When the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28 and the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, most analysts expected Beijing to be among the biggest losers. China imports roughly two-thirds of its crude. Instead, China shrugged — and in the process rewrote the rules. A tanker sits at dock at the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion Westridge Marine Terminal. Canada needs to foster closer ties to China to benefit from that country's energy policies. PHOTO BY HANDOUT/Trans Mountain

【CMHnews Post】From July 31, Albertans will be able to access certain preventive medical imaging services without first obtaining a physician referral under a new provincial policy intended to give residents greater control over their healthcare decisions. In an interview with CMH News, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Mr. Justin Wright said the initiative builds on a program that has operated since approximately 2011, while simplifying the reimbursement p

【CMHnews Post】On June 14, 2026, Calgary hosted a vibrant cultural event filled with youthful energy—the Calgary regional finals of the 19th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students and the 25th “Chinese Bridge” Competition for University Students. Approximately 200 guests from the local government, education sector, and Chinese community, along with teachers, students, and parents, gathered to witness this meaningful moment of cultural ex

【CMHnews Chongqing Post】Composed of twenty-four courtyard compounds inspired by Ming and Qing architecture, the town traces the journey of Rongchang ramie cloth—from its earliest origins to the intricate craftsmanship that has shaped it for generations. Fabric drifts where clouds should be. Lanterns replace constellations. Between them, a narrow ribbon of sky remains, reminding you that every street is also a conversation between earth and air. 《天时周刊》官网站 www.cmhnews.ca

【CMHnews Chongqing Post】In late March 2025, a Chinese content creator known as “Uncle Goose” (Lu’e Ge, literally “The Braised Goose Guy”) set off on an unusual mission. Wearing his signature colorful floral jacket, he spent 8 days traveling across 5 cities in China, following American streamer Speed and repeatedly offering him a taste of his hometown specialty: braised goose from Rongchang, Chongqing. His method was wonderfully simple. He would lift an entire cooked

【CMHnews Sichuan Post】Sichuan News Service, June 12 — Clouds drifted among the mountain ridges, while wooden walkways wound their way through the forests. On June 11, representatives of overseas Chinese-language media participating in the “2026 Overseas Chinese Media Sichuan–Chongqing Tour—Focusing on the Development of the Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle” visited the Bashan Grand Canyon in Xuanhan County, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province. Amid towering peaks, deep gorges, and

【CMHnews Sichuan Post】Bazhong, Sichuan, June 11 (China News Service) — Standing in front of the cliffside of the Nankan Grottoes, representatives of overseas Chinese-language media raised their cameras one after another. Sunlight poured onto the thousand-year-old stone carvings, where the faint outlines of Buddha statues could still be seen and the flowing lines of their robes remained clearly defined. When they reached the Flying Apsaras carvings, Xie Yan, president of

【CMHnews Post】More than a thousand years ago, Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai penned The Hard Road to Shu, a masterpiece that continues to be recited today. A millennium later, representatives of overseas Chinese-language media retraced this historic route linking China's Central Plains and the Bashu region, standing among steep cliffs, imposing mountain passes and winding ancient roads. Representatives of overseas Chinese-language media visit Jianmen Pass. Photo by Zhang Lang

【CMHnews Post】GUANGYUAN, China, June 9 (China News Service) — The waters of the Jialing River flow through a dramatic canyon where traces of ancient plank roads can still be seen on the sheer cliffs above. Within this narrow gorge, highways, railways, waterways, and ancient routes converge in the same space. Standing on the ancient plank road, Gao Xiang, editor-in-chief of Germany's European Chinese News, closed his eyes to experience the unique atmosphere of Mingyue G

【CMHnews Post】GUANGYUAN, China, June 9 (China News Service) — “The sense of familiarity came back instantly.” Walking through the Third Front Memory Block in Lizhou District of Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, Yao Weimin, a correspondent for the Netherlands-based Chinese-language newspaper China-Netherlands Business Post and a former factory worker with 12 years of industrial experience, pointed to a milling machine and said, “I've operated this type of machine before. You have t

