As Gov. Gen. David Johnston prepares to end his service as the Queen’s representative in Canada, he took a moment to defend his goodwill mission to China earlier this month. During a candid one-on-one interview…
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China clamping down on use of VPNs to evade Great Firewall
… from state-owned China Telecom Ltd. says VPN users are barred from linking to other sites outside China, a change that might block access to news, social media or business services that are obscured by…
US-China trade rifts resurface as the 2 sides begin meeting
Cake and conversation, it seems, can go only so far to mend longstanding economic rifts between the United States and China. Three months after President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, shared chocolate…
US-China trade rifts resurface even after friendly summit
Cake and conversation, it seems, can go only so far to mend longstanding economic rifts between the United States and China. Three months after President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, shared chocolate…
Calgary’s smoky skies reached Beijing-levels of air pollution, says expert
With the return of thick smoke from wildfires expected Wednesday, an air quality expert is comparing conditions in Calgary this week to pollution in Beijing. Dr. Ke Du, an assistant professor at the University of…
China users report WhatsApp disruption amid censorship fears
BEIJING — Users of WhatsApp in China and security researchers have reported widespread service disruptions amid fears that the popular messaging service may be at least partially blocked by authorities in the world’s most populous…
China has a donkey shortage — and why that matters
“There aren’t any donkeys left,” Ma said sadly. “We’ve killed them all.” China is in the grip of a massive donkey shortage caused by soaring demand for e’jiao — a traditional medicine made by boiling…
Image of Asia: Shoppers walk in Beijing mall
In this photo by Associated Press photographer Andy Wong, people are reflected in glass as they walk beneath giant fashion billboards at Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping center in Beijing. China’s economic growth held steady in…
China’s economic growth holds steady despite slowdown fears
China’s economic growth held steady in the latest quarter, boosted by unexpectedly strong trade and consumer spending, despite fears tighter lending controls aimed at cooling a surge in debt are weighing on commercial activity. Output…
China’s second quarter growth beats expectations at 6.9%
China’s economy grew by 6.9% between April and June according to official figures, slightly higher than many economists had forecast. The growth rate, which compares expansion with the same three months in the previous year,…
China’s economic growth remains stable at 6.9% in the second quarter
China’s economy is holding steady … Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic headlines to important events on the calendar. Daily newsletter, Sunday through…
China’s Xi says to accelerate market opening, expand imports: media
BEIJING (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping said on Monday China will accelerate market opening and clear administrative hurdles to boost foreign investment, while stepping up financial regulation to fend off risks. China should quicken the…
Canada misses podium as China dominates at diving worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary — China won both diving finals at the world swimming championships on Sunday with Peng Jianfeng clinching the men’s 1-meter springboard before Ren Qian and Si Yajie took gold in the women’s 10-meter…
