China Is Not Seeking to Launch a New Cold War
The dispute over Huawei, involving the United States and Canada on the one side and China on the other, could lead to a new kind of Cold War according to this The Globe and Mail op-ed. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans is quoted in the discussion.
Canada-China Strategy in Disarray
Canada’s attempts to diffuse tensions with China deteriorates following the firing of Ambassador John McCallum, and is what SPPGA Professor Paul Evans calls the “most difficult and emotional moment in Canada-China relations in 30 years.”
North Korea Missile Find
Twenty undeclared missile bases were recently found in North Korea. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans sits down with Voice of America’s Ira Mellman to discuss this issue. Listen to the interview here:
SPPGA Faculty as Leaders in Global Institutional Diplomacy
A recent article published by The Ubyssey highlights the role of UBC as a leader in international diplomacy and building connections in the global community. SPPGA faculty Yves Tiberghien, Knowledge Partnership Program (KPP) co-founders Paul Evans and Kyung Ae-Park, and Moura Quayle are among those featured as the forefront of this movement.
China Rejects Call for Clemency
With the recent death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, China has denied Canadian officials’ call for clemency on his case. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans discussed the issue with CTV’s Don Martin (interview starts at 35:35). Dr. Evans also talks about the escalating turn of events in a BBC News article (Chinese only).
Canadian Officials Going Ahead with China Trip & China’s Presence on the World Stage
Despite the fact that Canada-China relations are rather tense at the moment, Canadian MPs and Senators are still going ahead with their upcoming visit to China. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says that this is the right move, and that Ottawa should be openly communicating with China.
China in the News: Chinese Rover on Far Side of the Moon & Reunification with Taiwan
China’s burgeoning space program has made history, by landing a rover on the far side of the moon. Professor Paul Evans talks about this incredible accomplishment for a latecomer to space exploration.
Trudeau Denies Political Involvement in Huawei Executive’s Arrest, as Canada Waits to See If China Will Retaliate
Huawei top executive Meng Wanzhou was recently arrested in Vancouver, and she may be facing extradition to the United States on suspicions of violating sanctions against Iran. SPPGA Professor Paul Evans posits that although China may understand Canada’s role as an ally to the US, they may see it as a “hostage-taking.” This story was ran in The Cochrane Times-Post.
Canada Yet to Block 5G Technology from China’s Huawei
In an interview with Global National, Professor Paul Evans says that Canada needs to consider their position on Chinese technology, which depends on if Ottawa views China as an ally, a competitor or as an adversary.
China Says Foreign Concerns over Muslim Rights Unwarranted
The Trudeau government stood firm against Chinese criticism Thursday after it expressed concern to Beijing over its jailing of thousands of its Muslim minority.
In Canada, Chinese Companies Find Resistance—But Also Willing Consumers
Maclean’s | July 19, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
US-NKorea Summit ‘Positive’, ‘Constructive’ but More Needs to Be Done: Academic
News 1130 | June 12, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Is North Korea Actually Ready to Give Up its Nukes?
Professor Paul Evans of MPPGA was recently interviewed by Global News TV to discuss the progress towards peace as promised by North Korea as well as the possibilities for complications in the future.
New Survey Finds Quebec Respondents Positive and Pragmatic about Relations with China
The Program on Emerging Issues in Sino-Canadian Relations has just released its second survey of Canadian attitudes.
‘It’s Like a Mirage’: Is North Korea Actually Ready to Give Up Its Nukes?
Global News | May 6, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
美警告北美自貿談判兩周須達成否則要延至11月
Fairchild TV, Talent Vision | May 2, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans The story appeared on Fairchild TV (Cantonese Only) and Talent Vision (Mandarin Only)
End of Korean War Could Reunite Thousands of Separated Families After Decades Apart
Global News | Apr 28, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Engagement in Asia’ Committee Hearing Gets an Earful About China
The Epoch Times | Apr 26,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Zombie NAFTA Looms
Business in Vancouver | Apr 10,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Why Sudden NAFTA Progress is Thanks to the U.S.-China Trade War
Maclean’s | Apr 7,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Canada Caught in the Crossfire of Trump’s Trade War with China
The Globe and Mail | Mar 23, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Interview with Professor Paul Evans on China’s expansionist policies in Southeast Asia
MPPGA Professor Paul Evans was recently interviewed on Policy Talks about Chinese foreign policy in the Southeast Asia.
China in South East Asia: Chinese Foreign Policy in the South China Sea
Policy Talks | Mar 5, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Cabinet orders deeper security review of proposed Chinese takeover of Aecon Group
MPPGA Professor Paul Evans was interviewed on The Canadian Press in “Cabinet Orders Deeper Security Review of Proposed Chinese Takeover of Aecon Group”. The story also appeared in the National Post and Times Colonist. Canadian security agencies are voicing their concern about the proposed takeover of Aecon Group Inc. by a Chinese state-owned business, prompting Ottawa to order a full national security review of the deal. The lengthened [federal security] review will not please the Chinese government but won’t sour a potential free trade deal between Canada and China. This is a “watershed moment” in how Canada will deal with Chinese investment in a variety of sectors, says Professor Evans.
Reports on the Vancouver Summit on North Korea, and IAR Event
Reports on IAR’s Panel “Getting North Korea Right: Canadian Options and Roles”: Reuters: “Vancouver Meeting Focuses on Sanctions as Koreas Explore Detente”. This story also appeared in Business Insider UK and CNBC. January 15, 2018. CBC, National Post: “Trudeau Defends North Korea Meeting Ffter Russian, Chinese Criticism”. January 15, 2018. CBC The National: “Will North Korea Summit Talks Have an […]
Dr. Paul Evans, Dr. Wenran Jiang and Dr. Brian Job Interviews About China and Japan’s Criticisms Of The Upcoming Conference On North Korea Hosted In Vancouver.
