VOA / Voice of America has suggested a Christmas Card writing campaign, started a few days ago. Feel free to write to the Chinese Ambassador to Canada, CONG Peiwu, at the following address: Ambassador CONG Peiwu, c/o The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, 515 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 5H3. ItContinue reading “Christmas Card Campaign for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor … #freechinahostages”
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TAKING ON CHINA Now Available at these Bookstores in Calgary…
My book, TAKING ON CHINA: How I Freed My Husband from Jail – A Memoir by Karen Patterson – is now available at these fine bookstores. Pop in and pick up a copy: PAGES Books on Kensington – 1135 Kensington Road NW Calgary, AB – 403.283.6655 SHELF LIFE BOOKs – 1302 4th St SW Calgary,Continue reading “TAKING ON CHINA Now Available at these Bookstores in Calgary…”
Uighurs Under Threat
Today I listened and learned during this fantastic 3 hour long forum / panel on the atrocities that are being committed against the Muslim Uighurs in Western China by the Chinese Communist authorities. It is more than just a ‘cultural genocide’, more of an ethnic cleansing. Many well known and super informed speakers, such as:Continue reading “Uighurs Under Threat”
CREATIVE MORNINGS: Karen Patterson
OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM: Where Canada and China Differ on Human Rights … I gave this talk about China, my book, human rights and the writing process on September 11th 2020, online zoom as part of the CREATIVEMORNINGS monthly speaker series. It was a good group and fun to talk about the book writingContinue reading “CREATIVE MORNINGS: Karen Patterson”
Biden/Harris provide hope to the 2 Canadian Michaels STILL languishing behind bars in Beijing …
Let’s see what happens, but the hope is that Biden/Harris will be able to help Canada to put the right amount of pressure on Beijing to release the 2 illegally detained Michaels, who have been behind bars with zero evidence of wrong doing for 700 days. In fact, Canada might need more than just Washington’sContinue reading “Biden/Harris provide hope to the 2 Canadian Michaels STILL languishing behind bars in Beijing …”
Interview on CKOM 650 – Saskatoon!
I will be on the John Gormley radio show on CKOM 650 on Monday August 10th at 12:05 pm MST/Calgary/Saskatoon time … I will be speaking about my book, TAKING ON CHINA: How I Freed My Husband from Jail – A Memoir by Karen Patterson, and Canada / China relations. Hosted by Mike Couros, asContinue reading “Interview on CKOM 650 – Saskatoon!”
Silence is an enabler of China’s human rights abuse
As a politician with firsthand experience of injustice, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s recent declaration that she will not remain silent on sexism because to be would “be a form of acceptance” struck a chord with millions globally, I among them. AOC as she is known – New York’s 14 th Congressional District congresswoman – said becauseContinue reading “Silence is an enabler of China’s human rights abuse”
CHQR 770 Interview …
Tomorrow, Friday July 31st 2020 at 10:35 am MST/Calgary time I will be talking about my book, TAKING ON CHINA, on CHQR 770 with host Danielle Smith. Click to tune in
What is the Magnitsky Act and why is it relevant now?
The present tensions, albeit escalating tensions on a daily basis, between China and the United States, calls for us to be familiar with the Magnitsky Act, as it might end up coming into effect sooner than later. I found this explanation on Wikipedia, so instead of re writing it, take a look here: “The Magnitsky Act,Continue reading “What is the Magnitsky Act and why is it relevant now?”
CBC’s Homestretch Interview …
I just received word from the producer of CBC’s HOMESTRETCH afternoon program that I will be chatting with Doug Dirks on Friday July 24th 2020 around 3:30 pm or so about my book, TAKING ON CHINA: How I Freed My Husband from Jail – A Memoir by Karen Patterson. You can tune in on https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio?radio_one=calgary&cbc_music=edmontonContinue reading “CBC’s Homestretch Interview …”