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Canadian beef and pork exporters have become increasingly reliant on China. That’s why the latest salvo in the Canada-China diplomatic dispute is so ominous for the agri-food sector.
Presidents Xi and Trump agreed to restart trade talks at the G-20, but even if a major deal is reached, US companies would still have a very hard time doing business in China.
The world watches to see if this weekend’s summit is a constructive occasion in an evolving, and messy, trade war, or a wasted opportunity.
Relentless coverage of China’s political system, allegations of interference in Australia’s politics, and its poor relations with neighbours have led to Australian attitudes towards China.
Hong Kong’s protesters are galvanised by their cause, but whether they can sustain their momentum and bring about real change remains to be seen.
There is growing concern that China is trying to use universities to silence its critics in the West.
Why protests have returned to the streets of Hong Kong.
Scott Morrison has been PM for nearly a year, but his foreign policy priorities remain unclear. With his mandate secured, he now has both the opportunity and obligation to show his true colours.
US-China relations are fast deteriorating, leading to fears that a ‘cold war’ may be brewing. A China expert explains what’s motivating its behavior.
The first great power rivalry of the 21st century has begun – and it’s unlike any rivalry the world has ever seen.
An economist explains why the US and Chinese governments are most likely to dig in their heels rather than find a compromise to end the costly trade conflict.
The US has raised its tariffs on Chinese imports, bring the two nations to the brink of a trade war.
The EU has declared China a ‘systemic rival’ – but this is shortsighted.
Australia’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act is at least a step in the right direction.
American and Chinese trade negotiators are pushing hard to get a deal, but a major sticking point remains: ensuring China honors any promises it makes.
China has reneged on past promises it has made to the US. With the deadline for a deal fast approaching, the solution may lie in learning from a global organization the president hates: the WTO.
The Uyghurs are a Muslim minority group living China’s Xinjiang region. It is now estimated over one million Uyghurs have been arrested and imprisoned in China’s vast network of “re-education” camps.
In the absence of trust, greater cultural understanding is a powerful diplomatic tool and one that Canada needs to wield expertly when dealing with China.
Meeting with heads of state has become routine for presidents, but Trump’s way with words and gestures rattles many in the diplomatic community. The biggest concern is his sweet talk to dictators.
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