Paul Evans

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada Firmly Dips Its Toe in Indo-Pacific Waters

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada Firmly Dips Its Toe in Indo-Pacific Waters

SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans writes an article on Canada’s long-waited Indo-Pacific Strategy and how it will advance Canada’s relationships with its allies and partners.

Prof. Paul Evans: Families with a Proud Legacy in China

Prof. Paul Evans: Families with a Proud Legacy in China

SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans and his book “Engaging China” are referenced in an article about the legacy of Canadian missionaries and the importance of Canada’s relations with China.

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada Reacts to Alleged Chinese Political Interference

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada Reacts to Alleged Chinese Political Interference

SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans comments on the allegations of China’s involvement in Canadian politics.

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada and China – Looking to The Future

Prof. Paul Evans: Canada and China – Looking to The Future

SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans discusses Canada and China’s economic relations as China soars to become the world’s most powerful economy.

Prof. Paul Evans: Canadian Universities & China: Research Collaborations in Question

Prof. Paul Evans: Canadian Universities & China: Research Collaborations in Question

SPPGA Prof. Paul Evans outlines the major dimensions between Canadian institutions and connections with China at the research level.

Prof. Paul Evans: UBC-Huawei Partnership Not Yet ‘Directly Impacted’ After Canada Bans Company from 5G Network

Prof. Paul Evans: UBC-Huawei Partnership Not Yet ‘Directly Impacted’ After Canada Bans Company from 5G Network

Prof. Paul Evans explains how the Canadian government has not restricted research and development activities in Canada, maintaining the UBC-Huawei partnership as of now.

Prof. Paul Evans: Huawei 5G Ban puts UBC Research Partnerships in the Spotlight

Prof. Paul Evans: Huawei 5G Ban puts UBC Research Partnerships in the Spotlight

Prof. Paul Evans discusses Canada-China relations in the wake of a ban placed by the federal government on companies, Huawei and ZTE, from working on Canada’s 5G wireless networks.

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Sound of Your City featuring Paul Evans

Professor Paul Evans joins the Beyond the Headlines radio show to discuss Canada-China relations after the events of the 2 Michaels.

The ‘Penny Has Dropped’: Liberal Government Throne Speech Signals New Direction on China, Analysts Say

The ‘Penny Has Dropped’: Liberal Government Throne Speech Signals New Direction on China, Analysts Say

Professor Paul Evans analyzes the Liberal government’s usage of the term “Indo-Pacific” in their crown speech, and what it indicates about the future direction of Canada-China relations.

A Deliberate Pacific Power: Triangulating Canada and Its Strategy

A Deliberate Pacific Power: Triangulating Canada and Its Strategy

In this virtual event, Professor Paul Evans was featured as a panellist to discuss the political and economic goalposts that anchor Ottawa’s strategy in East Asia and the Pacific, how it has or has not defined the means for achieving them, and where the demand is, if any, for Canada to step up and articulate its relevance.

Canada-China: Where to Next?

Canada-China: Where to Next?

Professor Paul Evans was featured as a panelist in this virtual Q&A Town Hall event hosted by the Munk School of Public Policy, questioning whats next for Canada-China relations following the return of the two Micheals.

Canada: British Submarines Fiasco Has Left Its Mark (French)

Canada: British Submarines Fiasco Has Left Its Mark (French)

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans is quoted on a story about four submersibles from the U.K. and Ottawa’s choices to strengthen its fleet in the Pacific.

Canada Urged to Join Allies in Tougher China Stance After Kovrig, Spavor Release

Canada Urged to Join Allies in Tougher China Stance After Kovrig, Spavor Release

Following Canada’s long fight with China over the imprisonment of the Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, Professor Paul Evans argues that Canada’s recent usage of the label “Indo-Pacific” rather than “Asia-Pacific” signifies Canada taking a tougher stance towards future relations with China.

