Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said he believes the province’s improved relationship with China is proof that his party is Quebecers’ best bet at the ballot box. Wrapping up a trade and cultural mission to China,…
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What does China’s new Arctic policy mean for Canada?
On Friday, China released a white paper describing its Arctic policy in a rare public move. The policy outlines plans to develop shipping routes, expand its research programs, pursue environmental protection and develop resources across…
In Beijing, a Forbidden City of secret eats
The problem is obvious: Beijing is full of delicious food, representing thousands of years of culinary history. Beijing is also an immense city of some 21 million people, and most visitors are not up to…
China unveils plans for a ‘Polar Silk Road’ across the Arctic
China on Friday outlined its ambitions to extend President Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative to the Arctic by developing shipping lanes opened up by global warming. Releasing its first official Arctic policy white…
China to develop Arctic shipping routes opened by global warming
Fears that China wants to plunder Arctic resources or damage the environment were “absolutely unnecessary”, Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said, according to Reuters news agency. The paper does acknowledge China’s interests in oil and…
China claims its activities in Arctic will bring opportunities
Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said China is interested in participating in scientific … and companies would “bring opportunities to the Arctic,” Kong said at a news conference called to introduce the government’s first comprehensive…
Factories make unexpected legacy for Ivanka Trump in China
China Labor Watch posted it on its website … She listened, still and silent, to news of interrogations and surveillance, his son’s sudden nightmares, the jail and the bucket of urine. Her eyes welled. Elegant…
China envoy says ‘complex’ reasons why has not been to North Korea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s special envoy for North Korea said on Friday there were “complex” reasons why he has yet to visit the country, but that China’s efforts to help bring about the denuclearization of…
Exclusive: Beijing plans to boost scrutiny of Chinese offshore private equity funds – sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China plans to tighten oversight of private equity funds set up outside the country by domestic companies, including the disclosure of investors’ identities, to mitigate financial risk and keep tabs on…
New York Film Academy in Beijing, China
The New York Film Academy Beijing’s workshops respond to a growing number of international students who want to experience living and learning in China, where the media industry is growing exponentially. NYFA Beijing now offers…
Vatican move to make way for Beijing-backed bishops raises flags for Taipei
The Vatican has asked two underground bishops to make way for Beijing-approved ones, a move that has again raised questions over whether the Holy See could be seeking to normalise ties with Beijing and end…
Beijing to demolish 40 million sqm of illegal structures
Beijing plans to demolish more than 40 million square meters of illegal structures this year, 40 percent of which will be converted into public green space. The capital will ensure “zero increase of the illegal…
Beijing 2022 venues to be delivered on schedule, official claims
It has been announced that preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, including the building of venues, will accelerate in 2018. One of the 26 competition and non-competition venues will be the National Speed…
