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POLITICS1d ago'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 7University of Hong Kong suspends professor over past sexual misconduct in CanadaA professor at Hong Kong’s oldest medical school has been suspended from clinical work and face-to-face teaching after the university discovered he was temporarily disqualified from practising in Canada following past sexual harassment allegations. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) confirmed on Monday that Peter Tanuseputro, a clinical professor in the department of family medicine and primary care, was asked to work from home after the university became aware of a professional misconduct ruling...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 5Canada and China thaw continues as militaries hold first talks in 8 years amid US pressureChina and Canada’s armed forces held their first round of talks in eight years on Friday in the face of growing tensions with the United States. The Chinese defence ministry said there had been a candid and in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern. “[Both sides] expressed willingness to strengthen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries, and enhanced mutual understanding and trust,” the ministry added. It was the first meeting...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1China, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on CanadaThe latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions. The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens one more front in the president’s disruptive path that could fuel a backlash and further distrust to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UKThe closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop accepting new applications on Monday. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27The US is facing pushback from China , Iran , and CanadaThe United States is reportedly facing resistance and pushback from China, Iran, and Canada. This indicates various international diplomatic challenges for the US.csmonitor.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing , sources saySources indicate that the United States is considering closing five consulates across various countries as part of a diplomatic downsizing effort.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Canada turns to Europe for its security - ChinaTechNews . comCanada is reportedly shifting its security focus towards Europe. This indicates a potential realignment in Canada's international defense and foreign policy strategy.chinatechnews.com · China
POLITICSJul 31China silent on allegations of NATO spying as Beijing extends Canada anti - dumping probeChina remained silent on accusations of NATO spying while also extending an anti-dumping investigation against Canada. This reflects ongoing complex international relations and trade dynamics.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
POLITICSJul 14‘Beijing is laughing’ at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talksA US trade expert says the US, Mexico, and Canada need to hold trilateral talks to get a cross-border trade deal signed.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 1US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China tiesThe United States confirmed on Wednesday it would not renew its North American trade pact, its trade chief blaming Canada’s pursuit of Chinese investment. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the three governments met virtually and that Washington would not endorse the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form. As a result, the USMCA is not renewed,” Greer said in a statement. The refusal did...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30China-Canada trade thaw falters as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starchBeijing has issued a preliminary verdict finding that pea-starch products imported from Canada were dumped in China, following Ottawa’s anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made steel racks. “Relevant authorities have made a preliminary determination that imported pea-starch products originating in Canada have been dumped,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday. “The dumping acts have caused material damage to the domestic pea-starch industry.” Starting on Wednesday,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29China Understands Leverage , and Canada Needs to Understand the RisksAn analysis suggests that China comprehends strategic leverage, and Canada must understand the associated risks in their international relationship.theepochtimes.com · United States