Trudeaus Agreed to Father’s Book Being Published by Chinese Communist-Run Company in 2005

Trudeaus Agreed to Father’s Book Being Published by Chinese Communist-Run Company in 2005

Experts are discussing the motives behind a Chinese Communist-run company publishing book co-authored by Pierre Trudeau. Professor Paul Evans argues that it is doubtful the offer to translate and publish the book had anything to do with attempting to influence the Trudeau sons.

[Federal Election] Analysis of Political Parties’ China Policy (BC)

Professor Paul Evans speaks in an interview regarding the Canadian election and the country’s China policy. (Video in Chinese).

Canada, Allies Watchful of How China Will Fill Western Void in Afghanistan

Canada, Allies Watchful of How China Will Fill Western Void in Afghanistan

With the withdrawal of the United States and its allies from Afghanistan, China is stepping into the void to exert influence on the troubled country. Professor Paul Evans states that avoiding spillover of terrorist groups into China is the number one priority.

Canada’s China Relationship Edges Toward Strategic Clarity

With a federal election on the horizon, Professor Paul Evans remarks on, what he dubs, a “febrile moment in Canada–China relations.” Canada’s strategic silence on several controversial issues may be forced to an end, he writes in East Asia Forum.

Disputa China-Canadá: el juego político detrás de la condena a muerte de Robert Schellenberg

Disputa China-Canadá: el juego político detrás de la condena a muerte de Robert Schellenberg

Professor Paul Evans and MPPGA Alumni Darren Touch were quoted on China’s “hostage diplomacy” following Canadian businessman Michael Spavor’s sentencing for alleged espionage. (Article in Spanish).

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Loses Court Bid to Enter New Evidence

After a B.C. Supreme Court ruling last week stopped Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou from submitting new evidence in her own extradition case, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says that more are recognizing that the current government approach is not working.

Anti-China Sentiment Is Becoming Anti-Chinese Prejudice in Canada

Anti-China Sentiment Is Becoming Anti-Chinese Prejudice in Canada

“Criticism crosses a threshold when it sensationalizes Chinese actions and stigmatizes individuals or groups with connections to China.” Read the op-ed Professor Paul Evans co-authored on navigating tensions between Canada and China.

Counterpoint | The State of Canadian/China Relations

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was featured in an episode of Counterpoint to discuss the rising trade tensions between Canada, China, and the U.S., as well as how the breakdown in Canada/China diplomacy occurred.

Diplomacy in a Post-Pandemic World

“The tone is different, but the bigger picture of framing China as an adversary has little difference between the Trump and Biden administration.” SPPGA Prof Paul Evans gave comments about vaccine politics on an episode of CBC On The Coast.

Alberta Calls for National Security Rules for Academics to Prevent Intellectual Property Transfer to China

Alberta Calls for National Security Rules for Academics to Prevent Intellectual Property Transfer to China

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans gave comments on the Albertan government’s decision to suspend its four major universities from pursuing partnerships with people or organizations linked to Beijing or the Chinese Communist Party (paywall).

Alberta Vows to Curb University’s Research Ties to China

Professor Paul Evans says although Canadian security agencies have identified some concerns, research collaboration arrangements with China are widely valued and facilitate advanced research and training.

Paul Evans in Special Committee on Canada-China Relations

Professor Paul Evans appeared in a Special Committee on Canada-China Relations hosted this week by the House of Commons. He spoke on Canadian universities being a foundation of engagement between the two nations. Segment starts at 19:30.

Two Canadians Detained by China Appear in Court (BC) (Cantonese)

Two Canadians Detained by China Appear in Court (BC) (Cantonese)

As Michael Spavor awaits his verdict, SPPGA Prof Paul Evans comments on the possibility of being put into the broader Chinese prison system, which would simplify visitations.

Trial in China for Michael Spavor to Start Friday; Kovrig’s to Begin Monday

Trial in China for Michael Spavor to Start Friday; Kovrig’s to Begin Monday

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was quoted in an article regarding the upcoming trials of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.

