6 d. ago ‘It can’t just be a competition on price’: Why Seaspan didn’t bid on BC Ferries contract

It comes as BC Ferries faces public pressure over its recent decision to award a multi-billion-dollar contract to build four new major vessels to a Chinese shipyard.

Economics

2 w. ago China Doesn’t Hold Upper Hand Versus US, Biden Official Says

It will take “a generation” to diversify some of the US dependency on China for rare earths and other segments of global supply chains, but that doesn’t mean Beijing holds the economic upper hand over Washington, former US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said.

Politics

2 w. ago China’s Record Oil Stockpile Offers Buffer as Iran Crisis Builds

Oil refiners in China — the largest takers of Iranian crude — are unfazed for now about the possibility of interruptions to Middle Eastern supplies given the nation has a record stockpile that provides a temporary buffer.

Economics

3 w. ago China Cuts Steel Output as Beijing’s Curbs Start to Take Effect

China churned out a lot less steel in May compared to the previous year as mills responded to the government’s pledge to cut production.

Culture

3 w. ago Bunge Clears Way for $8.2 Billion Viterra Deal With China Nod

Bunge Global SA’s $8.2 billion takeover of Glencore Plc-backed Viterra was green-lit by China, removing the last major hurdle to the deal’s conclusion.

Economics

4 w. ago What to know about the Weihei shipyard chosen by B.C. to build four major vessels

The decision has set off a flurry of interest, including B.C.'s transportation minister flagging worries about the choice

Politics

4 w. ago BC Ferries’ plan to build new vessels in China takes heat from both sides of the aisle

The decision has landed in the choppy waters of a global trade war and a surging 'buy Canadian' movement that was not on the radar last fall.

Other

4 w. ago Updated: Minister flags concern over B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard

Mike Farnworth says he’s worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.

Politics

4 w. ago Updated: Minister raises concerns over B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard

Mike Farnworth says he’s worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.

Politics