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Focuses on the book 'The Tiananmen Papers,' by Andrew Nathan and Perry Link. Claims made by the authors that the book is an account of the Tiananmen Square massacre of student protesters from the Chinese government's perspective; Possibility that Chinese officials were willing to have a dialogue with student protesters.

The article discusses the country of China's attempts to promote its own propaganda through the Chinese-Canadian media. The ruling in the libel case confirming that Montreal, Canada's newspaperman Crescent Chau was an agent of the People's Republic of China, after the "Epoch Times" newspaper described him as such, is explored. How this case highlights the concerns about Beijing, China's involvement in Chinese-language media in North America is discussed.

An editorial is presented that discusses the gene editing research that is being carried out in China. Topics discussed include the use of clustered regularly interspersed short palindromic repeats (CRISPRs) in gene editing, the moral and ethical aspects associated with research on human embryos, and the involvement of researcher Junjiu Huang in the research.

This article discusses how Beijing, China has outlawed "tomb futures," a practice of buying and selling tombs as speculative investments. This crackdown follows repeated scams in which cemeteries sold non-existent burial plots in the land starved nation. The government has also outlawed burnable gifts for the dead.

The article discusses the arrest of chief financial officer (CFO) Meng Wanzhou of the firm Huawei by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers for extradition to the U.S. due to her alleged role in violating international sanctions against Iran. Topics include the implications of the arrest for Canadian trade with China, the policy approaches of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and Meng's case for a house arrest arrangement. The arrests of Canadian citizens in China are noted.

The article examines the increasing influence of China in African affairs. The author reports on the significant economic role played by trade between China and African nations and that a number of public works projects across the continent have been undertaken by Chinese construction firms. At issue is China's desire to safeguard its supply of oil and other natural resources imported from Africa.

The article discusses international adoption of Chinese children by Canadians and the impact of China's ending of its one-child policy. The author reflects on his family's adoption of a Chinese infant girl. Emphasis is given to the connection of adopted Chinese-Canadians to their birth country, abandoned children in China, and the conditions of orphanages.

Focuses on the efforts of China to end the smuggling of illegal immigrants. How China blames lax Western policies toward refugees as the incentive for citizens to leave; Official statement that the number of illegal emigration cases has decreased; Dangers associated with smuggling illegal immigrants.

The article looks at Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's 2012 trip to China. The author posits that though the trip involved discussing trade such as Canadian oil exports to China and Chinese exports of electronics to Canada, a major point of Harper's visit was to strengthen his chances of reelection. Harper's opposition, the New Democratic Party, is noted to be against his trade deals with China, particularly petroleum pipeline projects such as the Northern Gateway twin pipeline.

This article reports on the naming of products after Chinese stars. A brand of sanitary pads has been named after Yao Ming. The singer Ai Dai, whose name means "love to wear" in Mandarin, has a line of condoms named after her. She is taking legal action against the company.

The article reports on updated admissions criteria for the People's Liberation Army in China. In addition to standard requirements for height, eyesight, and physical fitness, the army will also screen recruits for drug use and tattoos. Additionally, recruits who snore loudly will be banned from service so as not to disturb others at night.

The article reports that Chinese trains are so crowded in the days leading up to the Chinese New Year that some people have taken to wearing adult diapers because they can't reach the on-board toilets. Some supermarkets claim that sales of adult diapers jumped 50 per cent in the days leading up to the festival. Train trips in China can take as long as 30 hours.

The article discusses the changing perception of China after the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. China's successful efforts to become an athletic superpower by pressuring athletes to win gold are discussed, as well as international athletes' perception of increased openness in Chinese society. Canada's involvement in the Olympic Games are also discussed.

This article reports on the adoption of Chinese children by Canadian parents. The article discusses the adoption process and waiting periods, noting that between 2002 and 2006 prospective adoptive parents got a child within 16 months of beginning their applications. The wait in 2008 is at least five years. Information is also provided on China's one-child policy, the connection between babies in China and the economy, and Children's Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario.

The article presents a profile of Canadian pop-star Edison Chen, who in January 2008 was seen on the Internet in numerous sexually explicit photographs with female Hong Kong teen idols. In February 2008, Chen went to Hong Kong to apologize for the pictures. Topics include rage in China against Chen, decency standards in China, Chen's role in the movie "The Dark Knight," and reports of death threats against Chen. Chen's personal and professional histories are detailed.

The article discusses student demonstrations being carried out in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China by Pro-democracy activists. Topics include the objective of the protest which is to protest against the proposed changes to Hong Kong's Basic Law, allegations regarding Chinas bid to undermine a full and free election in Hong Kong and the largely peaceful manner in which the demonstrations were carried out.

Reports that police in Hong Kong arrested six men for their part in a swindle to pawn off 1988 Peruvian bills, rendered useless after Peru changed its currency three years ago, as Canadian money. Scam which is increasingly common; Typical offering of swindlers; Comments by police Insp. Steve Tarrant.

An article is presented that reports on Chinese foreign investments in Africa and their implications for economics in both regions. The article discusses Chinese mining enterprises in countries such as Zambia and Sudan, noting the role that Africa plays in the global commodities market. Information is provided on international trade relations, the governments of developing countries, and infrastructure as well.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "How to Fix Canada," and "The China Dilemma," both in the November 27, 2006 issue, and "An Appetite for Destruction," from the November 29, 2006 issue.

