History
About Us
The China Institute at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ was established in 2005 with an endowment fund of C$37 million from the Government of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. The endowment matched the appraised value of The Mactaggart Art Collection, donated to the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Museums by Edmonton philanthropists Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart, under an agreement by the University that the funds so obtained would be used to create a China Institute, dedicated to enhancing understanding between Canada and China.The China Institute is focused on the study of contemporary China, including cutting-edge and policy relevant research on Chinese energy policy, politics, economy, social issues, culture and Canada-China relations.
Directors
Director L. Philippe Rheault was appointed in September 2023. Jia Wang acted as Interim Director of The China Institute from 2020-2023. Gordon Houlden, the first Director of The China Institute, served from 2008-2020; he was appointed in 2008 and commenced his second term as Director in 2014. Dr. Wenran Jiang was the Acting Director from 2005-2008.