep Lighthizer saw no progress on ‘structural issues’ in China trade talks, Sen Grassley says
SCMP: Trade war sees China’s provinces slash growth forecasts for 2019
Business/Investment
SCMP: Overseas investments riskier for Chinese firms as US tensions and Islamic State threats rise
SCMP: Cash-strapped Pakistan Asks China To Shelve US$2 Billion Coal Plant
CNBC: China just injected a record amount of money to stimulate its economy
Reuters: China must prepare for economic difficulties in 2019: premier
WSJ: China Speeds Long-Sought Foreign-Investment Law
Bloomberg: U.S. Urges Israel to Vet Foreign Investment Amid China Concerns
Military
TIME: A New Pentagon Report Raises Concerns About China's Growing Military Might
SCMP: US and British navies carry out first joint drill in disputed South China Sea
Society
SCMP: Racism row: British university apologises to Chinese students for exam cheating warning
The New York Times: Short Pants and Long Sleeves: China’s Soccer Team Plays Under Tattoo Ban
BBC News: Why a 1,200-year-old calligraphy piece angered China
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.
Op-ed by China Institute Senior Fellow Phil Calverrt on complex consular tensions between Canada & China. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…1/10/2019 7:20:56 AM
Hard-hitting op-ed by PRC Ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye reveals how apart are Chinese & Canadian governments in eff… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1/9/2019 3:31:31 PM
Nanos poll shows sharply negative evaluation of PRC government by Canadians, almost certainly influenced by detenti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1/9/2019 3:19:45 PM
RT @Sino_NK: CFP: International Conference on the 'Xi Jinping Effect' at @UAlbertaChina - Conf. dates: Jun. 26-28, 2019 - Deadli… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1/15/2019 9:17:16 AM
RT @Canada_China: “#SOEs play a far more important role in the Chinese economy than is the case for Western market-based economies.”… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…1/9/2019 3:12:03 PM
RT @PhilCalvert2: theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…1/9/2019 8:16:05 AM