Asia

Professor Paul Evans, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

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.

Impact of the TPP cancellation, and American-Japanese and American-Chinese relations in the context of the new US administration

Ottawa Weeks Away from Starting Free-trade Talks with China

The Globe and Mail | Jan 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

Sara Shneiderman

Anthropologists Search NASA Data for Migration and Land Use Patterns in the Himalayas

UBC News | Jan 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Sara Shneiderman and Dr. Mark Turin

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Upgraded relationships: Canada posts new Ambassador to China

In the CBC’s Early Edition , MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien discusses the potential of China and Canada’s relationship and it’s impact on the US, following the new posting of Hon. John McCallum as Ambassador to China.

On the Nomination of John McCallum as New Ambassador to China

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)

The power and polarization of the rural vote

The power and polarization of the rural vote

Featured in The Atlantic, MPPGA Assistant Professor Kai Ostwald provides a comparison of America’s rural voting power to that of Malaysia’s in 2013, where urban voters were unable to unseat the ruling party despite garnering the popular vote.

On China’s Capital Restrictions, Exchange Rate Tensions, and Impact for Canada

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)

Accessing Urban Public Space for a Livelihood: India, Thailand and Philippines in comparative perspective
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Why Nepal is Entering the New Year with a Sense of Gloom and Dread

Catch News | Dec 31, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Sara Shneiderman

Post-2006 Nepal: Surveying the state’s transformation after the end of decade-long civil conflict

Post-2006 Nepal: Surveying the state’s transformation after the end of decade-long civil conflict

Featured in Cambridge University’s Journal of Modern Asian Studies, MPPGA Professor Sara Shneiderman contributes to a review of literature surveying the ongoing transformation of Nepal since 2006, following the end of a decade-long civil conflict between Maoist and state forces.    

Japan’s lesson from earthquakes: Spend before the earth shakes

Japan’s lesson from earthquakes: Spend before the earth shakes

Vancouver Sun | Nov 23, 2016 | Featuring: Centre for Japanese Research

North Korea’s capital lively with activity despite sanctions, report says

North Korea’s capital lively with activity despite sanctions, report says

UPI | Nov 16, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park

Professor Paul Evans, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

Canada, China at dawn of golden decade

MPPGA Professor Paul Evans explored with Global Times the status of bilateral relations between Canada and China: Are the two countries having a new golden decade? What can be expected from the bilateral relationship? To learn more, follow the link to the article.

A Wrong Direction in the Steppe

A Wrong Direction in the Steppe

The Economist | Oct 29, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes

Green Revolution? Sustainable Development in North Korea

Green Revolution? Sustainable Development in North Korea

NK News | Oct 28, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park

China prepares for Dalai Lama’s death by looking to its own top Tibetan cleric

China prepares for Dalai Lama’s death by looking to its own top Tibetan cleric

Washington Post | Sep 26, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Tsering Shakya

Premier Li makes his first visit to Canada

CCTV English | Sep 23, 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

Timothy Cheek

A Chinese dynasty with a 21st-century outlook

The Globe and Mail | Aug 29, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Timothy Cheek

Challenges and opportunities for social protection of informal workers

Challenges and opportunities for social protection of informal workers

Asian Development Blog | Aug 22 2016 | Written by: Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen

La Chine, nouvelle puissance universitaire? (French only)

La Chine, nouvelle puissance universitaire? (French only)

Le Devoir | Aug 16, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

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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.

After 50 years, Tibetans Recall the Cultural Revolution

After 50 years, Tibetans Recall the Cultural Revolution

Radio Free Asia | Aug 9, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Tsering Shakya

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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.

B.C.’s foreign-buyer tax could help China fight corruption: ex-envoy

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.

Teck director’s Chinese government ties raise concerns over foreign influence

Teck director’s Chinese government ties raise concerns over foreign influence

Vancouver Sun | Jul 15, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

What does Britain’s vote to leave the EU mean for other regions?

What does Britain’s vote to leave the EU mean for other regions?

NEWS 1130 | Jun 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Canada’s China Strategy is in Desperate Need of Repair

Canada’s China Strategy is in Desperate Need of Repair

The Globe and Mail | Jun 15 2016 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Canada Needs to ‘Grow Up’ on China: Experts

The Vancouver Sun | Apr 6 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

Co-Operative Security 2.0: Recasting the East Asian Security Order

Global Asia | Spring 2016 | Co-Edited by: Dr. Paul Evans

Asia-Pacific Report: China’s Regional Development Strategy Holds Opportunities for Canadian Companies

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.