Ukrainian PhD student Sofiia Saichenko speaks with Jia Wang about completing her doctoral studies at the University of Alberta, and how language and art have the power to shape our world.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast

Evan Oddleifson speaks with Helen Cheung about her recently published book, "Mercantile Mobility: Chinese Merchants in Western Canada", and exhibition at the Bruce Peel Special Collections at the University of Alberta. Written by Helen Kwan Yee Cheung, designed by Kevin Zak, and edited by Cheryl Cundell, the Mercantile Mobility catalogue won two Aw…

Jia Wang speaks with Master Shi Yandi about his life as a Shaolin monk. Master Yandi is recognized as a natural leader and an outstanding representative of Shaolin Temple’s illustrious history, heritage, and Shaolin Zen martial arts and culture; he is a practitioner and pioneer of the contemporary Shaolin way of life.…

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Orphaned in Hong Kong at age seven and thrown into the whirlwind of WWII, Mr. Bob Tatz shares his incredible story of survival as we discuss his recently-published memoir, "Lost in the Battle for Hong Kong". If you are interested in purchasing Bob's book, it is now available on Amazon.Residents of the Edmonton area may buy directly from the author …

Professor Ryan Dunch of the University of Alberta discusses the evolution and current state of religion in China.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast

Professor Jeremy Paltiel speaks with host Jia Wang about the ongoing evolution of the Communist Party of China.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast

Recording of Dashan's informal talk, "dialogue with Dashan", at the University of Alberta on June 7, 2018.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast

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Dashan, aka "the most famous foreigner in China" discusses cultural differences and similarities, what it means to be a cultural ambassador, and how he became interested in China in the first place.Host: Jia Wang, Deputy Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast

Guy Saint-Jacques, former Ambassador of Canada to China, discusses Canada-China relations, Chinese investment, and doing business with China. Host: Jia Wang, Deputy Director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta.Oleh China Matters - the China Institute podcast