Canada-China Relations in the Lead up to the G20 Summit
Professor Yves Tiberghien speaks to the Cable Public Affairs Channel on Canada-China relations in the lead up to the G20 Summit. Interview is in French.
Canada in the Crosshairs: Yves Tiberghien on The Arlene Bynon Show
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by SXM Canada Talks on Canada’s extradition treaty and how CFO Meng Wanzhou’s arrest falls within the purview of US foreign policy rather than rule of law.
No Windfall for Canada in U.S.-China Trade Fight: Experts
“The tariffs would mean a trade war that could put us in an economic situation we haven’t seen since at least the 1930s,” comments Professor Yves Tibergien on the fallout for Canada from the US-China trade fight. Read more:
The Canada-China Crisis is a Game of Chess
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by The Globe and Mail on the chess game between China and Canada, and says Ottawa needs to stop playing it with checker pieces.
Regard vers l’Asie avec Yves Tiberghien
Professor Yves Tiberghien is interviewed by Radio-Canada on the state of world relations in the midst of the great poker game between the US, China and Canada, as well as on the North Korea missile reprieve.
Defense Argues Meng Wanzhou’s Arrest is Unlawful
Defense lawyers for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou claim in court that her arrest and detention in Canada is unlawful. Professor Yves Tiberghien calls the case “unfortunate” despite the extradition treaty with the US tying Canada’s hands.
Trump says Deal With China Still Possible
Could US tariffs on Chinese goods more than double? Professor Yves Tiberghien talks high-stakes repercussions on the price of goods as the two countries enter endgame tariff negotiations for CTV News.
Radio Canada: The Trade War Between the US and China (French Only)
Professor Yves Tiberghien is featured in Radio Canada’s L’heure du Monde, discussing the growing trade war between the US and China and the impacts on Canada.
BC couple recalls being wrongly imprisoned in China: ‘Hopelessness and hope, they battle within you’
Professor Yves Tiberghien speaks on the imprisonment of Canadians in China and comments that Canada has “become a pawn” for its detaining of individuals on behalf of the US. Featured in The Province newspaper. This story also ran in The Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal.
China and Europe Join Hands to Promote Global Governance
Yves Tiberghien speaks on this month’s groundbreaking China-EU summit, where both nations confirmed their joint commitment to a number of issues, which included support for the Paris Agreement, the Iran deal, and the G20. Read the article (Chinese) from the Social Sciences in China Press.
B.C. Targets Asian Alternatives in Diversification Plan
“This is the year to do business with Japan.” In a time of shifting loyalties, SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien discusses the opportunities that the Trans-Pacific Partnership has opened up between Canada and Japan in Business in Vancouver. This story also appeared in Richmond News.
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).
Uneasy Year of the Pig Arrives for China-Dependent B.C. Companies
“A large part of the nervousness among local players in the Chinese-Canadian field is a symptom of the lack of control Canada has over the situation.” SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speaks on how Canada-China relations could affect local businesses with Business in Vancouver.
Temporary Ambassador to China Has the Ability to Repair Canada-China Relations
After the 68-year-old Canadian ambassador to China, John McCallum, was dismissed, his deputy, Jim Nickel, temporarily resigned as the ambassador to China.
Michael Kovrig’s Employer Still Confident in Trudeau Government Post-McCallum Firing
“McCallum’s firing complicates Canada’s efforts to win the early release of the detainees,” says SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien. Read more on the political implications of Ambassador John McCallum’s termination.
Can Ottawa and Beijing De-escalate?
With the Meng Wangzhou affair, Canada-China relations have been tense. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien shares his thoughts on the latest news, the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, with CBC News.
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.
The Lies and Insults that China has Pointed at Canada
SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien clears up some misconceptions surrounding China’s accusations towards Canada since the arrest of a Huawei executive in Macleans Magazine.