Dr. Brian Job: The Globe and Mail: “Vancouver’s North Korea Meeting: Opaque Agenda, Odd Group of Participants”. January 9, 2018. Dr. Paul Evans: News 1130: “China, Japan Criticizing Upcoming Conference on North Korea Hosted in Vancouver”. January 10, 2018. Fairchild TV Interview: “North Korea Conference”. January 10, 2018. Fairchild Radio Interview: “北韓問題高峰會下星期在溫市舉行“. January 10, 2018. Roundhouse Radio: “Middays With Jody Vance – […]
Professors Paul Evans and Yves Tiberghien, Along With Senior Fellow Wenran Jiang Interviews on Justin Trudeau’s Trip to China.
Dr. Paul Evans and Dr.Yves Tiberghien: Canadian Press – “Trudeau departs China without securing start of free trade talks”. Canadian Press story appeared on CTV, Ottawa Citizen, Financial Post, and iPolitics. December 7, 2017. Dr. Paul Evans: Fairchild Radio – UBC教授:杜魯多不會在訪華期間宣布加中自由貿易協定談判時間表. December 1, 2017. National Post – Canada weighing China trade challenges as Trudeau heads to Beijing: official. December 1, 2017. […]
Media Coverage on Dr. Evans Paul’s Interview with Canadian Press
The Canadian Press interviewed Dr. Paul Evans, for an article about a Chinese state-owned company’s bid to take over Aecon construction of Calgary. Canadian Press – “Liberals cautioned about approving China bid for Aecon”. October 30, 2017. The CP story also appeared on CTV, BNN, iPolitics, Globe and Mail and Times Colonist.
Media Coverage on Canadians Opinions of China & Canada-China Relations
Dr. Paul Evans and Dr. Xiaojun Li were quoted in various media outlets on their report on their report on “Canadian Public Attitudes on China & Canada-China Relations“ The National Post – “More than two-thirds of Canadians support a free trade deal with China”. October 23, 2017. Xinhua – “Canadians more supportive of deeper trade ties with china”. October 26, 2017. Global Times […]
Study by Prof. Paul Evans finds that Canadians want deeper economic connections with China
MPPGA professors Paul Evans and Xiaojun Li designed a survey that asked 1,519 Canadians about their views on trade and investment issues, policy priorities, human rights in China, and factors that shape views of China, among other topics.
Xi’s China a Source of Worry and Wonder for Canadians
The Globe and Mail | Oct 26, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Paul Evans and Dr. Xiaojun Li
How North Korea is Using this Video to ‘Humanize’ their Capital City
Global News | Oct 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Geopolitical Dynamics in Asia
Senate ParlVU | Oct 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Paul Evans Named as Interim Research Director at IAR
Effective September 1st, Paul Evans is serving as the Interim Research Director of the Institute of Asian Research and the Interim Associate Director of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. The position will last for a few months as the Institute transitions into its new role inside the School.
Canada may have role to play in mediating North Korean tensions, experts say
The Globe and Mail | Sep 1, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans and Joseph Caron
North Korea’s release of Toronto pastor regarded as political move
The Globe and Mail | Aug 10, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
美亞太中心角色難以為繼
Ta Kung Pao | May 2, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans (Chinese only)
On a Canada-China Free-Trade Agreement and US Influence
Roundhouse Radio | Mar 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
ASEAN Urged to ‘Take Stock’ in 50th Year
The Jakarta Post | Feb 14, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Symbolic Canada-China free-trade talks to begin
With the descent of the TPP and rocky US-China relations, Canada and China’s emerging relationship is prompted with the beginning of exploratory talks on the potential of a free-trade agreement. Featured in a recent Globe and Mail article, MPPGA Professor Dr. Paul Evans explains the significance of this development.
Ottawa Weeks Away from Starting Free-trade Talks with China
The Globe and Mail | Jan 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Canada and Australia: Gareth Evans on the role of good international citizens
Georgia Straight | Oct 2, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
UBC Experts Discuss China-Canada Ties
CCTV English | Sep 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Dr. Paul Evans
Premier Li makes his first visit to Canada
CCTV English | Sep 23, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
What’s next for Canada and China? Caution urged as Trudeau accused of getting too close to Beijing
National Post | Sep 23, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Spectre of Chinese ‘Fox Hunt’ looms over Li Keqiang’s visit to Ottawa with Trudeau
CBC News | Sep 21, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
PM Trudeau’s trip to China and China’s human rights record
CBC Power and Politics | Sep 1, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans starting at 17:10
Chinese going ‘out of their way’ to welcome Trudeau as AIIB announcement signals rapprochement
National Post | Aug 31, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
B.C.’s foreign-buyer tax could help China fight corruption: ex-envoy
Professor Paul Evans was quoted in this Globe and Mail article discussing BC’s new foreign-buyer tax and its effect on relations between Canada and China. Professor Evans believes the new levy will have no impact on relations between Ottawa and Beijing since it is structured in a way that does not single out Chinese nationals.
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks
Institute for Strategic and International Studies Malaysia | Jun 14, 2015 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Canada and China: Beyond Engagement
The fundamentals of Canada’s approach to the PRC were put in place by the government of Pierre Trudeau after recognition in 1970. They engendered a durable consensus that lasted for a generation, writes SPPGA Professor Paul Evans.