U.S., China hold first high-level talks on AI. Here’s why it matters
U.S. technology experts say the meeting could offer a glimpse into Beijing’s thinking about AI amid a generally tight-lipped Chinese approach to the technology.
World
May 14
‘High risk’: Canada, allies warn of state-sponsored cyberthreats to civil society
The advisory warns cyber actors backed by Russia, China and other countries are increasingly targeting non-profit and advocacy groups, journalists and other civil society members.
Tech
May 14
Why Philippines wants Canada’s help to avoid China, U.S. ‘great power rivalry’
Manalo visited Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa this month to mark 75 years of bilateral relations, meeting with federal ministers for trade, immigration, aid and diplomacy.
Canada
May 14
U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
World
Apr 22
Ex-RCMP officer charged with foreign interference looks to quash charges
Authorities allege Majcher, 61, a resident of Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China.
Crime
Apr 22
Beijing orders Apple to pull WhatsApp, Threads from its China app store
Meta's WhatsApp and Threads were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns.
Tech
Apr 19
U.S. says China backing Russia’s war effort in Ukraine through trade, intel
U.S. officials said Chinese materials are filing critical gaps in Russia's defense production cycle and helping Moscow undertake the expansion of its defence industrial base.
World
Apr 12
Case against ex-Mountie charged with helping China can go ahead in Quebec, judge says
Authorities allege Majcher, a resident of Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China.
Canada
May 8
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11
CSIS prepped briefing on China’s election meddling, inquiry hears
The public inquiry studying alleged meddling in Canada's most recent elections will hear from the prime minister's national security adviser on Monday.
Canada
Apr 8
China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop ‘reunion’ with Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping spoke of a ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan when he met with a former Taiwanese president. Beijing has threatened to use force to reabsorb the democracy.
World
Apr 10
Montreal UN aviation workers busted in China-Libya drone sale conspiracy
Two men who previously worked with the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal face charges for allegedly trying to sell Chinese drones to Libya.
Canada
Apr 23
CSIS intel suggests China attempted to funnel $250K, possibly for election interference
The document was shown Thursday at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference, which is examining attempts to meddle in democracy during the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Politics
Apr 4
Senator references ‘Trumpian denialism’ in foreign interference debate around China
Broad consensus after phase one of foreign interference inquiry holds that while countries tried to influence Canadian elections, the integrity of the vote held.
Politics
Apr 19
Former Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges
Yuesheng Wang, who is out on bail, entered the not guilty pleas at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore. He has said he intends to fight to clear his name.
Canada
Apr 5
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
U.S. News
Apr 4
Microsoft’s ‘cascade of security failures’ blamed for Chinese hack of U.S. officials
A blistering report from the U.S. Cyber Safety Review Board found Microsoft still doesn't know the root cause of the 2023 hack that targeted the U.S. government and others.
Tech
Apr 3
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Canada
Apr 24
Possible TikTok ban in U.S. looms after Biden signs bill, setting up legal fight
TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the company expects to win a legal challenge to block the legislation forcing its China-based owner ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets.
U.S. News
Apr 24