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Fadden’s Revelations Long Overdue

Is anyone really surprised by CSIS head Richard Fadden’s statement that some Canadian government officials are under the influence of China? I doubt it. It is well known that China has been spying in Canada for decades. Is it such a stretch to think that some politicians have been compromised in the process?

Chinese Embassy to Students: Prepare for ‘War’ During Hu’s Visit to Ottawa

TORONTO—The Epoch Times has obtained a second recording revealing directions given to students at the Chinese embassy in Ottawa on Friday, June 18, five days before the arrival of Chinese leader Hu Jintao (Read about the first one here). In this tape, an embassy-sanctioned organizer tells students to prepare to “wage war” with critics of human rights abuses in China who were expected to protest during Hu's visit.

Tape Reveals Embassy Footing Bill for Hu Jintao’s Welcome Rally

Jason Loftus, Epoch Times Staff Beginning today, expect to see throngs of flag-waving Chinese on Parliament Hill and lining the streets of Ottawa where Chinese leader Hu Jintao will visit the next three days. According to an official at the Chinese embassy in Ottawa, staff there have been working late into the night and spending lots of money to ensure Mr. Hu is met with a crowd of passionate supporters, not those protesting human rights abuses.

Plans Emerge for Hu Jintao’s Canada Visit

Chinese communist leader Hu Jintao is set to visit Canada later this month for an extended visit across Canada before the G8 and G20 summits.

Are the Conservatives Softening on Human Rights in China?

PARLIAMENT HILL, Ottawa—As the government sends more and more officials to China on high-level visits, the Chinese dissident community in Canada is increasingly concerned that Canada’s position on human rights in China has weakened.

Court Upholds Epoch Times Probe into Montreal Publisher

By Matthew Little Epoch Times Staff Epoch Times journalists acted in the public interest and made no fault in probing whether a Montreal newspaperman was acting as an agent of Beijing when he took the unusual step of publishing special editions devoted entirely to demonizing groups persecuted by the communist regime in China, and then distributing them across Canada.

Californian’s Gift of Two Cows Provides Milk For Tanzanian Orphans

- Peter Valk The kindness of strangers still exists, as an elder from rural Tanzania learned after he was gifted two cows from a total stranger in San Francisco. Each week, The Epoch Times asks locals around the world one question, and publishes the results in the column called “Global Q&A .” In early March, the featured question was, “What one improvement would you like to make to your home?”

U.S. Politicians Coerced to Follow Chinese Red Flag

- Xin Fei & Heng He Sep 30, 2009 Influencing politicians in the West is an important part of the Chinese regime’s overseas activities—the main purpose being that these politicians back Beijing's policies at critical times, said Li Fengzhi, a former intelligence officer of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Ministry of State Security.

Hong Kong TV’s New Chinese Partners a Cause for Concern

Lin Xiuyi, Sound of Hope Radio Network HONG KONG—Legislators here are alarmed over a deal between a local television station and five Chinese state-run enterprises, expressing fears that programming, reportage, as well as Hong Kong’s media freedom will be compromised in the bargain.

Canada’s Rowdy Parliament Could Keep Talent Away, Warns Legislator

Matthew Little, Epoch Times Staff PARLIAMENT HILL, Ottawa—“Parliament is sick.” That is the diagnosis of Dr. Keith Martin, Liberal MP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca who sat for the Reform and Canadian Alliance parties before crossing the floor to join the Liberals.

Google Unblocks Chinese Search and ‘Tiananmen Square Massacre’ Keywords

- Ram Srinivasan, Epoch Times Staff NEW YORK—Search engine giant Google is rumored to have lifted restrictions on its Chinese search engine on Tuesday.

One in Ten Mafia Groups Headed by a Communist Cadre

- Epoch Times Staff A recently released report on China's “rule-of-law” unveiled a large jump in crime rates and mass protests in 2009, as well as noting that one of ten mafia groups is headed by a Chinese Communist Party official. The report predicted that lawlessness will only get worse in 2010.

Foreign Companies Concerned Over Intellectual Property Theft in China

The recent Internet attack on Google has alarmed Western enterprises in China. It has, in addition to China's loose patent rights and increasing pressure on companies to release sensitive information, prompted some high-tech German executives to warn of a possible exodus from the country.

Eyewitness Recounts Forced Organ Removal in China

By Stephen Gregory, Epoch Times Staff An eyewitness has recounted in vivid detail the story of a woman in China—a high school teacher in her 30s—who was detained, tortured, raped, and finally operated on to extract her organs while she was still alive.

Argentine Judge Issues Arrest Warrants for Chinese Officials

By Matthew Robertson In a historic genocide case, an Argentine judge has issued arrest warrants for top Chinese officials for their role in the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual practice.

Carbon-Trading Scheme Undermined by Chinese Projects

As the Copenhagen climate conference opens, the existing mechanism for carbon trading is drawing close scrutiny. The Chinese authorities’ misuse of the carbon credit scheme, CDM, has come to the surface, challenging the effectiveness of the global carbon trade in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

On Harper and China: What Exactly Is Wrong With Raising Human Rights?

OTTAWA—Chinese leader Wen Jiabao's public scolding of the Canadian prime minister this week was a rarely seen diplomatic breach. But it was the reaction from some Canadian media and opposition politicians that has irked Chinese rights defenders, as well as a source in the prime minister's office who spoke with The Epoch Times.

What to Watch Out For on Your Official Trip to China

OTTAWA —Ian Clement said he should have known better when he travelled to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as London's deputy mayor. He had been briefed by Britain's intelligence service, but he didn't listen.

World Media Follow Beijing’s Lead in Xinjiang Reporting

When violence erupted in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region, home to the country’s Uighur Muslim minority, China’s state media rushed to cover the news. Western media followed their lead.

Canada’s National Press Gallery Admonishes China Business Lobby

Canada's Parliamentary Press Gallery has issued a stern rebuke to the Canada China Business Council, saying it is “completely displeased” with the way the CCBC handled media access to a luncheon for China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on June 23.