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Posted March 08, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
China’s decision to block shipments of canola seeds from Canada due to spurious concerns over a pest infestation has farm groups worried about the long-term economic impact if the dispute continues. Continue Reading
Posted March 05, 2019
Beijing has reportedly cancelled Winnipeg-based agribusiness Richardson International’s registration to export canola to China amid an increasingly rancorous dispute over trade and telcoms technology. Continue Reading
Posted March 05, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is expected to sue the U.S. government for banning federal agencies from using its products over concerns about their technology potentially being exploited for espionage. Continue Reading
Posted February 05, 2019
Festive messages issued by Chinese diplomats saying they want to get relations with Canada back on track strike a conciliatory tone after months of tensions following the arrest of a top Huawei executive. Continue Reading
Posted January 25, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Canada’ finance minister acknowledged that a mounting diplomatic row with the world’s second-largest economy over the recent arrest of a Huawei executive is having an impact on business investment. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Ambassador Lu Shaye condemned the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as a “premeditated political action” orchestrated by Washington to “witch hunt” the telecom giant, as fears of a backlash mount. Continue Reading
