Prof. Xiaojun Li’s research on Chinese public opinion of the West featured in South China Morning Post
Chinese people hold a much more favourable opinion of European countries than they do of the United States, Prof Xiaojun Li’s survey found.
Canada gained “first-mover advantage” in Japan trade deal, says Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Prof. Yves Tiberghien was asked to comment on Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s recent visit to Canada to discuss economic partnerships, clean energy, and the invasion of Ukraine.
Op-Ed: Prof. Xiaojun Li writes about the findings of his recent study on Chinese public opinion of developed countries
Prof. Xiaojun Li’s surveys from before and after the 2020 US presidential election reveal “patterns [which] suggest that the underlying trends in Chinese public opinion were stable during those three months and will likely remain so in the foreseeable future.”
Prof. Paul Quirk discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motivations amidst speaker of the House voting
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s support for Kevin McCarthy may be difficult to explain, notes Prof. Quirk. “Her mission has always been about promoting herself through conspiracy theories, outlandish provocations, and ultra-Trumpism.”
Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on Canada’s new roadmap for engaging with Japan and South Korea
Professor Yves Tiberghien said recent leadership changes in Japan, South Korea, and China require Canadian stakeholders to pay close attention – especially because the changes coincide with significant social discontent in all three countries.
Photos from our 2022 Political Science Winter Party
UBC Political Science thanks all attendees of our 2022 Winter Party, who came together to celebrate the end of the term and year!
Remembering Professor John Wood (1940-2022)
Dr. John Wood, a long-standing colleague and friend to many in the UBC community died on November 23, 2022.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien calls China’s COVID-19 policy “unsustainable” in CBC interview
“It’s difficult in the sense that [China has] reached an impasse, where they have forced everyone to do perpetual tests, to have sudden quarantines at home, lockdowns, and nobody can plan their life. The economy is in freefall,” says Prof. Tiberghien.
Prof. Paul Quirk comments on possible Georgia runoff election results
“The way Congress works nowadays, most voters don’t care very much about a Senate candidate’s character, intelligence, or experience,” says Prof. Quirk. “But the main thing is how he or she votes in numerous party-line votes that shape the direction of the country.”
Prof. Kathryn Harrison discusses what Canada and China co-hosting COP15 means for climate politics
Prof. Harrison reminds readers that “it’s easy to underestimate how many people there are at these meetings who are deeply committed to trying to move things forward in a positive way and who really care about climate and biodiversity,” despite the political tension present.