An overview of China in the media
June 2, 2020
Politics
NYT: As Protests Engulf the United States, China Revels in the Unrest
The Globe and Mail: Ottawa urged to open its doors to people fleeing Hong Kong
Global News: China could keep dual citizenship Canadians from leaving Hong Kong amid protests: lawyer
The Guardian: US may take in Hongkongers ahead of China security laws, Pompeo suggests
NYT: Hong Kong Bans Tiananmen Vigil for 1st Time, in New Challenge to Protests
Economy/Business/Investment
CNBC: China’s largest chipmaker to raise $2.8 billion in listing to boost capabilities amid trade war
SCMP: Foreign firms may ‘vote with their feet’ if Hong Kong’s autonomy is threatened: European business leader
BBC News: Coronavirus: Marriott reopens all hotels in China as travel rebounds
Technology/Science
TechCrunch: A service that detects ‘China apps’ goes viral in India
SCMP: China is launching a mission to Mars this summer. So is the US
Trade
Financial Post: 'Lemon' or not, Trump stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal for now
Society
NYT: ‘We Need Help’: Coronavirus Fuels Racism Against Black Americans in China
Xinhua: Analysis: Why China's Zhou may be in line for F1 in 2021
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.
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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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