China: has the moment arrived?
It has been obvious for years that the glory days of high-speed economic growth were over in China. While the future hasn’t exactly been canceled, it’s just a lot less attractive than it seemed 10 or 20 years ago.
Spavor’s lawsuit raises questions that should have already been examined
One would think that mere curiosity would have led journalists to delve deeper into the two Canadians who were caught up in the middle of what was dubbed ‘hostage diplomacy’ between the Canadian government and the People’s Republic of China.
Joly’s ‘pragmatic diplomacy’ an understanding of the realities of the world, say some observers
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly pitched a need to increasingly engage with countries that don’t share Canada’s values.
If Canada’s already at war, our military is far from battle ready
Given the sorry state of our military, let’s hope the chief of defence staff is wrong when he says we are already at war with China and Russia.
Latest East China Sea encounter lacking advertised drama
Despite the hype from the CBC, not every brush with the Chinese navy in open waters warrants a headline.
BRICS trundles on without a common purpose
This soon-to-be expanded meeting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa keeps a lot of otherwise idle diplomatic hands busy and out of trouble.
The United Nations should allow Taiwan to participate
UN officials speak often of joint solutions, solidarity, and inclusion in tackling the pressing issues of our time, and Taiwan is more than willing and able to take part in these efforts.
Liberals’ progressive trade agenda faces uphill battle in Southeast Asian negotiations
Before Canada finalizes a trade pact with ASEAN, Myanmar’s place in that deal will have to be confronted, say former diplomats.
Canada-China Committee planning Capitol Hill summit with U.S. counterparts
A trip to Washington, D.C., by the Special Committee on the Canada-China Relationship is expected to take place around July 10-12.
At 100 years old, Kissinger pushes back against demonizing China
When The Economist recently asked Henry Kissinger his thoughts on China’s global role today, he said he wants a permanent dialogue between the U.S. and Chinese presidents.