‘Game Is on’ as China Launches Plan to Win Tech Cold War

In its 14th five-year plan, China laid out its vision for how the country’s post-pandemic recovery can help assert its economic rise. Professor Paul Evans is quoted in The Logic on the US-China power struggle.

Canada-China Ties Need Reset, Experts Urge

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans describes the relationship between China and Canada as a “painful moment,” and believes that a new and more active way of engaging discussion surrounding China is important for redefining the bilateral relationship.

What is Happening in the South China Sea?

What is Happening in the South China Sea?

On the podcast show, The Shift, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans talks about the on-going dispute in the South China Sea and how that impacts the global economy, and why it should matter to Canada.

Canada’s Parliament Vote to Name China’s Actions in Xinjiang Province a Genocide

Canada’s Parliament Vote to Name China’s Actions in Xinjiang Province a Genocide

What does it mean for Ottawa’s already fragile diplomatic relationship with China? Hear from SPPGA Professor Paul Evans.

Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea Could Have Major Implications to the Global Economy

Professor Paul Evans discusses what this could mean for trade, resources, and international relations.

Human Rights Adviser Presses Trudeau to Call out China’s Actions in Xinjiang as Genocide

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans states that given the country’s history, Canada would be on firmer ground “to attract others to this cause if we labelled Chinese actions as ‘cultural genocide'”.

Canada’s China Problem

Canada’s China Problem

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans comments on the debate of whether China’s treatment of its Uighur minority meets the definition of genocide, as politicians call for a relocation of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention (Cantonese)

Professor Paul Evans comments on the new Canadian-led international declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detention of foreign nationals for political purposes (Cantonese).

‘Let’s Go Learn’: Not for Canada to Tell China It’s Wrong, N.S. Premier Stephen Mcneil Says

“Outgoing Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil had some provocative advice recently.” Professor Paul Evans comments on what he calls Mcneil’s “textbook” China strategy.

Trudeau’s Move

Trudeau’s Move

“The Canadian prime minister was using his father’s playbook when it came to China. But the game has changed.” Professors Paul Evans and Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science) share their insights.

How Biden May Influence Canada’s Relationship with China

How Biden May Influence Canada’s Relationship with China

“As we start to co-operate with the U.S., it is crucial we don’t just do it bilaterally.” SPPGA Professor Paul Evans gave comments on the future of U.S.-Canada-China relations, particularly in human rights and democratic development affairs.

Canada to Face New Pressures to Confront China as Biden Advocates for a More United Approach

Canada to Face New Pressures to Confront China as Biden Advocates for a More United Approach

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans is hopeful that the Biden administration can bring U.S. back into institutions, he says in response to Biden’s pledge on a “united front of friends and partners to challenge China’s abusive behaviour.” (paywall)

Calgary’s Pandas Head Back to China After Bamboo Issues

The Calgary Zoo says goodbye to its two pandas due to a shortage of bamboo. Prof. Paul Evans comments on the departure of the pair that symbolized the friendship between Canada and China as they return to Beijing.

Meng Wanzhou Back in Court as Observers Ponder Influence of Biden Presidency

The Biden administration may take a less confrontational approach with China as a rival and strategic competitor, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says, in relation to the testimony and extradition case of the Huawei Executive, Meng Wenzhou. Read more at CBC.

After hitting pause on aluminum tariffs, Trump looks to collaborate with Canada on 35 ‘critical minerals’

After hitting pause on aluminum tariffs, Trump looks to collaborate with Canada on 35 ‘critical minerals’

“Increasing Canada’s dependence on the U.S. in order to ‘thwart China’ carries its own risks.” Professor Paul Evans comments on the Trump administration taking steps to strengthen the two countries’ collaboration on critical minerals. More at Regina Leader-Post.

