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China-Canada relations

March 25, 2021
China’s EU Sanctions Are the Latest Proof: Beijing Doesn’t Understand Democracies
By Andreea Brînză
Once again, Beijing has misunderstood the functioning of democratic institutions. It’s part of a long-standing pattern of missteps.

March 23, 2021
2nd Canadian Goes on Trial in China on Spying Charges
By Sam McNeil
Diplomats were barred from attending the trial of Michael Kovrig, just like at fellow Canadian Michael Spavor’s trial last week.

March 19, 2021
Jailed Canadians to Face Trial in China
By Associated Press
After two years in detention, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor will face trial for espionage, amid accusations that Beijing is using them for “hostage diplomacy.”

February 26, 2021
Australia Joins Declaration Condemning Arbitrary Detention
By Joshua Mcdonald
In recent weeks, Australian citizens have been detained in China and Myanmar.

June 02, 2020
The Meng Wanzhou Case Speaks to China’s Diplomatic Paranoia
By Jo Kim
China’s unwarranted assertiveness and distrust of democratic systems damages its foreign relations.

May 28, 2020
Canada Judge Rules Huawei CFO’s Extradition Case Will Proceed
By Associated Press
Meng Wanzhou's extradition cleared a legal hurdle, despite pressure from Beijing.

May 14, 2020
Calgary Zoo Returning Pandas to China Due to Bamboo Acquisition Barriers
By Associated Press
Fresh bamboo is difficult to get in Calgary amid the pandemic, so the loaned pandas will be returned to China.

May 04, 2020
Canada and the US-China Geopolitical Tug of War
By Aadil Brar
The latest news in the Meng Wanzhou case barely registered amid COVID-19.

December 16, 2019
China’s ’Hostage Diplomacy’ Cannot Be Allowed to Stand
By Ankit Panda
Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor, and Yang Hengjun must be freed.

August 07, 2019
How Should Canada Approach Its China Problem?
By Richard Shimooka
The Meng Wanzhou affair is a wake-up call: Canada needs to get serious about the China challenge.

July 23, 2019
The US-China Trade War Could Spell Election Defeat for Canada’s Trudeau
By Kurt Fifelski
The Canadian prime minister might become the most high-profile casualty of U.S.-China frictions.

June 19, 2019
A Bitter Stalemate in Canada-China Relations
By Grant Wyeth
While Meng Wanzhou is sure to receive a fair extradition hearing, the situation for 3 Canadians remains much more opaque.