Why A New Generation of Chinese immigrants is choosing Japan over the West?
Philippe Rheault speaks with Japanese journalist and researcher Takehiro Masutomo about his latest book “Run-Ri,” reflecting on the drivers and implications of this immigration wave.
15 Jan 2024
The Power of Language and Poetry with Sofiia Zaichenko
Ukrainian PhD student Sofiia Saichenko speaks with Jia Wang about completing her doctoral studies at the University of Alberta, and how language and art have the power to shape our world.
24 Oct 2023
A discussion with Helen Cheung on the history of Chinese merchants in Western Canada
Evan Oddleifson speaks with Helen Cheung about her recently published book, "Mercantile Mobility: Chinese Merchants in Western Canada", and exhibition at the Bruce Peel Special Collections at the University of Alberta.
Written by Helen Kwan Yee Cheung, designed by Kevin Zak, and edited by Cheryl Cundell, the Mercantile Mobility catalogue won two Awards of Excellence–in both the book and exhibition catalogue categories–as well as Honorable Mention in the categories of cover design for both books and exhibition catalogues, a quadfecta in the annual UCDA Design Competition (Atlanta, Georgia, 2023) from the University & College Designers Association.
Learn more about the exhibition at https://bpsc.library.ualberta.ca/exhibits/mercantile-mobility
23 Aug 2023
Legendary Shaolin - a discussion with Master Shi Yandi
Jia Wang speaks with Master Shi Yandi about his life as a Shaolin monk. Master Yandi is recognized as a natural leader and an outstanding representative of Shaolin Temple’s illustrious history, heritage, and Shaolin Zen martial arts and culture; he is a practitioner and pioneer of the contemporary Shaolin way of life.
10 Feb 2020
Hong Kong - a Discussion with Alejandro Reyes and Dr. Yuk Wah Chan
Interview by Dr. Ashley Esarey, and introduction by China Institute Director Gordon Houlden.
25 Oct 2019
Lost in the Battle for Hong Kong - an interview with Bob Tatz
Orphaned in Hong Kong at age seven and thrown into the whirlwind of WWII, Mr. Bob Tatz shares his incredible story of survival as we discuss his recently-published memoir, "Lost in the Battle for Hong Kong".
If you are interested in purchasing Bob's book, it is now available on Amazon.
Residents of the Edmonton area may buy directly from the author by contacting the China Institute at china@ualberta.ca.
All proceeds from this memoir go to support the Sacred Heart School, operated by the Canossian Institute, and the Hope School, run by the Missionary of the Immaculate Conception in Kowloon.
3 Sept 2019
Religion in China with Ryan Dunch
Professor Ryan Dunch of the University of Alberta discusses the evolution and current state of religion in China.
29 Apr 2019
The Evolution of the Communist Party of China with Professor Jeremy Paltiel
Professor Jeremy Paltiel speaks with host Jia Wang about the ongoing evolution of the Communist Party of China.
4 Jul 2018
Dashan talk
Recording of Dashan's informal talk, "dialogue with Dashan", at the University of Alberta on June 7, 2018.
Dashan, aka "the most famous foreigner in China" discusses cultural differences and similarities, what it means to be a cultural ambassador, and how he became interested in China in the first place.
Host: Jia Wang, Deputy Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta.
29 Mar 2018
Canada-China relations with former Ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques
Guy Saint-Jacques, former Ambassador of Canada to China, discusses Canada-China relations, Chinese investment, and doing business with China.
Host: Jia Wang, Deputy Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta.
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