Beijing Winter Games bring skiing fever in China. With a “truly exceptional Winter Games” at hand in just a few short years, China aims to play a game-changing role for Olympic reform as preparations ……
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Andrew Scheer rules out free trade deal with China
Canada has been eyeing a potential free trade agreement with China for some time, although talks slowed in … Canada’s 5G network The telecom giant hasn’t only been in the news because of the arrest…
Canada demands ‘immediate release’ of Canadians ‘arbitrarily’ detained in China
WATCH: China denies ‘slanderous’ spying charges … an EU foreign affairs spokesperson said in a statement. Global News has reached out to several other nations for comment on the matter … ( read original story…
Beijing prepares for green Winter Olympics
The Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced the formation of a sustainability advisory committee last month to facilitate the development of sustainable … ( read original story …)
As row with Beijing deepens, Travel Alberta halts marketing of China travel
Travel Alberta is suspending marketing efforts in China along with trips by its staffers to the Asian country amid a deepening diplomatic row between Ottawa and Beijing. With news China had … ( read original…
Huawei espionage for Beijing would make no sense given massive risk, exec says
OTTAWA — A senior Huawei Canada official says the consequences would be catastrophic if the company were caught spying on behalf of Beijing. Scott Bradley, vice-president of corporate affairs, says p… ( read original story…
‘Year of Canada-China tourism’ ends with travel agencies hitting pause amid diplomatic rift
On Dec. 14, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly cancelled her trip to China after the news the two Canadians were detained by Chinese officials. Joly was set to attend the closing ceremony for the … (…
Alberta teacher Sarah McIver detained in China because she was working illegally, spokeswoman says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also said the cases don’t appear to be linked, noting that tens of thousands of Canadians live, travel and work in China. He added at a year-end news ……
Third Canadian detained in China is being held for working illegally, Beijing says as arrests strike note of fear
Sarah McIver is being held in China for working illegally, Beijing said Thursday as the detention of yet another Canadian struck a note of fear around the world. Ms. McIver, an Albertan teaching Engli… (…
How Beijing won’t back down over the South China Sea
The Chinese warship Lanzhou approached from behind, swiftly turning to starboard as it tried to cut across the USS Decatur’s bow. Under international naval law, the US destroyer had right of way. But … (…
China allegedly censors comments on Canadian embassy’s post about human rights
The Canadian embassy in China says comments were unfairly disabled on its post about Chinese human rights advocate, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Liu Xiaobo. The statement, which was posted to … ( read original…
Third Canadian detained in China amid rising tensions
News of the detainment comes more than a week … a businessman who worked on the border of China and North Korea, have met with Canadian ambassador to China John McCallum. The Chinese government ……
China hiring Canadian curling coaches in serious bid to win medals at 2022 Winter Games in Beijing
China is serious about winning Olympic curling medals on home ice in 2022, and the country has enlisted a bunch of Canadians to help. China has recruited Canadian expertise before, but the size of cur……
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