Schellenberg Sentence Suspected of Being Influenced by the Meng Case
Is the death sentence of Canadian Robert Schellenberg influenced by the arrest of Meng Wanzhou? SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien sits down with The Sing Tao Daily to explain the situation. (Chinese only) Canada is stuck in the middle of a trade war between the US and China. The arrest of Meng Wangzhou and the death sentence […]
Canada-China Relations and the Huawei Affair
“China is known for using tit-for-tat retaliatory tactics.” What does this mean for China-Canada relations, in light of the arrest of Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou? SPPGA Faculty Affiliate Yves Tiberghien explains on CBC’s The National.
B.C. Trade Mission to China Suspended Over Huawei Case
The B.C. government is suspending a trade mission to China due to an ongoing court case against a Huawei CFO arrested in Vancouver earlier this month. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien suggests that further action could have high costs for Canada.
Paris Peace Forum No-Shows Prove Liberal Global Order Is in ‘Crisis’
The absence of the US and UK leaders was keenly felt at the Paris Peace Forum this month. MPPGA student, Tommy Koh, and SPPGA Faculty Associate, Yves Tiberghien, call this trend of retreating from multilateralism a global order crisis.
Now Is the Time for a Global Pact for the Environment
SPPGA Faculty Associate, Yves Tiberghien, and MPPGA student Denby McDonnell say that Vancouver and Canada should embed local efforts for a global pact for the environment by 2022.
Trudeau Heads to ASEAN Summit to “Mend Relations’ a Year After Thorny Trade Talks
SPPGA Faculty Associate, Yves Tiberghien, was interviewed on CBC News looking at Canada’s participation in ASEAN.
China’s Frontier Lands: An APF Canada Blog Series
Director Emeritus Yves Tiberghien and his wife, freelance writer and former Lecturer Yvonne Xiao Tiberghien, team up with other experts to co-wrote pieces for their travel blog on the Asia Pacific Foundation’s website, and explore the complexities and history of China’s great frontier lands.
Director Emeritus Yves Tiberghien Promoted to Professor
Congratulations to Director Emeritus of the Institute of Asian Research, Yves Tiberghien, who has been officially promoted to the rank of Professor!
Trump et Kim, « Comme des Anciens Amis de Maternelle »
CBC/Radio-Canada | June 12, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Chinese Global Climate Change Leadership and its Impact
Italian Institute for International Political Studies | June 5, 2018 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Fate of Anbang’s B.C. Properties Unclear
Business in Vancouver | May 23, 2018 | Featuring Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Vancouver City Council Apology to the Chinese community
Radio-Canada | Apr 23,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Expert Warns Asean and Rest of Asia at Risk If China-US trade Dispute Escalates
Bernama | Apr 16,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Who Could Win the U.S-China Trade War
Roundhouse Radio | Apr 4,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Virtual Roundtable: Is Putting America First the Beginning of the End of the Global Trade Order?
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Mar 26, 2018 | Co-authored by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
The Real China Contrary to What the Western World See
Roundhouse Radio | Mar 26,2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
We must wake up from our Western dream for China
Read Professor Yves Tieberghien’s op-ed on major political changes taking place in China over the past two weeks and their broadly global context, as well as how to deal with this new reality. “Asia is more than just China – Canada needs to have a balanced and strategic approach to the entirety of the region,” he wrote.
Rencontre Entre Donald Trump et Kim Jung Un: Tout Peut Arriver
Radio-Canada | Mar 15, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
China Moves Ahead with No Term Limits for President
The Jon McComb Show | Mar 12, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Spotlight Falls on Anbang After Beijing Takeover of B.C. Property
Business in Vancouver | Mar 8, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
5 facts you need to understand the new global order
The postwar liberal order is dying. This what you need to know to navigate the new order in formation by MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberguien and UBC Lind Initiative Fellow Robert Muggah.
Korea Conference Complicates Canada’s Free-Trade Initiatives
Business in Vancouver | Jan 30, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
2018 World Economic Forum (Davos Forum)
Korean Radio | Jan 26, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
On TPP, Canada Faces Dilemma Between Onternal Politics and Coping with US
Sankei Shimbun | Jan 22, 2018 | Dr. Yves Tiberghien Sankei Shimbun Print Version
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 […]
Canada’s Global Trade Strategy at Critical Juncture
Professor Yves Tiberghien co-authored with Stewart Beck, CEO of Asia Pacific Foundation, an op-ed “Canada’s Global Trade Strategy at Critical Juncture” in The Globe and Mail on Canada’s trade strategy in Asia.
