Charles Labrecque

Political scientist interested in China, world politics, global challenges, and lots of non-academic stuff like skiing and climbing.

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

APF Canada invites applications for the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship for 2026-27.

Application deadline: Sunday, June 21,  2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Fellowship period: September 1, 2026 – 30 August 30,  2027

Apply here: https://t.co/gsZ6DPcDE1

#ResearchOpportunity #Fellowship

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

Canada now receives more capital from the #ASEAN region than it invests.

Our latest #InvestmentMonitor breaks down Canada-Southeast Asia investment trades over the past two decades.

🔗 Explore more of our findings and key trends: https://t.co/LWlK4xXKbg

[Power to the People ☭🕊 @ProudSocialist]

Rubio: “Iran is run by religious fanatics.”

The White House right now:

[Dylan Williams @dylanotes]

This is a fearless speech by the first Democratic Iranian-American Member of Congress.

Rep. Ansari is unequivocal in her commitment to freedom for Iran’s people.

Equally inspiring is her commitment to upholding our Constitution and the rule of law, especially on matters of war.

[The Lowy Institute @LowyInstitute]

Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney joined @mfullilove at the @LowyInstitute tonight for a wide-ranging conversation on the rules-based order, middle power cooperation, and how PM Carney navigates his relationship with President Trump.
https://t.co/fBsYGLqZgp

[Suhasini Haidar @suhasinih]

After Spain and France, ASEAN countries call out US and Israel for "initiating" attacks that have led to conflict in the Middle East, call for respect for UN charter.

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

📣 We are accepting #applications!

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is seeking a Research Scholar (RS) with a regional focus on Southeast Asia and a Research Scholar (RS) to support our research focused on Canada-Asia Trade and Investment relations in #Vancouver.

Application deadline: December 7, 2025 (11:59 p.m. PT) Info here: https://t.co/S0q2cR5QVX

The anticipatory start date for these positions is Janurary 2026

#CanadaAsia #VancouverJobs #SoutheastAsia #Trade #Investment

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

Join us Sep 27 for an in-person talk with our Distinguished Fellow @tvpaul1 on #India's rise and its quest for great power status!

This event is co-hosted by @CICVancouver and @UBC Institute of Asian Research – register now: https://t.co/WjLpeXZVNI

[Joel Atkinson @Joel_P_Atkinson]

Chosun Ilbo conducted a survey of 30 students and graduates of Seoul National University’s Department of Diplomacy, born between 1993 and 2002.
Favorability /10:
USA: 7.57
Taiwan: 6.21
Japan: 5.73
China: 3.83
The number of students majoring in Chinese language and literature at SNU is now as low as German.
Big majority think anti-China sentiment is growing in Korea.
Article talks about how Chinese netizens/influencers enjoy calling South Korea America's dog, and how Korean see Chinese as dirty, uncivilized etc.
Dongduk Women's University professor Lee Dong-ryul is quoted saying that South Korean young people's support for democracy, what happened in Hong Kong etc. have played a role in changing attitudes.
https://t.co/TZ414ahLvJ

[Lindsay Warner @Lindsay_Warner]

Catastrophic.

[Ray Wong @Ray_WongHKI]

Our report on China’s subnational diplomacy in Germany is out!

We have found that the current legal and institutional framework in Germany allows #CCP to conduct united front work at subnational level, which contradicts 🇩🇪’s derisking strategy.

For more information👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

[Derek J. Grossman @DerekJGrossman]

“The U.S., Japan and South Korea will create a permanent secretariat to enhance engagement and align policies, as the trilateral grouping emerges as a key bulwark to maintain peace and security across the Indo-Pacific.”
https://t.co/3DfSNHn8mJ

[Paul Triolo @pstAsiatech]

Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
Washington’s pursuit of an increasingly complex lattice of security ties is a dangerous game.
Indeed dangerous....
https://t.co/eqQCaxD2s3

[William Yang @WilliamYang120]

The DPP has achieved an unprecedented feat of securing three consecutive presidential term in a row in Taiwan.

[New York Times World @nytimesworld]

The European Union agreed on limits to artificial intelligence in one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to regulate the technology. https://t.co/yuk6nQCVTL

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

🧵 To commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect upon views from the Asia Pacific – where 70% of the global Indigenous population resides. (1/4)

[Nikkei Asia @NikkeiAsia]

China's economic and tourism recovery hold key to ASEAN: AMRO chief economist

https://t.co/tSMd1kwKxz

[John Blaxland @JohnBlaxland1]

NB:"Government begins consulting on new flood and fire response that won't rely on armed forces".
https://t.co/xWBRJwmwpr
I hope they look closely at #AUSNACS
https://t.co/7jQbJSjn8u

[Lee Harris @leee_harris]

“If [Washington] continues to try to punish other nations and to pass bills and implement ‘America First’ policies in an unpredictable manner, other countries could form an alliance against the US,” said Korean lawmaker Yang Hyang-ja

https://t.co/EttA7drlvK

[@profjulietlu.bsky.social @_JulietLu]

📣 Attention all China Scholars📣
Our wonderful School of Public Policy & Global Affairs at UBC is seeking an Assistant Professor in China Policy and Governance.
Deadline: Mon Oct 16th
Come work with me! Circulate widely! Ask me questions!
@ubcSPPGA
https://t.co/AXVAysaCbX