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Discussion with the experts about issues surrounding China and related issues
Tracking Albertans' views on China
A bottom-up perspective on investment flows from China to Canada
April 23, 2018
Canada-China CTV: Trudeau welcomes North Korea's nuclear testing freeze Globe and Mail: Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson apologizes to Chinese community for historic discrimination Reuters: RPT-Mining firms from China to Canada watch as Greenland holds election
Military National Post: Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea Global Times: China’s new carrier set for sea trials: experts
Geopolitics CNN: India's Narendra Modi to meet China's Xi Jinping as ties thaw Reuters: Russia, China to obstruct U.S. attempt to sabotage Iran nuclear deal: TASS
Disasters BBC: China dragon boat accident leaves 17 dead Time: A Traffic Accident in North Korea Has Killed 36 People, Mostly Chinese Tourists
Economy, Trade, and Finance Reuters: Chinese central bank governor says economy strong, financial leverage under control Reuters: U.S. Treasury chief may visit China as trade tensions simmer
Cross-strait Relations South China Morning Post: For US and China, the real friction over Taiwan is yet to come South China Morning Post: Tensions mount as Beijing sends navy on Pacific drills south of Taiwan South China Morning Post: Brawl in Taiwan parliament as MPs turn militant in debate over military pension cuts
Environment and Energy Bloomberg: China Targets 100% Clean Power for Area Near Beijing Bloomberg: China's War on Pollution Fuels State Takeover of Heavy Industry
Global Governance Xinhua: China actively promotes reform of global cyberspace governance system: expert South China Morning Post: Why China should care about its image in the West
Science and Technology South China Morning Post: China’s call for ‘core technology’ breakthrough belies its weakness in semiconductors
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.
The China Institute launches its official podcast, "China Matters". Host Jia Wang interviews former Ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques on Canada-China relations and doing business in China.
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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Fairbanks Center infographic packs much information about China's power structure onto one page. twitter.com/FairbankCenter…4/6/2018 7:15:39 AM
Op-ed by GOP Chair of US House Committee on Homeland Security signals a hardened stance by at least part of US poli… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…4/6/2018 7:13:25 AM
Check out the first episode of our new podcast! Host @jiawang203 interviews former Canadian Ambassador Guy Saint-Ja… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…4/3/2018 9:19:32 AM
Commentary article by Director @GordonHoulden twitter.com/GordonHoulden/…3/2/2018 11:10:09 AM
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