Detained Australian Journalist’s Case Shines Fresh Spotlight on China’s ‘Hostage Diplomacy’

The detention of Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei has highlighted the risk to foreign nationals from so-called “hostage diplomacy”. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans asserts that detention is a cruel and counterproductive tactic in the South China Morning Post.

Professor Paul Evans in CIC Vancouver: The New Age of Sino Canadian Relations Webinar

It has become increasingly clear that Canada’s relationship with China is experiencing unprecedented strain. Will a shift in Canada’s approach be enough to mitigate the bilateral conflict, or do our country’s leaders need to adopt a new strategy? Experts from across the country, including SPPGA Professor Paul Evans, virtually discus their priorities for a re-imagined approach to Canada-China relations.

Canada’s China Critic Takes Helm of Opposition Party as Trudeau Seeks New Mandate

Erin O’Toole’s successful campaign as leader of Canada’s Conservative Party could precede an even tougher approach to Beijing. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans weighs in at South China Morning Post.

How Canada Became the Battleground for America’s Tech Cold War with China

Lawyers for Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou urged Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes to release 37 key documents that could show that the RCMP violated Meng’s rights when they arrested her in 2018. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks with The Logic.

Canada Must Resist the Temptation to Sink into a New Cold War with China

In this The Globe and Mail article, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks to Canada’s diplomatic trajectory with Beijing following the escalating U.S.-China tensions, necessitating a mutually benefitting cooperation that defends Canadian interests and core values.

No Clear End to China-Canada Relations Slide which Began with Arrest of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou

Huawei is merely the beginning of what could be a techno-nationalistic competition, observes SPPGA Professor Paul Evans in this South China Morning Post article examining the Canadian dilemma in between the U.S.-China rivalry.

Canada Contemplates the Harsh Realities of One World Two Systems

The escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over the Huawei extradition case has left Canada trapped in a political impasse. In an article for the East Asia Forum, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans examines Ottawa’s diplomatic approach to the CCP government, the two Michaels’ detention, and the challenges ahead.

The Friendship Challenge for Xi Jinping’s China

Chinese and Indian soldiers were killing each other in a bloody border clash. Hong Kong passed a new security law that empowers Beijing to potentially arrest and detain anyone. In the wake of controversy, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans asks, “What does it mean to be a friend of China?” in New Bloom.

Why CSIS Believes Canada is a ‘Permissive Target’ for China’s Interference

Amid concerns from western countries around China’s interferences in their national affairs, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans counsels against forming assumptions solely based on Australia’s data and examples of foreign interference. These interference activities are comparatively rare in Canada, says Professor Evans in this Global News article.

Which Nations Will Weather the Storm on International Recruitment?

Amid the COVID-19 situation, questions around international student recruitment for Canadian universities are raised. In this Times Higher Education article, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks to the lack of collective effort across Canada in addressing the mechanics of bringing overseas students into the country during a global health crisis.

Techno-nationalism in China–US Relations: Implications for Universities

The deepening strategic rivalry between China and the United States has military, diplomatic, ideological, trade, financial and commercial dimensions.

Media Compilations: Professor Paul Evans Speaks on Huawei Extradition Ruling

Find a compilation of SPPGA Professor Paul Evans’ media appearances from various news outlets speaking on the Huawei Extradition Ruling. Media appearances range from May 27 onwards.

Kenney Says China Must Face ‘Great Reckoning’ for Early Handling of COVID-19

While most Canadian leaders have taken a quiet approach towards Beijing’s early handlings of COVID-19, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney openly criticizes the CCP government for their ‘significant role’ in the current global public health and economic devastation. In this The Globe and Mail article, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans comments on Kenney’s ‘surprising and inflammatory remarks’, pointing out that an independent inquiry is necessary, but ‘at the right time and in the spirit of scientific discovery’.