Canada’s Global Trade Strategy at Critical Juncture
The Globe and Mail | Dec 29, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Stewart Beck
Japan Might Push Through TPP without Canada
Business in Vancouver | Dec 19, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election
Professor Yves Tiberghien published an op-ed titled “Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election” on the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada website.
The Remarkable Platform and Spirit of the Jeju Forum: Impact on norms and networks in East Asia
Jeju Peace Institute | Nov, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Dec 7, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Tir de missiles de la Corée du Nord
CBC Radio-Canada | Nov 29, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Professor Yves Tiberghien awarded with France’s National Order of Merit
We wish to congratulate Professor Yves Tiberghien on being named Knight of the National Order of Merit, a French distinction. Officially nominated by the President of France, the medal rewards “distinguished civil or military achievement.” This award recognizes his work on topics of global governance supported by both France and Canada.
Analysis of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
MPPGA professor Yves Tiberghien looks at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. “Overall, the fact that Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party managed to unfold a massive and positive action plan leading up to 2049 and to reorganize the leadership team without a glitch is quite remarkable, no country like China has the ability to project a long-term vision and strategy. […] Most delicate is the fact that the enormously ambitious reform agenda presented at the 19th Party Congress increasingly relies on the competence, stamina, and judgement of one man: Xi Jinping.”
NAFTA Renegotiations and Korea-US Trade Renegotiations
The World On Arirang | Oct 9, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Professor Yves Tiberghien’s on the dangerous road ahead for North Korea
Opinion: “In the past three months alone, Mr. Kim has tested the new Hwasong-12 advanced intermediate range missile (IRBM) several times, flying the last one right over Japanese territory […] The energy and frustration unleashed in Washington is now such that Mr. Trump cannot accept such provocation without a counterpunch and remain credible as the leader […]
Canada to decide on potential free trade agreement with China this fall, with Asia seen as counterpoint to NAFTA renegotiation
National Post | Sep 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Canada 150: week-long focus on Canada-Asia
Featured on CBC|ICI Radio (in French), Professor Yves Tiberghien takes the lead on Canada’s 150 theme week: Canada-Asia. Revolving around British Columbians working in booming industries, the week-long series explores whether they believe the next 150 years will be led by Western Canada.
B.C. Events Open On-ramp to Epic Transportation Plan
Business in Vancouver | Jul 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
The Global Centre is Switching from Europe to Asia
CBC Radio Canada | Jul 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Norsat Deal Highlights B.C. Defence-tech ‘Tightrope’
Business in Vancouver | Jul 11, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Quelle influence la Chine a-t-elle encore sur la Corée du Nord?
CBC Radio Canada | Jul 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
文은 아시아의 쥐스탱 트뤼도…캐나다처럼 중재 역할 해야
JoongAng Ilbo | Jul 3, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (Korean only)
Vancouver’s Heated Debate on the Future of Hong Kong
Asia Times | May 28, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke
B.C. election leaves provincial Asia strategy in doubt
Business in Vancouver | May 16, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Belt and Road Initiative aims to boost globalization
Nikkei Asian Review | May 13, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
On the Results of the South Korean Election and East Asia Geopolitics
CKNW | May 9, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
On the French Presidential Election Results
Roundhouse Radio | May 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Five Takeaways from the French Election: Between Anger and Transformative Hope
The French Presidential election, especially its first Round on April 23, has shaped up as one of those truly seminal world events that will resonate for decades. Professor Yves Tiberghien, Director of the Institute of Asian Research, sees five major takeaways from this dramatic election.
