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China’s Banking Practices Threaten Economy, Harm Customers, Experts Say

April 5, 2013, 6:41 pm

China’s state owned banks’ risky credit practices endanger economic health, while their unprincipled business practices bring big profits, but harm customers and borrowers.

Party Leaders Pay For Military Loyalty in China

March 9, 2013, 4:00 pm

The military budget of the People’s Republic of China continues to shoot upward, in part reflecting the costs the CCP’s leaders must pay for control of the armed forces.

Canada-China Relations: Trade, Investment, and Human Rights

February 15, 2013, 9:58 pm

Trade with China’s one-party state is problematic, says David Kilgour.

Hoping for a Gorbachev in Today’s China

February 6, 2013, 11:59 am

The collapse of the Chinese regime is inevitable, but Xi Jinping is certainly not the equivalent of a Gorbachev.

Political Struggle Behind Senior Chinese Official’s Sex Scandal

January 20, 2013, 4:00 pm

A senior Chinese propaganda official was removed from his post shortly after his jilted mistress posted a detailed account of their affair online.

Public Security Official Commits Suicide in Southern China

January 10, 2013, 4:49 pm

The deputy chief of the Guangzhou public security bureau killed himself on the evening of Jan. 8.

Chinese Politburo Member Accused of Nepotism

December 17, 2012, 10:50 pm

Politburo member Li Jianguo has been accused of favoring a nephew in previous years, news that comes out at a time when the new Party chief Xi Jinping is on a high-profile [...]

‘Rescue My Grandson From China’

December 5, 2012, 11:58 am

A Calgary grandmother is calling on Canada to save her young grandson, who is being harassed by authorities in China.

Fake Emails Aim to Discredit Falun Gong

November 28, 2012, 10:04 pm

Fraudulent emails meant to discredit Falun Gong adherents in Alberta are being sent to various government officials in the third targeted email hoax in as many years.

Seeing Clearly the Leadership Change in Beijing

November 27, 2012, 10:12 pm

Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin each had their reasons for keeping their positions in the CMC when they were otherwise retired.