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They fought battles on two fronts

[2015-08-28 05:35]

During World War II, Chinese Canadians faced obstacles, such as whether they would be allowed to serve in the military, and two provinces denied them the right to vote.

Convention promotes ancient cultural group

[2015-08-28 05:19]

More than 3,000 delegates from 100 countries gathered on Aug. 19-21 at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the 18th Convention of the Teochew International Federation, an organization dedicated to uniting descendants of one of the ancient cultural and dialect groups of China.

Jeb Bush faces criticism for calling ‘anchor babies’ Asian

[2015-08-28 04:47]

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush, who is seeking to become the Republican presidential nominee, has drawn criticism the past two days for his remarks linking “anchor babies” with Asian Americans.

Are foreign investors behind real estate price spikes?

[2015-08-28 04:42]

A new research paper out of the China Institute at the University of Alberta (CUIA) calls for more data on foreign investment in Canadian real estate.

Sascha Priewe: A globalized archaeologist

[2015-08-28 04:41]

An Oxford educated, German-born scientist takes a passion for China to Ontario museum.

Across Canada (August 28)

[2015-08-27 23:51]

Across Canada (August 28)

Hisense touts TV's picture quality

[2015-08-27 11:24]

A Chinese electronics manufacturer expects to take home entertainment to another level with its new 65-inch television set.

Market woes expected to delay Fed hike

[2015-08-27 11:24]

Global stock markets continued down a volatile path Wednesday as US equities soared but Chinese shares fell modestly. Worries about the economic slowdown in China, the prospect of an interest rate increase in the United States and slumping commodity prices have combined to reinforce fears that the world economy might be on weaker footing than previously thought.

Smaller cub died at National Zoo

[2015-08-27 05:29]

Sad news came on Wednesday afternoon at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo when the smaller of the two giant panda cubs born last Saturday died at 2:05pm.

Women's health boosted

[2015-08-25 11:08]

Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital (JIH), Partners HealthCare International (PHI) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) are working to extend a long-term collaborative partnership between JIH and PHI to include the development of a women's health center of excellence at JIH.

UN photo exhibit focuses on WWII

[2015-08-25 11:08]

A new photo exhibition was unveiled on Monday at the United Nations, documenting China's involvement in the Second World War, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japanese aggression, as well as the founding of the United Nations.

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