Tensions en Corée du Nord
CBC Radio Canada | Apr 26, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
On the French Election
Roundhouse Radio | Apr 24, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Why China and Canada are playing economic footsie
The Washington Post | Apr 12, 2017 | Featuring: Hon. Jack Austin and Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Four Surprises from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Meeting with Xi
The Globe and Mail | Apr 8, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
‘Master of chaos’ Trump not prepared for Xi Jinping visit: APFC
Business News Network | Apr 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Business in Vancouver: Brexit on potential impact on Canada
Roundhouse Radio | Apr 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 12:30)
Tourné vers l’Asie
CBC Radio Canada | Mar 29, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
On Economics and Free Trade
China Radio International | Mar 20, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
On the Results of the Dutch Elections
CBC’s On the Coast | Mar 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 2:18:00)
Brian Mulroney, Liberal Government Seek Release of Billionaire in China
The Globe and Mail | Mar 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
L’ambassadeur en Chine McCallum de passage à Vancouver
CBC Radio Canada | Feb 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Debate on Trudeau-Trump Summit
China Global TV | Feb 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
The Fate of US-Canada Relations
Can Trump and Trudeau find a shared future? What will be the fate of NAFTA? MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien and John McArthur, Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development program with Brookings, weigh in on the recent Trudeau – Trump Summit on China Global TV.
On Comments from Chinese entrepreneur on America’s ‘Wasted’ Wealth
Roundhouse Radio | Jan 26, 2017 | Featuring: Yves Tiberghien
Impact of the TPP cancellation, and American-Japanese and American-Chinese relations in the context of the new US administration
Radio Canada | Jan 24, 2017 | Featuring: Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Davos Forum: all talk, little action
With the surfacing discontent of globalization comes the rising power of populist movements seen around the globe today. But are the Davos elites willing to adjust their philosophies and make changes? MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien provides insight in the latest Christian Science Monitor article.
On the Nomination of John McCallum as New Ambassador to China
Dr. Yves Tiberghien gave several interviews with CBC on the appointment of John McCallum as ambassador to China. CBC Radio-Canada Phare Ouest (French only) CBC Radio-Canada Boulevard du Pacifique (French only) CBC The Early Edition (segment starts at 52:00)
On China’s Capital Restrictions, Exchange Rate Tensions, and Impact for Canada
CBC Radio-Canada | Jan 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only, segment begins at 18h39)
On the Changing Political and Economic Climate in Europe
Roundhouse Radio | Jan 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 23:42)
Discussing the success of far right political parties
CBC’s On the Coast | Nov 15, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 2:06:00)
Innovation, Green Development, Social Change, and Internationalization
Canada China Business Forum | Sep 29, 2016 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (begins page 28)
UBC Experts Discuss China-Canada Ties
CCTV English | Sep 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Dr. Paul Evans
Chinese-Canadian agreements on trade, governance (French only)
Radio Canada | Sep 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Assessing the G20: Great Impetus Amid Frictions
Australian Institute of International Affairs | Sep 8, 2016 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Trudeau and the G20 summit in review
With Business in Vancouver on Roundhouse Radio | Sep 6, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien starting at 14:25
La Chine, nouvelle puissance universitaire? (French only)
Le Devoir | Aug 16, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
CCTV-4 Documentary: Foreigners in China
MPPGA Co-Director Yves Tiberghien was featured in a documentary on CCTV-4 on his work in China and his coordination of the Vision 20 summit in Hangzhou. The documentary tells the story of how Tiberghien became so involved in Asian politics and diplomacy by focusing on his personal life as well as his career.
Communication needed before THAAD deployment
MPPGA Co-Director Yves Tiberghien was quoted in the Chinese Radio International article discussing a suggested line of communication between China and the US that is connected to the deployment of THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea. Tiberghien suggests that this can be done on a non-political level.
Teck director’s Chinese government ties raise concerns over foreign influence
Vancouver Sun | Jul 15, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Interview: David Cameron’s resignation
CBC The Early Edition | Jul 13, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
What does Britain’s vote to leave the EU mean for other regions?
NEWS 1130 | Jun 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Interview: EU Referendum
Roundhouse Radio | Jun 24 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Japan’s G-7 and China’s G-20 chairmanships
MPPGA Co-Director and Professor Yves Tiberghien will be a panellist at Brookings on “Japan’s G-7 and China’s G-20 chairmanships: Bridges or stovepipes in leader summitry?” On April 18th, the Center for East Asia Policy Studies & the Project on International Order & Strategy will co-host the discussion on the continued relevancy and efficacy of the leader summit framework & more.