Understanding the Arrest of Meng from a Chinese Perspective
After media broke the news that Canada had arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, the Chinese government responded with initially a series of severe warnings. Since understanding China is the key to bringing the two Canadians home and repairing Sino-Canadian relations, we must examine this question in depth: why is China angry?
What Does Chinese Investment Mean for Cambodia?
2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cambodia and China. What has changed, and what are the future implications?
Manila’s Parting Gift: ASEAN’s Next Steps on Labour Migration
Ten years in the making, the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of Rights of Migrant Workers was unveiled by Manila as the centerpiece of its chairmanship during the 31st ASEAN Summit.
Canada and Vietnam Establish New Comprehensive Economic Partnership
From November 8th to November 11th, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a historic visit to Vietnam where he and Vietnamese Prime Minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, announced a comprehensive economic partnership. After 44 years of diplomacy, Canada and Vietnam are taking their relations to a new level, hoping to enhance prosperity in both countries through trade and investment.