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Laurence Liao Feng, CEO of CMIG International, is president of the firm that bought Grouse Mountain's ski slopes – despite claims CMIG was a ‘silent investor’. CMIG’s role raises questions about transparency at the firm, buckling under a debt crisis, and about the scrutiny Chinese investment gets in Canada.
Laurence Liao Feng, CEO of CMIG International, is president of the firm that bought Grouse Mountain's ski slopes – despite claims CMIG was a ‘silent investor’. CMIG’s role raises questions about transparency at the firm, buckling under a debt crisis, and about the scrutiny Chinese investment gets in Canada.
A Canadian judge ruled that the gangster’s family had no obligation to reveal the unsolved 2007 killing, saying it was ‘cultural stereotyping’ to expect a Chinese property seller to disclose a violent death at a home.
A Canadian judge ruled that the gangster’s family had no obligation to reveal the unsolved 2007 killing, saying it was ‘cultural stereotyping’ to expect a Chinese property seller to disclose a violent death at a home.
Fred Goon was among some 250 Chinese-Australians who fought in the first world war, defying a ban on men ‘not substantially of European origin’. Goon, who was gassed on the Western Front, was rejected eight times before he successfully enlisted – and he may have walked 700km (435 miles) to do so.
Fred Goon was among some 250 Chinese-Australians who fought in the first world war, defying a ban on men ‘not substantially of European origin’. Goon, who was gassed on the Western Front, was rejected eight times before he successfully enlisted – and he may have walked 700km (435 miles) to do so.
Lobbyists from Solstice Public Affairs, which was hired by China’s Toronto consulate last year, have been regular contributors to media discourse about China and the Chinese community in Canada.
Lobbyists from Solstice Public Affairs, which was hired by China’s Toronto consulate last year, have been regular contributors to media discourse about China and the Chinese community in Canada.
Chen Mailin’s son, Ding Chen, posted a message on Instagram complaining about US$680,000 in taxes on the new supercar, saying they made his ‘heart feel tired’. A salesman at the Vancouver luxury car dealership that is selling the Chiron said China’s Union Pay credit cards were a ‘regular mode of payment’.
Chen Mailin’s son, Ding Chen, posted a message on Instagram complaining about US$680,000 in taxes on the new supercar, saying they made his ‘heart feel tired’. A salesman at the Vancouver luxury car dealership that is selling the Chiron said China’s Union Pay credit cards were a ‘regular mode of payment’.
Protesters at Meng Wanzhou’s latest Vancouver court appearance called for the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are held by China.
Protesters at Meng Wanzhou’s latest Vancouver court appearance called for the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are held by China.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the US after she was accused of lying to banks about the company’s alleged dealings with Iran. In court on Wednesday, her lawyer raised worries over comments made by US President Donald Trump about the case.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the US after she was accused of lying to banks about the company’s alleged dealings with Iran. In court on Wednesday, her lawyer raised worries over comments made by US President Donald Trump about the case.
Canadian immigration officer ‘JW00237’ branded three Huawei staff as spies in 2016, an effort cast in new light by the US pursuit of the firm and CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Canadian immigration officer ‘JW00237’ branded three Huawei staff as spies in 2016, an effort cast in new light by the US pursuit of the firm and CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Win in top category takes Green Book’s total to three; Roma also takes home three Oscars, including best director; Olivia Colman wins best actress for The Favourite, and Rami Malek best actor for Bohemian Rhapsody.
Win in top category takes Green Book’s total to three; Roma also takes home three Oscars, including best director; Olivia Colman wins best actress for The Favourite, and Rami Malek best actor for Bohemian Rhapsody.
Wanting Qu said on Weibo her ‘heart aches’ for mother Qu Zhang Mingjie, an ex-official in Harbin who prosecutors want executed in a US$52 million graft case. A hashtag about Qu’s comments has been viewed 230 million times – and drawn scathing responses
Wanting Qu said on Weibo her ‘heart aches’ for mother Qu Zhang Mingjie, an ex-official in Harbin who prosecutors want executed in a US$52 million graft case. A hashtag about Qu’s comments has been viewed 230 million times – and drawn scathing responses
UBC academic Nathan Lauster says the role of Chinese money is exaggerated and a ‘moral panic’, testifying in a lawsuit aiming to axe Vancouver’s foreign buyer tax. But at the same time, he was selling his home for C$3million (US$2.3 million), more than double its valuation, to two of the city’s top China-money lobbyists.
UBC academic Nathan Lauster says the role of Chinese money is exaggerated and a ‘moral panic’, testifying in a lawsuit aiming to axe Vancouver’s foreign buyer tax. But at the same time, he was selling his home for C$3million (US$2.3 million), more than double its valuation, to two of the city’s top China-money lobbyists.
Spokeswoman for China’s foreign ministry defends arrest of two Canadians while excoriating Canada and US for detaining Huawei Technologies CFO.
Spokeswoman for China’s foreign ministry defends arrest of two Canadians while excoriating Canada and US for detaining Huawei Technologies CFO.
The Vancouver residents who paid US$2.2 million towards Meng’s US$7.5 million bail include two ex-employees of Huawei, another’s wife, a property agent and a yoga instructor.
The Vancouver residents who paid US$2.2 million towards Meng’s US$7.5 million bail include two ex-employees of Huawei, another’s wife, a property agent and a yoga instructor.
The presentation, given by Sabrina Meng Wanzhou to a HSBC banker in 2013, describes the links between Huawei and Skycom, a ‘partner’ doing business in Iran. But the US says Skycom was actually an unofficial subsidiary, helping Huawei evade sanctions on Iran.
