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World

BC First Nation says no to China-Canada Unequal Treaty, aka FIPA: The SinoFile

A First Nation is trying to stop Chinese history from repeating itself -- in Canada.

Pundit's advice to President Obama: consider potential Chinese 'revolution' and 'war' in South China Sea: The SinoFile

Note to Obama: don't underestimate the impact of 500 'incidents' per day happening in China.

Canada, an environmental safe haven for those concerned with Beijing pollution crisis: The SinoFile

As smog chokes up Beijing, Canada looks to be an environmental haven to many Chinese.

#MyJihad: How a hashtag aims to reintroduce Muslims to Canada and US

A #MyJihad activist tells VO about a US-based movement against Islamophobia, crossing the border into Canada.

Beijing's stellar Idle No More coverage: The SinoFile

Maybe this is China's way of telling Harper: 'Hey, we're not so different you and I.'

China's One Child Policy lives on, for better or for worse: The SinoFile

Why would Beijing hold onto a policy that the nation's leading academics say may cripple China socially and economically?

How Aaron Swartz contributed to Chinese Internet freedom: The SinoFile

Renowned voice on the Chinese Internet tells VO how Swartz contributed to Chinese Internet freedoms.

In China's Internet discourse on Southern Weekend, less is more: The SinoFile

Weibo users find another clever way to continue the discussion on Chinese press freedoms.