China

The Geopolitics of America’s New Africa Strategy 0
- Analysis
- December 19, 2018
The Trump administration has not had much to say about Africa, and what little it has said has been mostly nonsense or offensive, or both. First there was the President’s infamous “sx!#hole” comment, then his faint praise for the non-existent …
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Competitive Financing: An Alternative Solution for Doing Business in China 0
- Analysis
- December 12, 2018
By John Gruetzner

Canada is currently exploring the parameters permitted under USMCA Article 32.10 for realistic mechanisms to improve its commercial position in the Chinese market.

In the Joint Outcomes of the First Canada–China Economic and Strategic Dialogue, the Government …
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Learning from Taiwan’s Push to Diversify Trade Away From China 0
- Analysis
- November 28, 2018
Rather than cozying up to non-market economies, Canada should support Taiwan’s inclusion in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Trade diversification seems increasingly important to Canada, especially after US President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed negotiations on the new US–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). …
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Sectoral Free Trade with China: Harder than it Looks 0
- Analysis
- November 12, 2018
by Philip Calvert

Canada has announced a change of tack in its pursuit of free trade with China. Instead of pursuing a broad free trade agreement, Canada will seek reductions in Chinese tariffs through bilateral sectoral agreements. The agriculture sector …
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“China Clause” in USMCA is American Posturing, Not a Veto 0
- Analysis
- October 18, 2018
There is a strong narrative developing around the non-market economy article 32.10 in the proposed United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Various commentaries have gone as far as saying that the clause is in effect a choice between the United States or …
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Harnessing Disruption: Working with China on Global Trade 0
- Analysis
- August 3, 2018
Patrick Leblond and Pascale Massot

Ottawa provided welcome news with its recent announcement of a fall meeting with multiple nations to discuss the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

It confirmed that the Trudeau government is not shifting its …
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The Prospects for Chinese Leadership in an Age of Upheaval 0
- Analysis
- July 24, 2018
Srdjan Vucetic, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa

Bentley B. Allan, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University

Ted Hopf, Provost Chair Professor of Political Science, National University of Singapore…
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Alternative Facts, Chinese Style 0
- Analysis
- May 25, 2018
China’s increased censorship of foreign websites came to light on May 15, when it was reported that Air Canada had changed the drop-down menus of its destinations to show Taiwan’s capital Taipei as part of China. Air Canada’s capitulation to …
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China’s Thought Police Handcuff Canadian Businesses 0
- Analysis
- May 16, 2018
When I received Air Canada’s promotional email about a worldwide seat sale this week, I immediately checked their website to book my August trip to Taipei. To my surprise, the list of destinations had been changed to read “Taipei, China” …
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Before We Sell Aecon to China, Canada’s National Security Must Come First 0
- Analysis
- February 8, 2018
“The Chinese are coming” may sound like a melodramatic note from a bygone Cold War, but it has been updated for a new reality of Chinese global economic expansion. Developing and developed economies alike have felt its impact. Now, one …
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2018: A Strong Canada–Japan Relationship Bodes Best for Peace 0
- Analysis
- January 10, 2018
At the dawn of 2018, anxiety and uncertainty seem to loom over the horizon. The most obvious risks come from North Korea, with its missile tests and threats to use nuclear warheads against the United States. President Trump’s threatening rhetoric …
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Canada Must Step Up to Help Stop Beijing’s Bullying of Taiwan 0
- Analysis
- January 10, 2018
China began 2018 with a breach of longstanding arrangements for aviation safety in the Taiwan Straits. On 4 January, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) unilaterally opened up northbound civil flights on flight path M503 and three connecting east–west …
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