“And unfortunately, in the most recent incidents on two occasions, the actions of People’s Republic of China fighter jets were deemed to be significantly unsafe. As outlined in our Indo-Pacific strategy, we are going to continue to step up our forces in that region,” — Defence Minister Bill Blair regarding the recent confrontations in East […]
We wish to express our deep concerns about the seemingly increasing campus presence of CSIS and its impact on students, faculty, and the University of Waterloo’s reputation. Specifically, we want to emphasize the unwelcoming and intimidating atmosphere that their presence is creating on campus. — Open Letter to president of University of Waterloo, 77 faculty, April
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In 2023, Richmond and Qingdao marked a significant milestone as they celebrated the 15th anniversary of their friendship city status. Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic, the economic and cultural ties between these two cities endured. The year 2023 witnessed a revival of their interactions, leading to the initiation of a monthly cultural exchange
Having embraced and even amplified the Trump-inspired ‘evil China’ narrative, Canada is now left holding the bag. Even worse, our ‘China Panic’ is having negative impacts on universities and military policy in Asia and the Pacific. by John Price China’s President Xi Jinping, left, and U.S. President Joe Biden, right, pictured Nov. 15, 2023, at
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Other western countries face difficulties in their relations with China, Russia, or other powers, but none finds themselves in the same situation as Canada. — Jocelyn Coulon, former advisor to the minister of foreign affairs (2016-2017) in Le Devoir Click for PDF by John Price with the National Security Reference Group and Canadian Association of
Click for PDF https://youtu.be/DL4PEfHXEC0 Geopolitical tensions and strategic competition between the United States and China have increasingly influenced the investment landscape in recent years, implicating established regulatory frameworks such as that of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), as well as driving non-traditional government actors to take action. Recently, plans to
A false claim that a Laotian and Thai restaurant in Fresno served dog meat led to months of harassment and the difficult decision to close the location. by Terry Tang https://youtu.be/akK2B74D-Sc David Rasavong stands by a mural depicting his family’s journey from Laos to San Francisco and then to Fresno in his restaurant, Love &
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Click on the photo to listen to the audio ↓ Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, the economic and cultural cooperation between Richmond and Qingdao persisted. The year 2023 witnessed a resurgence in their interactions, prompting the initiation of a monthly cultural exchange event from August onward. These events aimed to showcase the unique charm
To enter the confines of a tailor’s shop, where a long cutting table sits at the centre and floor-to-ceiling shelves bear bolts of fine wool, is to cross into the realm of fable. By JJ Lee What could be more archetypal and rarefied than the tailor? The butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker