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Canadians want deeper economic connections with China: survey

Despite concerns about China’s human rights record, military modernization and the impact on domestic Canadian values, Canadians are keen to see the federal government support expand economic connections and increased partnerships with the Asian economic powerhouse.

Oct 24, 2017

How the B.C. election platforms stack up on international trade

How do the B.C. Liberals, NDP and Green Party fare when it comes to policies on international trade? UBC Sauder Professor John Ries examines the political platforms ahead of the B.C. election.

May 3, 2017

Bank debt in China is a ticking time bomb

China has rapidly risen to become the world’s second-largest economy, but it risks toppling without reforms, according to Kai Li, W. Maurice Young Chair in finance at the UBC Sauder School of Business.

Jun 6, 2016

China’s one-child policy comes to an end: UBC experts available for comment

UBC experts are available for commentary on the end of China’s one-child policy.

Oct 29, 2015

UBC and Chinese universities sign landmark agreements on research, joint degrees and student exchange

UBC has signed an unprecedented number of partnerships with leading Chinese universities that are expected to pave the way for greater academic and cultural exchange between Canada and China.

Apr 10, 2015

UBC President Arvind Gupta to head delegation to China to strengthen research and educational ties

UBC President Arvind Gupta announced plans today to visit China in early April to deepen the university’s commitment to developing partnerships with China that encompass research, teaching and student learning.

Mar 10, 2015

Making sense of the $400 billion China-Russia gas deal

How the massive China-Russia natural gas agreement could impact Canada’s economy and the environment.

May 28, 2014

China’s Tiananmen Square, 25 years later: UBC experts comment

UBC scholars discuss the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and what remains of the struggle for greater democratic and human rights in China.

May 27, 2014

Asia in 2014: A Year for the History Books

Asia in 2014: A Year for the History Books UBC’s Yves Tiberghien looks ahead to a year of important milestones and trends in Asia. Read more…

Jan 21, 2014

Global companies beware: Rude customer treatment depends on culture

A new UBC study reveals that North American service workers are more likely to sabotage rude customers, while Chinese react by disengaging from customer service altogether.

Mar 25, 2013

An image from the animated two-minute video of Baillie Redfern's thesis on whale barf and perfume. Jorge Cham PHD Comics

Outtakes

A year in the life of a Three Minute Thesis finalist
Baillie Redfern’s 2012 entry to UBC’s annual competition was on whale barf and perfume

Mar 6, 2013

UBC English Prof. Mary Chapman found pioneering Chinese-American author Edith Eaton’s lost works -- one of the largest literary discoveries in 20 years. Martin Dee Photograph

Meet Mary Chapman, literary sleuth

UBC prof. uncovers lost works by Asian-American author, Edith Eaton

Feb 6, 2013 - by Basil Waugh

UBC experts comment on China’s leadership changes

On Nov. 8 – just days after the U.S. election – China will hold its 18th National Party Congress, a week of high-level meetings that will culminate with new leadership for the superpower. UBC Asia scholars are available to preview the event and discuss its outcomes.

Nov 5, 2012

Changes at the top: China shakes up leaders

Yves Tiberghien discusses the likely challenges facing an October leadership transition.

Oct 4, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

Want to learn Chinese characters? UBC has an app for that

The UBC Asian Studies App is the first university Asian language mobile application and boasts 10,000 digitally animated Chinese characters.

May 10, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

UBC experts available to speak about North Korean leader Kim Jong-il

With the news of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s death, UBC experts are available to comment on the implications for North Korea, regional security issues and international relations.

Dec 19, 2011

Leading chronicler of China and Taiwan makes first Vancouver public appearance at UBC

A leading chronicler of China and Taiwan will make her first public appearances in Vancouver this weekend at UBC.

Oct 16, 2009