14 Days in Beijing Without a VPN

 I did it—but I wouldn’t have survived without a Chinese-speaking travel companion. I relied on them completely for navigating routes, purchasing tickets (which you need for almost everything, including parks), and even ordering coffee. Here’s where I went wrong: I assumed all VPNs were created equal—big mistake. Fortunately, I had

China Unveiled: What to See, Do, and Know Before You Go

 No place I’ve visited has struck me as fascinating and otherworldly as China. The stunning architecture felt in sync with nature, as traditional buildings and skyscrapers testifying high levels of advancement resided next to bright green trees and reflective rivers. The kindness and open-minded attitudes of the locals inspired me,

China Accelerates Development of New Quality Productive Forces and Makes Solid Progress in Pursuing High-Quality Development

 By H. E. CONG Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada During my recent engagement with people from various sectors in Canada, I noticed great interest in China's “Two Sessions”, the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), particularly

A Weekend in Beijing: Must-See Attractions and Hidden Gems

 Beijing, the capital city of China, is a magnificent blend of ancient history and modern marvels. With its rich cultural heritage and rapid modernization, it offers a unique experience to every visitor. If you have just a weekend to explore this grand city, planning ahead is key to making the

Exploring the Yangtze Golden Belt: China’s Economy on Display

 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there has been a seismic shift in how Western countries view China. Many portray the country as closed off to the world and at the precipice of an economic downturn. Anecdotally, Western countries could make this case with the icing over

The Choice at the Crossroads in History, the Trend in Line with the Times

 A Global Community of Shared Future: China’s Proposals and Action By H.E. Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada This year marks the tenth anniversary of President Xi Jinping's idea of building a global community of shared future. Recently, when I met with my Canadian friends, many of them expressed great

Global Development Initiative Provides Accelerator for the Realization of the 2030 SDGs

 ABOVE: Aerial photo shows an electric multiple unit (EMU) train of the China-Laos Railway crossing a bridge over the Yuanjiang River in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 3, 2021. Photo: Xinhua/Wang Guansen By H.E. Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada At present, the world economy is struggling to recover, the

Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.

 ABOVE:  Autumn foliage at the Five Flower Lake, Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, Jiuzhai Valley National Park, China. (PHOTO: iSTOCK) By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada Recently, several Canadian media have widely reported the story of a Chinese immigrant in Alberta who used passive solar greenhouse to grow vegetables and achieved

The One-China Principle brooks no challenge

 By Cong Peiwu, China’s Ambassador to Canada Recently, the international community, including Canada, has paid close attention to the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China’s Taiwan region, in disregard of China's strong opposition. This is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the

China Plays a constructive role in pushing for an early resolution of the Ukraine crisis.

 By Zhao Yong, Chargé d'affaires, a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Canada The recent Ukraine crisis has caught the world’s attention. China finds it deeply regrettable that the situation in Ukraine has come to where it is today. China stands for peace and opposes war. Ukraine should not be a

The US Intelligence report on COVID-19 origins is fundamentally deceptive

 By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada The Office of the Director of National Intelligence of the United States recently released a summary of the intelligence community assessment on COVID-19 origins, which does not rule out either natural exposure or laboratory accident as the origin of SARS-CoV-2. The report wrongly

China recalibrates as the Communist  Party of China celebrates its 100th Anniversary

 ABOVE: Images from the "An Internationnal Exhibition of the Centennial History of Communist Party of China. Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture, and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been

China-Canada education cooperation benefiting from development of education in China

 ABOVE: Canadian student takes in the culture and the sites while on an educational exchange in China. by Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada In May 2021, the Chinese Government announced promoting the  building of “a Country Strong in Education” during the 14th five-year plan period (2021-2025) through consolidating the

China Explained

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

Ambassador Cong Peiwu says there is a strong bond between the CPC and the Chinese people as centennial approaches 

 ABOVE: A crowded pedestrian mall during China national day, Wuhan, China. (PHOTO: Julien Viry) July marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) which was established in Shanghai on July 23, 1921. A century later, the CPC has guided China as it has moved from a poor and

Understanding the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China from a non-Western perspective

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

China’s successful practice in eliminating extreme poverty is a great contribution to the cause of global poverty alleviation

 ABOVE: Solar panels with a view of Chongqing, China. (PHOTO: iStock) By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Canada I have noticed that people from all walks of life in Canada are very interested in the issue of sustainable development. Poverty eradication is the top priority of the 2030 Agenda for

Hypocrisy, language, and words matter in our relationship with China

 ‘Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones’ op-ed — The House of Commons vote on Monday Feburary 22, 2021 to approve a non-binding motion, brought forward by the opposition Conservatives, to recognize China’s actions in the north-western Xinjiang province as a genocide against Muslim Uighurs was misguided and

Engagement, not enragement, the key to relationship with China

 By Chris Pereira  Understatement of the century: China doesn’t share the same values as Canada. It’s no secret that there are strains in the relationship between Canada and China, emphasized this week by the Canada-led declaration against arbitrary detentions. There are questions about Xinjiang and the Uighurs, the two Michaels haven’t seen

Nanjing Massacre victims not forgotten in Canada on anniversary

 Above: MP for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, Jenny Wai Ching Kwan and Geng Tan, former Liberal MP for Don Valley North and member of the Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations, lay a wreath at the Nanjing Massacre Victims Monument located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. [Photo: Zou Zheng/Xinhua, VIA China Daily.com.cn] By Rena Li (Toronto)

China has successfully provided Covid-19 vaccines to one million people

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

China actively promotes common prosperity and development of all ethnic groups

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

NDP sponsor petition calling for immediate release of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou

 Niki Ashton, a former NDP leadership candidate and the NDP Member of Parliament for the riding of Churchill—Keewatinook Aski in Manitoba has sponsored an official petition in The House of Commons calling for the Government of Canada to release Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou immediately. Ashton was first elected in 2008

China Emerges with President Xi’s blueprint for global development

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

Canada and China: 50 years of  “good ole times” in business

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish