China Accelerates Development of New Quality Productive Forces and Makes Solid Progress in Pursuing High-Quality Development

 By H. E. CONG Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada During my recent engagement with people from various sectors in Canada, I noticed great interest in China's “Two Sessions”, the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), particularly

Misunderstanding China may be the Biggest Threat to Western Democracy

 Western bias in reporting on China has the potential to create inaccurate perceptions, influencing policy decisions based on flawed intelligence. While it is natural for nations to prioritize their interests and safeguard their values, casting China as an outright enemy rather than an adversary may be a misguided perspective that

Chinese Foreign Minister and Canada’s Global Affairs Minister Seek to Mend Ties Amidst Strained Relations

 In a hopeful development, Canadian Global Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, spoke yesterday in a call that appears to be part of a recalibrated effort to reset the strained bilateral relations between the two countries. The relationship between China and Canada has faced numerous challenges

Biden-Xi Rapprochement an Opportunity for Canada to Recalibrate Relations With China

 U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent meetings with Chinese President Xi in Woodside, California, were the clearest signal yet that the United States is actively working to mend ties with China. Canada should follow suit. Biden and Xi had candid and constructive discussions on a range of bilateral and global issues,

The Canada-China reboot post Meng Wanzhou/Two Michaels

 Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech this past week to mark the 50th Anniversary of China joining the United Nations. It was an important event against the backdrop of the current ideological conflict between the United States and its allies, and China. Xi cited China’s achievements over the past

China Explained

 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

Working together to build a community with a shared future for mankind, heading towards a better post-COVID-19 era

 ABOVE: Solar photovoltaic power in Shanghai, China. (PHOTO:iSTock)  by Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has been raging for more than one year, reshaping the world in profound ways. In communication with Canadian friends, we often talk about what kind of world we will usher in in the

Sports exchanges build a bridge of friendship between China and Canada

 ABOVE: Ottawa Dragon Boaters use ice picks instead of paddles during Winterlude. (PHOTO: OLM STAFF) by Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada “On the clear Dows Lake in Ottawa, a fleet of lightsome dragon boats rushed out of the starting line in the hot summer sun, galloping in the strong and rhythmic drumbeats with exciting

Now it is Canada’s turn to answer some questions concerning China-Canada relations

 By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada 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

NDP sponsor petition calling for immediate release of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou

 Niki Ashton, a former NDP leadership candidate and the NDP Member of Parliament for the riding of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba has sponsored an official petition in The House of Commons calling for the Government of Canada to release Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou immediately. Ashton was first elected in 2008

Chinese Ambassador Cong’s message of friendship refers to 50 years of diplomatic ties with Canada

 Chinese Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu has released a video to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. In the video message Ambassador Cong says that each August 1st, 2020 the Chinese people celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation

Canadian Government Should Intervene – Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou Should be Released Immediately

 Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese technology giant Huawei, was arrested by Canadian officials in Vancouver two weeks ago because she is wanted in the U.S. on allegations of fraud. Wanzhou should be released forthwith. The Americans are accusing her of using an unofficial subsidiary called Skycom to

Educational Exchanges as a Catalyst for Stronger China-Canada Relations

 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.  The 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Canada in 1970 have witnessed steady progress and growth of the bilateral relations and cooperation in all areas. China-Canada educational exchanges and cooperation, like those in other fields, have also grown in depth and width,