【CMHnews Post】GUANGYUAN, Sichuan, June 7 (China News Service) — “Ah, how perilous and towering it is! The road to Shu is harder than climbing to the heavens.” More than a thousand years ago, Tang Dynasty poet Bai Li; immortalized the hardships of the Ancient Shu Roads in his famous poem The Hard Road to Shu. A millennium later, overseas Chinese-language media representatives found themselves tracing that same historic route, winding through steep mountain passes and dramatic

【CMHnews Post】GUANGYUAN, Sichuan, June 7 (China News Service) — “The Ancient Shu Roads lead not only through mountain passes and rugged terrain, but also to the lights of villages and towns.” said Fuhui Xie, senior reporter with the Nordic Chinese Newspaper in Sweden, duting a visit to Tianxiong Village in Guangyuan’s Zhaohua District on June 7. Nestled beneath Tianxiong Pass along the Ancient Shu Roads, Tianxiong Village lies about two kilometers from Zhaohua Ancient City. B

【CMHnews Post】Located by Weishan Lake in northern Jiangsu Province, Pei County is best known as the hometown of Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty. For over two thousand years, it has carried the title: “The land where dragons rise, and where emperors and great names are born.” More than 2,000 years ago, Liu Bang led an uprising that overthrew the previous dynasty with only three thousand men from Pei County, and then established the mighty Han Empire — on

【CMHnews Post】Winding through the landscapes of southern Jiangsu like a colorful ribbon in the sky, Liyang’s famous Rainbow Highway stretches for 365 kilometers, connecting lakes, bamboo forests, villages, and rolling green hills. Along the route, visitors often stumble upon places that feel almost unreal — among them, Goose Village and the dreamy Shenü Lake. Named after the geese animal, the Goose Village has built a surprisingly vibrant local culture around its well-kn

【CMHnews Post】At the Changzhou International AI Community and Z·Pilot AI Tech Park, over 300 cutting-edge AI products from around the world are showcased alongside locally developed technologies from Changzhou itself. From AI glasses capable of multilingual translation and real-time prompting, to beginner-friendly AI music creation kits and advanced low-altitude flight devices, the park offers a glimpse into how artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping everyday life.

【CMHnews Post】In 2026, The Beijing News ranked Xuzhou among China’s Top 30 “long-lasting popular cities” for the first time. During the Labour Day holiday in 2026, the city had more than 3 million visitors, with tourism revenue exceeding 3.3 billion RMB. But Xuzhou is more than a trending destination. It is one of the most important witnesses to the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties. As the homeland of Han-era kings over 2,000 years ago, Xuzhou preserves extraordinary r

Reported by Lynn Wang May 14th，2026 【CMHnews Post】As Alberta enters another wildfire season, the provincial government is signaling a shift in its defensive posture. In a recent phone interview with CMH News, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen detailed how the province has evolved its strategy over the winter months, moving beyond emergency response toward a "whole-of-society" approach to resilience. Core Strategy: Whole-of-Society Collaboration and Transparent Earl

Reported by Lynn Wang May 12th，2026 【CMHnews, Edmonton】On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hosted a multicultural media roundtable. During this intensive hour-long dialogue, the Premier not only outlined an infrastructure blueprint to address the province's population surge but also, in response to a query from CMH News, provided a detailed exposition of Alberta's "Look West" strategy—an ambitious plan to double export shares to Asian markets. Furthermore

【CMHnews Post】Learning Chinese Quyi with Me （2） Writer：RenMei Wang This issue briefly introduces the 6th Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Drum-Song Artists’ Showcase and explores new possibilities for Chinese drum-song overseas. In the first two articles of this column, we began by exploring “what Chinese Quyi is,” then moved closer to Jingyun Dagu and the beauty of Quyi. In this third article, I would like to share a meaningful traditional Quyi event: the 6th Beijing-Tianji

By Luo,Yanjian Photography by An, Yongming 【CMHnews Edmonton Post】On the afternoon of March 28, a multicultural concert featuring guzheng performance and diverse artistic forms was held at the Muttart Theatre—Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton. The event attracted a large community audience, who gathered in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere to experience the beauty of cultural exchange through music. Political and Academic Support Creates a Warm Atmosphere B