The article discusses Canada's strained relationship with China. Canadian citizen and rights activist Huseyin Celil was detained in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as a "fugitive" wanted by the Chinese government, subsequently deported to China, and imprisoned on terrorism charges. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper openly raised the issue of Celil with China's President Hu Jintao. China's shabby human rights record is well known as is its well-documented mistreatment of dissidents and minorities.

The article offers world news briefs. In Great Britain, Labrador retrievers will be used to find counterfeit movies. In Tanzania, scientists have identified a new monkey genus. A University of California, Irvine study found that ionic air purifiers can raise ozone levels. In Colorado, a school has included skateboarding in its fitness program. The Chinese Academy of Science will build an underwater museum. The deaths of Pietro Garinei, A. M. Rosenthal, and Floyd Patterson are noted.

Focuses on President Bill Clinton's eight-day trip to China in 1998 and Clinton's status in Hong Kong. Clinton's unscheduled walk in Hong Kong's upmarket bar district of Lan Kwai Fong; How residents of Hong Kong reacted to Clinton's appearance; Comments and thoughts of Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa and China's President Jiang Zemin; The repercussions of Asia's economic crisis in China and Hong Kong; Law suit of politician Emily Lau. INSET: Great airport, bad timing.

The article offers world news briefs on topics, including the reduction of Canadian Senator Mike Duffy's salary, the peaking of coal usage in China and the Canadian airline company NewLeaf Travel's pay-as-you-go air travel prices.

The article discusses a trend in which people travel to China seeking medical care in the area of stem cell treatments due to the fact that Western medicine cannot offer stem cell treatment. An increasing number of people travel to China for experimental treatment that cost $30,000, the article indicates.

Presents international news briefs concerning business, politics, and international relations. Religious rituals around the world, including a ceremony in which Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams washed the feet of 12 worshippers; Way that Syria requested the United Nations Security Council to help rid the Middle East of all weapons of mass destruction, including Israel; Agreement of North Korea to speak with the U.S. and China in order to ease the nuclear weapons standoff on the Korean peninsula; Refusal of the Irish Republican Army to publicly destroy its cache of banned weapons, which is holding up a power-sharing arrangement for Northern Ireland; Payment of reparations to victims of apartheid by South Africa, which wants to end international lawsuits that seek compensation from companies which benefited from cheap apartheid labor, such as De Beers.

The article looks at economic conditions and labor relations in China, focusing on trends in the number of strikes and worker protests in the country and on the response of the Chinese government. Topics include overcapacity in some Chinese industries, questions about the accuracy of the country's official gross domestic product (GDP) figures, and corporations moving production out of China as its wages rise compared to other developing countries such as Vietnam.

Focuses on the plight of China's political activists in 1999, ten years after the brutal massacre of demonstrators by the Chinese army at Tiananmen Square. Why many feel that the Tiananmen demonstrations represented the best opportunity for democracy in China; The mood in Beijing prior to the massacre; The testimony of Sheng Xue and Dong Xin, two protesters who survived the massacre.

Focuses on the growth of unemployment in China. Result of China's economic reform; Initiatives that President Zhu Rongji has taken as part of his economic reform; Details on the social condition of China.

Focuses on United States President Bill Clinton's nine-day visit to China, starting on June 25, 1998. Why his visit is controversial and ill-timed; The alleged attempt by the Chinese government to buy influence at senior levels of the United States government; Whether a major Clinton campaign contributor illegally funnelled sensitive missile technology to China; Effects of the testing of nuclear weapons in India and Pakistan in the overall political balance in Asia.

Focuses on the staggering drop in the Hong Kong stock market in late October 1997. The twenty-three percent drop in the blue-chip Hang Seng index; The long period of time that the Hong Kong market held out against the financial troubles hurting other Asian countries; Financial data; Analysis.

The article discusses censorship of text messages in China.

In this article the author comments on issues surrounding the desire to make human activity have as little impact on the global environment as possible. Central to the article is the author's contention that the rapid expansion of the Chinese economy and the resulting environmental damage is not a cause for concern.

The author reflects on cultural changes which have occurred in China. Specific examples of these changes are discussed, including the popularity of artists painting portraits of naked men. The way in which China organized and ran the 2008 Olympics is discussed. The way in which the author thought people would react to the Olympic Games being held in China are mentioned.

In this article the author discusses economic aspects of China and reports that the economy of that country was reduced significantly in late 2007 but that the event was little noticed in the rest of the world. The author claims that this decrease in economic activity was the result of revised statistics compiled by the World Bank.

The article focuses on abuses of intellectual property rights and corruption in China, which seem to be widespread despite economic growth and partial integration into world markets. Japanese electronics maker NEC found a counterfeit operation in China involving over 50 factories, and a prominent Chinese academic, Zhou Yezhong, is accused of plagiarizing from the political dissident Wang Tiancheng.

Looks at the damage caused by China's theft of nuclear weapons secrets from national laboratories in the United States. Details from the report issued by Republican Congressman Christopher Cox; Claims from critics of the Cox report that there is no hard evidence that China has stolen technology or implemented it; Why most consequences of the theft will only be felt in the long term.

Deals with the difficulties on the Hong Kong stock market and how it did not seem to faze Asian investors. The buying that went on after the market was down; The volume of calls; Comments of Tung Chan, vice-president of Asian banking for the Toronto-Dominion's Pacific division; The reaction of Chinese-Canadians.