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Pork shortfall in China due to swine flu jacks global prices up

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Pork shortage sends government shopping abroad, implementing emergency measures at home as Chinese New Year looms.
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The Brief From Brussels: the European parliament ruffles China's feathers

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A political statement to pile up pressure on China. This week EP delivered the prestigious Sakharov Prize for the freedom of thought to the daughter of Ilham Thoti. The Uighur economist is currently behind bars because of his activity in...
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China calls Trudeau’s plea for detainees a ‘waste of time’

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China’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's appeal to the U.S. to help secure the freedom of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor is "a waste of time." Trudeau urged Washington to delay finalizing a trade deal...
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US suspends new tariffs after reaching phase one deal with China

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Trump tweets that Beijing has 'agreed to many structural changes', adding that phase two talks will begin 'immediately'.
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China threatens 'firm' response if Parliament adopts sanctions | Sunday Scrum

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China's ambassador to Canada is threatening what he called "very firm countermeasures" should Parliament adopt a motion calling for sanctions against Chinese leaders.
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Hong Kong: Thousands gather to thank US for human rights bill

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Law means Washington can impose sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses.
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The TikTok debacle: a new age of social media activism? | #TheCube

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TikTok became the latest app used by younger social media users earlier this year. From lip-sync battles to dance skits, geopolitics has been a relatively rare feature on the platform - until this week. A user, known as Feroza Aziz,...
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How Hollywood Changes for China

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CBC's Eli Glasner shows how Hollywood is changing content for Chinese approval.
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Leaked files reveal China’s mass detention camps for Uighurs | The China Cables

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Leaked Chinese government documents reveal the prison-like detention and indoctrination taking place at camps in China’s Xinjiang region, where ethnic minority Muslims — known as Uighurs — are being held. The documents were obtained,...
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Who wins and who loses? Jamaica on China's Belt and Road Initiative

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This year Jamaica became the 10th Caribbean country to formally sign on to China's Belt and Road Initiative. China's investments have brought much-needed infrastructure to the region, but with that has also come some friction. CBC News...
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A look at Confucius Institutes in Canadian schools

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A dozen schools across Canada host Confucius Institutes. Advocates say it is a way of learning China’s language and culture, but critics fear it provides an uncritical look at China.
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Injured Hong Kong protesters surrender to police; few remain at university stronghold

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Police in Hong Kong are trying to persuade student protesters to surrender — assuring them that any arrests will be non-violent. But as Greg Rasmussen reports from Hong Kong, this assurance comes amid fresh complaints of abuse of force.
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China’s Xi arrives in Athens to ‘deepen cooperation’ with Greece

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Chinese president arrives in Greece on an official visit meant to deepen cooperation on economic ties between the two countries.
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Hong Kong protesters: Mainland Chinese scapegoated

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Mainland Chinese in Hong Kong increasingly singled out as both sides' pro- and anti-China sentiment hardens.
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Born in China, Made in Korea | Fork the System | MINI EP 1

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One of the most beloved noodles in Korea tells the story of immigration.
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Can democracy survive in Hong Kong? | Inside Story

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Pro-democracy legislators resign en masse after colleagues disqualified.
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Why is Asia-Pacific's new trade deal so important? | Inside Story

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15 countries have signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
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US-China trade war: Hi-tech push before summit

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Could a trade war turn into a technology war, as the US tries to contain China's hi-tech developments?
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Canada anxiously looks on as U.S.-China trade dispute escalates

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As the U.S. and China clash over trade, Canada is mired in its own troubled relations with Beijing. But if the two superpowers drop the gloves and really go at it, the damage to this country could reach well beyond canola fields.
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Is total lock down the cure for the coronavirus?

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The city at the centre of China's crisis reports no new cases for the second day in a row.
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Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

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China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Paris where he's expected to sign energy and other contracts with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. Xi is en route from Italy, which just became the first G7 nation to sign up to China's...
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Trade Deal Between the U.S. and China is Likely as Talks Resume, Puzder Says

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With negotiations set to resume between the U.S. and China, author and former CEO Andy Puzder says he is optimistic a deal can be made in this final push for an agreement. “Both sides need a deal, both sides want a deal,” Puzder told...
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Ex-Trump Advisor: Deal with China Still a 'Coin Toss' Despite Mar-A-Lago Summit Plans

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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are reportedly considering a meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort in March to resume trade talks. But whether or not any major developments will result is a toss-up, former State...
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Why nations are concerned over Chinese tech giant Huawei

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Chinese telecom giant Huawei has big plans to build 5G networks around the world. You'll need the next-gen of super high-speed internet if you want to own a driver-less car, or any other piece of high-tech connected hardware. But it's...