Canada Stays Quiet as China’s Handling Of COVID-19 Comes Under Scrutiny

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans is quoted in a The Star article examining Ottawa’s quiet approach towards Beijing’s early handlings of COVID-19. Despite allegations made by Canada’s allies against China for covering up the spread of the coronavirus, Professor Evans suggests that it is in Canada’s best interest to steer clear of such sentiments given the strained diplomatic relationship between Ottawa and Beijing.

WeChat’s Surveillance of International Users Boosts Censorship in China, Researchers Say

Researchers say images, documents sent between international users are being used to train the app’s censorship algorithm. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans comments for CBC.

Chinese Officials Angry with Jason Kenney for Supporting Pro-democracy Friend Arrested in Hong Kong

Chinese Officials Angry with Jason Kenney for Supporting Pro-democracy Friend Arrested in Hong Kong

A statement from the Chinese consulate in response to Kenney’s tweet called on ‘local politicians’ to ‘immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs’. SPPGA Professor, Paul Evans and SPPGA Faculty Associate (& Political Science Professor), Yves Tiberghien weigh in on several outlets, including the National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Windsor Star, Star Phoenix, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Vancouver Sun, The Province, and MSN.

China Kidnapped Two Canadians. What Will it Take to Free Them?

“If we line up with the Americans fully on the Huawei decision… it is hard seeing that working well for us striking bargains with China on the hostages,” states SPPGA Professor Paul Evans to Maclean’s Magazine regarding the two Canadians currently being detained by China.

Tory Questions Turning House Canada-China Group Into ‘Committee for Un-Canadian Activities,’ Says Witness

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans weighs in on a Special House Committee on Canada-China Relations in Ottawa.

Paul Evans on Special Committee on Canada-China Relations

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans testified at a panel in Ottawa on February 24th at the Special Parliamentary Committee on Canada-China Relations by video conference.

Cyberspies, 5G and Iran: Is the US Case Against Huawei Crumbling?

A top executive battles extradition from Canada, but Chinese tech giant gains elsewhere. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks Huawei and China-Canada relations.

Professor Paul Evans on Meng Wanzhou Extradition Hearing

The following is a compilation of media appearances by SPPGA Professor Paul Evans from January 20 – 21. Professor Evans speaks on the different phases of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing. January 21 CGTN January 20 Financial Times (Subscription only)

Paul Evans on the Different Phases of Huawei CFO Extradition Hearing

In an interview with CGTN, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks to the complexity of double criminality, and the impact of Meng Wanzhou’s extradition process on Chinese-Canadian relations.

Extradition Hearing of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou Gets Under Way

Daughter of telecom group chief heads to Vancouver court as Canadians held in China. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans weighs in.

‘A Difficult Choice’: Will Ottawa’s Huawei 5G Decision Consider Fates Of Canadians Jailed In China?

In a CBC News article, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks to the ongoing Huawei incident, claiming that the 5G decision, Meng Wanzhou’s arrest and Huawei’s involvement in Canada are three separate entities and thus should not be considered as one.

The Compass – Chinese Dreams: Canada

The Compass – Chinese Dreams: Canada

In a podcast with BBC World Service, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans speaks to the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, and its ensuing impacts on Chinese-Canadian relations.

Navigating the US-China Confrontation: Lessons from John Fairbank and the 1950s

Presentation to the Institute of East Asian Studies Colloquium, University of California at Berkeley, 3 December 2019. Reconstructed (and elaborated) 17 December 2019.

What Do Canadians Think of China and the United States?

What Do Canadians Think of China and the United States?

There’s support for contact with China despite worries and uncertainties and a lack of trust in the US, a UBC survey reveals.

Vancouver Company Offering 9-Day Hockey Tour to North Korea

In a CBC article, Professor Paul Evans says those considering travel to the totalitarian country might want to mind their behaviour and personal safety.

International Media Coverage of UBC Released Report

International Media Coverage of UBC Released Report

UBC SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s, National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations, was referenced in Yahoo News, LTN News, Radio Free Asia, World Journal, INA News, DW News, and Ming Pao Daily News, in continued discussion regarding Chinese-Canadian relations amidst rising tensions.

