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Meng Wanzhou case
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.
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The US-China Trade War Could Spell Election Defeat for Canada’s Trudeau
July 23, 2019
The US-China Trade War Could Spell Election Defeat for Canada’s Trudeau
The Canadian prime minister might become the most high-profile casualty of U.S.-China frictions.
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The US-China Trade War Could Spell Election Defeat for Canada’s Trudeau
A Bitter Stalemate in Canada-China Relations
June 19, 2019
A Bitter Stalemate in Canada-China Relations
While Meng Wanzhou is sure to receive a fair extradition hearing, the situation for 3 Canadians remains much more opaque.
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A Bitter Stalemate in Canada-China Relations
After US Places Huawei on Blacklist, China Formally Arrests 2 Canadians for Spying
May 17, 2019
After US Places Huawei on Blacklist, China Formally Arrests 2 Canadians for Spying
The triangular row between China, the United States, and Canada over Huawei is getting even more dramatic.
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After US Places Huawei on Blacklist, China Formally Arrests 2 Canadians for Spying
Will US Indictments Against Huawei Hurt US-China Trade Talks?
January 30, 2019
Will US Indictments Against Huawei Hurt US-China Trade Talks?
At least for now, signals show that China is still striving for a trade deal with the United States despite the row over Huawei.
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Will US Indictments Against Huawei Hurt US-China Trade Talks?
China’s Plan to Break off US Allies
January 16, 2019
China’s Plan to Break off US Allies
There’s a reason Beijing is pressuring Canada – not the US – over Meng Wanzhou’s arrest. Australia and New Zealand could be next.
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China’s Plan to Break off US Allies
US Extradition of Huawei CFO:  Fallout and Fault Lines 
January 08, 2019
US Extradition of Huawei CFO:  Fallout and Fault Lines 
Insights from Roland Hinterkoerner.
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US Extradition of Huawei CFO:  Fallout and Fault Lines 
Explaining Australia’s Meek Response to China's Arbitrary Detention of 2 Canadians
January 03, 2019
Explaining Australia’s Meek Response to China's Arbitrary Detention of 2 Canadians
Australia has been slow to respond to these events, instead choosing to remain mostly aloof. Why?
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Explaining Australia’s Meek Response to China's Arbitrary Detention of 2 Canadians
Why Canada Will Bear the Brunt of the American War on Huawei
December 28, 2018
Why Canada Will Bear the Brunt of the American War on Huawei
The Canadian arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou came at the request of the U.S., but Canada is likely to be the biggest loser.
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Why Canada Will Bear the Brunt of the American War on Huawei
Why Asia Should Be Worried By America’s Bullying of China
December 21, 2018
Why Asia Should Be Worried By America’s Bullying of China
India, Indonesia, or another rising Asian power could be next.
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Why Asia Should Be Worried By America’s Bullying of China
China Detains a Third Canadian Citizen for ‘Illegal Employment’
December 21, 2018
China Detains a Third Canadian Citizen for ‘Illegal Employment’
Canada's prime minister says the third case is different from the previous two, believed to be retaliation for the Meng case.
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China Detains a Third Canadian Citizen for ‘Illegal Employment’
Explaining China’s Huawei Backlash
December 14, 2018
Explaining China’s Huawei Backlash
To understand the furor over Meng Wanzhou’s arrest, you have to understand what Huawei means in China, and why.
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Explaining China’s Huawei Backlash
China Detains 2 Canadians for Allegedly Endangering National Security
December 14, 2018
China Detains 2 Canadians for Allegedly Endangering National Security
In addition to a former Canadian diplomat, the second detained Canadian is an entrepreneur who has been doing business related to North Korea.
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China Detains 2 Canadians for Allegedly Endangering National Security
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Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
September 10, 2019
Touqir Hussain on Pakistan Foreign Policy Under Imran Khan
The Diplomat talks with Touqir Hussain on Imran Khan and his handling of Pakistan's foreign policy thus far.
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