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125 articles matching the search query.
No more hoodies and yoga pants for Meng. She looks like she means business
The Huawei CFO looked very different at her latest court appearance, her power dress and US$995 Manolo Blahniks a far cry from the casual comfort she previously favoured.
Canadian sentenced to death in China protests innocence at lower-profile appeal hearing
Four-hour hearing for Robert Schellenberg ends without a verdict in the midst of a diplomatic crisis between Beijing and Ottawa
Who Owns Huawei? The Company Tried to Explain. It Got Complicated. (Published 2019)
The Chinese tech giant wants to put to rest concerns that it is susceptible to influence by the country’s government. That has been no easy task.
China’s Canadian lobbyists blurred lines of PR, journalism and activism
Lobbyists from Solstice Public Affairs, which was hired by China’s Toronto consulate last year, have been regular contributors to media discourse about China and the Chinese community in Canada.
Opinion: How Ottawa can get Beijing to release our detainees
It’s been months since Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in China, and how we handled the Soviet Union offers a model for how our strategy should shift
Case of detained Canadians sends chill through diplomats in China
As pair face 100th day in detention, diplomatic staff warn of the implications of the case amid concerns China is undermining principle of diplomatic immunity.
Huawei exec’s lawsuit likely aims to affect extradition proceedings, legal experts say
The true value of a civil suit for Meng Wanzhou is its potential impact on her bid for freedom, say lawyers.
Royal Bank of Canada warns staff against travelling to China
Toronto-based lender issues warning amid ongoing tensions sparked by arrest of Chinese tech giant’s chief financial officer Sabrina Meng Wanzhou.
How an HSBC investigation led to charges against Huawei CFO
Documents reveal that HSBC cooperated with US prosecutors after the Justice Department formally demanded help with probe into Huawei’s Iran dealings.
Opinion: Why some Chinese immigrants living in Canada live in silent fear
We must monitor and actively respond to Chinese government-backed harassment and intimidation
‘Like pulling teeth’: China, US far apart on structural changes by Beijing
China has proposed parallel talks aimed at resolving Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition case, sources say.
Remember that ‘Chinese boycott’ of Canada Goose jackets? It didn’t happen
Despite a December call for Chinese buyers to spurn Canada Goose after the arrest of Huawei’s CFO in Vancouver, sales climbed 50 per cent in Q4 2018.
Why experts say Canada should follow Australia’s lead on China in wake of Huawei crisis
Experts say Australia’s “clear-eyed” and “self-confident” stance proves Beijing can work with firm boundaries, but Canada may not need to usher in ant...
UC Berkeley bans new research projects with Huawei after US indictments
The directive halting new funding or gifts by Huawei took effect on January 30, two days after the US filed criminal charges against the telecoms equipment maker.
Is Europe prepared for the unfolding tech war?
In a world where control of technological infrastructure is a source of power, Europe lags behind both the US and China. European Union states must take steps to secure their commercial and security interests before it is too late.
Denmark expels Huawei staff as Norway warns of espionage risk
Copenhagen police said the expulsions were not related to spying and came about as a result of a ‘routine check’ at Huawei’s offices. But neighbouring Norway’s intelligence service said it was attentive to ‘the close connections’ between Huawei and the Chinese government.
Canada's relations with China were already bad. Then Trudeau fired his ambassador | CNN
Canada's diplomatic rift with China looks set to deepen following the dismissal of the country's top diplomat in Beijing.
Justin Trudeau fires ambassador to China after remarks on Huawei case
John McCallum had said Meng Wanzhou could make a strong argument against being sent to the US
Could Americans be spared as ‘Chinese hostage diplomacy’ snares US allies?
Analysts question whether Chinese government is willing to risk America’s anger by detaining its citizens, but may be using Canada as a proxy.