As Huawei Decision Looms, Canadians Turning ‘Very Cold’ On China, Survey Finds

As Huawei Decision Looms, Canadians Turning ‘Very Cold’ On China, Survey Finds

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations is referenced in an article by The Star. The article draws on data from the report in their discussion regarding the debate on whether or not to ban Huawei Technologies amidst their development of 5G infrastructure.

UBC Survey: National Opinion Still Cold For China

UBC Survey: National Opinion Still Cold For China

UBC SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s, National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations, is referenced in a broadcast for Fairchild Radio. Audio is available in Cantonese and Mandarin.

There Are No Clear Options For Trudeau When It Comes To Huawei And Canada’s 5G Network

There Are No Clear Options For Trudeau When It Comes To Huawei And Canada’s 5G Network

Commenting on the relationship between Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Chinese technology company Huawei, The Globe and Mail draws on the 2019 National Opinions Survey conducted by SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li.

Federal Employees Concerned ‘Insider Threat’ Training Means Spying On Co-Workers

As federal employees express concern over the invasive nature of ‘insider threat’ training, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says security concerns need to be addressed in a way that respects individual integrity and privacy rights.

National Survey Results and Findings on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations

National Survey Results and Findings on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations

In a newly released National Opinion Survey, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li examine current Canadian public attitudes towards China. Despite recent diplomatic rifts between the two states, the researchers find that public attitudes have remained stable and overall supportive of continued contact at with China despite significant worries and uncertainties about China and a lack of trust in the United States.

‘We’ve Seen China’s Dark Side’: Experts Urge Overhaul Of Strategy To Free Two Canadians

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shares his insights on the China impasse and advises Canada to avoid public confrontation with the Beijing government and consider other deals to lessen diplomatic tensions.

Sanctioned: The Arrest of a Telecom Giant

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shares his insights on the Huawei CFO hearings and the escalating tensions between Canada and China in a podcast by CBC Radio.

Canada Will Take A Harder Stance On China — No Matter Who Wins The Next Election

Canada Will Take A Harder Stance On China — No Matter Who Wins The Next Election

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans sheds light on Canada’s deteriorating relations with China in regards to the political unrest in Hong Kong, the city with the most Canadian residents in Asia.

Meng Wanzhou Back In Spotlight As Lawyers Set To Argue For Disputed Arrest Documents

Meng Wanzhou Back In Spotlight As Lawyers Set To Argue For Disputed Arrest Documents

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shared his insights on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s arrest under a warrant for extradition to the United States.

UBC Alumnus Cameron Ortis Charged

UBC Alumnus Cameron Ortis Charged

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Faculty Associate Brian Job commented on the charges laid against Cameron Ortis, a former PhD student at UBC, for allegedly breaching Canada’s secrets law. Paul Evans was also featured in the Canadian Press via National Post, CTV, Toronto Sun, and the Edmonton Journal.
Brian Job appeared in the Globe and Mail, CBC, Postmedia via National Post, and The Province.

Discover WeChat: A New Player on the Canadian Political Scene

Radio-Canada quoted Professor Paul Evans in an article about WeChat, a messaging and social media app mainly used in China, and its possible role in the upcoming federal election.

Canadians in Hong Kong Urged to Vote in Federal Election with an Eye on Party Policies Toward Territory and China

Canadians in Hong Kong are being urged to vote in the Canadian federal election based on policies towards the Asian region. Professor Paul Evans says many in Hong Kong see limited options for impact from foreign countries.

Hong Kong Protests Create Potential Problems for Ottawa

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans talks freedom, democracy and Hong Kong’s autonomy. Read more from the Vancouver Sun.

Opinion: What Part of ‘Democracy’ Doesn’t Global Affairs Get?

