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Thanks to a substantial endowment from Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart and the Government of Alberta, The China Institute at the University of Alberta is Canada's largest independent hub dedicated to deepening understanding of China and charting informed, productive pathways for Canada–China relations amid rapid global change.
Caught in the Middle: A Glimpse from Jordan into U.S.-China Competition in the Middle East
Our latest Middle Power Conversation explores how states caught between Washington and Beijing manage relations with both without sacrificing their strategic interests.
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Director Rheault on Cold War lessons and limits for global AI governance amid US–China competition
This commentary examines the possibilities and limitations of applying Cold war arms-control frameworks to frontier AI governance.
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Beyond De-Risking: China and Canada’s Trade Resilience
New report examines which forms of economic integration best strengthen Canada's trade resilience.
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