The presentation, given by Sabrina Meng Wanzhou to a HSBC banker in 2013, describes the links between Huawei and Skycom, a ‘partner’ doing business in Iran. But the US says Skycom was actually an unofficial subsidiary, helping Huawei evade sanctions on Iran.
The ruling came after Vancouver friends of Sabrina Meng Wanzhou offered homes worth millions of dollars as bail collateral. Husband Liu Xiaozong pumped his fist in victory as Meng wiped away tears in the packed courtroom.
The ruling came after Vancouver friends of Sabrina Meng Wanzhou offered homes worth millions of dollars as bail collateral. Husband Liu Xiaozong pumped his fist in victory as Meng wiped away tears in the packed courtroom.
A lawyer opposing bail says the snapshots provided to the court are just ‘typical tourist pictures’.
A lawyer opposing bail says the snapshots provided to the court are just ‘typical tourist pictures’.
Secret letters, fan fliers and laptop etiquette at the Supreme Court in Vancouver, as Huawei CFO’s bail hearings continue.
Secret letters, fan fliers and laptop etiquette at the Supreme Court in Vancouver, as Huawei CFO’s bail hearings continue.
Meng, held in prison since her December 1 arrest, faces extradition to the US on fraud charges concerning the breach of sanctions against sales to Iran. The hearing adjourned on Monday without a decision.
Meng, held in prison since her December 1 arrest, faces extradition to the US on fraud charges concerning the breach of sanctions against sales to Iran. The hearing adjourned on Monday without a decision.
It happened on Sunday morning at a US$4.2 million property owned by Sabrina Meng Wanzhou’s husband, Liu Xiaozong. Neighbours confirm that Meng has lived in the house, and it was still occupied.
It happened on Sunday morning at a US$4.2 million property owned by Sabrina Meng Wanzhou’s husband, Liu Xiaozong. Neighbours confirm that Meng has lived in the house, and it was still occupied.
Meng Wanzhou’s current circumstances are remarkable, but her Canadian backstory is familiar – she is a reverse immigrant who left family members in Vancouver for years. Title documents on two Vancouver mansions, worth US$16.4 million, identify her husband as Liu Xiaozong.
Meng Wanzhou’s current circumstances are remarkable, but her Canadian backstory is familiar – she is a reverse immigrant who left family members in Vancouver for years. Title documents on two Vancouver mansions, worth US$16.4 million, identify her husband as Liu Xiaozong.
How the drama of Meng Wanzhou’s bail hearing played out in a Vancouver courtroom, behind two layers of bulletproof glass.
How the drama of Meng Wanzhou’s bail hearing played out in a Vancouver courtroom, behind two layers of bulletproof glass.
Huawei used an unofficial subsidiary, Skycom, to deal with Iran and Meng deliberately misrepresented the two companies as wholly separate, Vancouver court hears.
Huawei used an unofficial subsidiary, Skycom, to deal with Iran and Meng deliberately misrepresented the two companies as wholly separate, Vancouver court hears.
Tax and border chiefs have hailed their cooperation in the case of Xun “Sunny” Wang – but a court ruling shows that auditors had to fight for access to files on his millionaire Chinese clients, that were seized by border agents in raids
Tax and border chiefs have hailed their cooperation in the case of Xun “Sunny” Wang – but a court ruling shows that auditors had to fight for access to files on his millionaire Chinese clients, that were seized by border agents in raids
Guidelines for immigration staff say giving birth in Canada is no violation of the rules governing tourists, and pregnancy does not have to be declared because it isn’t considered a “medical condition”.
Guidelines for immigration staff say giving birth in Canada is no violation of the rules governing tourists, and pregnancy does not have to be declared because it isn’t considered a “medical condition”.
Police believe that Shen was killed by Ibrahim Ali, 28, a Syrian refugee living in Vancouver. Now the Syrian-Canadian community is appealing for calm.
Police believe that Shen was killed by Ibrahim Ali, 28, a Syrian refugee living in Vancouver. Now the Syrian-Canadian community is appealing for calm.
Police say Ibrahim Ali, 28, arrived in Canada just three months before Shen was found dead in a Burnaby park in July 2017.
Police say Ibrahim Ali, 28, arrived in Canada just three months before Shen was found dead in a Burnaby park in July 2017.
Case studies from the biggest immigration fraud in Canadian history reveal the privileged lifestyles of Chinese millionaire migrants – and the bizarre justifications some used to try to fend off exclusion orders.
Case studies from the biggest immigration fraud in Canadian history reveal the privileged lifestyles of Chinese millionaire migrants – and the bizarre justifications some used to try to fend off exclusion orders.
How policymakers ignored alarm bells for years about a systemic flaw in the world’s biggest wealth migration system.
How policymakers ignored alarm bells for years about a systemic flaw in the world’s biggest wealth migration system.
The resolution, adopted by in the face of a Chinese maternity tourism boom in British Columbia, was attacked by the left-leaning NDP as an example of ‘division and hate’ that went beyond the tactics of Donald Trump.
The resolution, adopted by in the face of a Chinese maternity tourism boom in British Columbia, was attacked by the left-leaning NDP as an example of ‘division and hate’ that went beyond the tactics of Donald Trump.
Newborns with non-resident mothers have risen 24 per cent in the past year and 59 per cent since 2015 at Richmond Hospital in British Columbia, where they now make up almost a quarter of all births.
Newborns with non-resident mothers have risen 24 per cent in the past year and 59 per cent since 2015 at Richmond Hospital in British Columbia, where they now make up almost a quarter of all births.