Professor Paul Evans weighs in on the role of former diplomats involved in foreign-policy discourse in light of curbs set by Ottawa and Chrystia Freeland. (paywall)

China Halts Meat Exports From Canada

With China cutting meat imports from Canada ahead of the G20 summit, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans predicts that things are likely to get worse for Canada in dispute over arrest of Huawei CFO (Paywall).

Why Canada Should Better Understand Made in China 2025

“At this turbulent moment in Canada-China relations, it is critical for Canadians to have a deeper understanding of the origins, ambitions and dimensions of Made in China 2025” writes Professor Paul Evans for the Institute for Research on Public Policy.

Huawei CFO House Arrest Contrasts with Canadians Detained in China

Huawei CFO House Arrest Contrasts with Canadians Detained in China

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou described her house arrest in a multi-million dollar Vancouver home as “restricted to a limited space”. This is a stark contrast from the situation of the two Canadians detained in China, Professor Paul Evans tells Reuters.

Relations Between Canada and China at ‘Worst Since Tiananmen Square’

Relations between Canada and China are the iciest they’ve been since Tiananmen Square in the 1970s, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans tells Global News.

Huawei CFO to Seek Extradition Stay Citing Trump Comments

Paul Evans, a professor at the SPPGA, spoke to Reuters about Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s intention to seek a stay of extradition. Articles appeared on CNBC, Business Insider, Asia One, Yahoo, and other outlets.

How Canada Gets Squeezed Between China And The U.S.

The extradition of Meng Wanzhou is a process that could last for months, possibly years. According to SPPGA Professor Paul Evans, who was recently interviewed by NPR, many Canadians feel that Canada has been unwittingly dragged into the conflict between the U.S. and China

Canadian Perceptions of China After the Meng Wanzhou Case

Canada-China tensions might have led to a deterioration of Canadian opinions of China, but Canadians still support free trade agreements between the two nations. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was recently featured in a Ming Pao article (Chinese only).

Extradition Case of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Carries Wider Political Concerns

Following the start of the extradition process for Huawei Executive, Meng Wanzhou, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans comments on Canada’s fear of being pulled into the vortex of the US-China “Cold War”.

2019 UBC National Opinion Poll on Canadian Views of China

2019 UBC National Opinion Poll on Canadian Views of China

Read the February 2019 UBC Report on Canadian Public Attitudes on China & Canada-China Relations here.

Credit Risk for Canadian Schools Over Tense Canada-China Relations Exaggerated, UBC Experts Say

Credit Risk for Canadian Schools Over Tense Canada-China Relations Exaggerated, UBC Experts Say

In the midst of tense China-Canada relations, some fear that fewer Chinese students will choose to enroll in Canadian universities. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien and Professor Paul Evans say that credit risk worries over Chinese citizens studying at Canadian universities are unwarranted. This story also appeared in the Ming Pao (Chinese only).

Frenzy of Interest Descends on Meng Wanzhou’s Court Appearance

Supporters of Meng Wanzhou and critics of China’s response to the case are both in disbelief as Meng’s extradition hearing is underway. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans was quoted in the Vancouver Sun about the mixed emotions concerning China.

UBC Professor Believes that Canada-China Retaliations Will Escalate

With the Meng Wanzhou extradition case in progress, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans discusses the possibility of mounting retaliation amidst the currently tense Canada-China relations (Chinese only).

Should Canada Follow Australia’s Lead on China?

The Australian government has been standing up to China’s demands. Should Canada follow suit?

UBC China Expert: At Present, Sending Special Envoys to China Does Not Help Canada

Sending governmental envoys to China may not be the most productive way to repair Canada-China relations, in light of the Meng Wangzhou case. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans explains the situation to Fairchild Radio (Cantonese only).

Huawei Affair Continues, Sino-US Trade War Is in Full Swing

In the wake of the Huawei CFO scandal, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans outlines the potential impacts this could have on Canada-China relations.