Reviving Canada-China Relations: Why Minister Joly’s Visit Matters

 Canada and China share a long history of bilateral relations, marked by cooperation and occasional tension. From early trade connections to diplomatic engagements, the two nations’ relationship is multifaceted, layered, and complex. Joly’s visit to China signals a critical step in mending the strained ties between Canada and China. Her

Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu says China did not Interfere and Encourages Canadians to Visit China

 Political strain has limited impact on the resilient business and people-to-people relations. The diplomatic dance between Canada and China has been a study in contrasts, characterized by alternating moments of cooperation and conflict. The Meng Wanzhou detention by Canada in 2018 and the subsequent detainment of Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig

Why the Canada-China relationship doesn’t have to get lost in translation

 Op-ed by Chis Pereira Smog, wildfires, and intermittent oppressive heat are upon us, leaving us praying for rain and better days ahead without much relief in the forecast. And with the next federal election just around the corner, we are likewise unlikely to experience much relief from the oppressive and increasingly unprincipled

Chinese Ambassador Cong on the question of humanitarian release of the ‘Two Michaels’, Taiwan, Hong-Kong, and Cooperation

 In an exclusive interview with Ottawa Life Magazine last week, Ambassador Cong Peiwu was asked if he could update Canadians on the treatment and condition of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. China arrested Kovrig, a former diplomat, and fellow Canadian Michael Spavor (the two Michaels) in December 2018, soon after Canadian

Canada’s approach to China is based on misguided superiority complex and bad reporting

 ABOVE: CIC President Ben Roswell practices censorship based on his own personal ‘comfort level.’    A train wreck is an apt descriptive for Canada’s bilateral relationship with China under the Trudeau government. Given the current path of the government, it does not appear that this will change soon. Even worse is

Canada and China’s relationship is vital

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

Canada recognizes importance of Canada-China relations on 50th anniversary

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish