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Craig Offman was The Globe and Mail’s Arts Editor.

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August 24, 2017

The graffiti of London’s Shoreditch district, including works by Banksy, deserves a morning of its own

The graffiti of London’s Shoreditch district, including works by Banksy, deserves a morning of its own

A town within a city, London’s Shoreditch is a postindustrial playground

March 6, 2017

Chinese-born Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, right, is seen outside the International Finance Centre in Hong Kong in December, 2013.

Chinese-born Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, right, is seen outside the International Finance Centre in Hong Kong in December, 2013.

Brian Mulroney, Liberal government seek release of billionaire in China

December 30, 2016

Kimpton Schofield Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kimpton Schofield Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Kimpton Schofield Hotel is Cleveland’s indie alternative

December 22, 2016

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a news conference in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2016.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a news conference in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2016.

Cash-for-access organizers sought payments that exceeded federal contribution limits

November 26, 2016

Cuban students walk in front of a mural of the Cuban flag in Havana, Cuba, November 22, 2016. REUTERS/Enrique de la Osa

Cuban students walk in front of a mural of the Cuban flag in Havana, Cuba, November 22, 2016. REUTERS/Enrique de la Osa

What a Cuban phenomenon called 'The Package' tells us about Fidel Castro's Cuba

CRAIG OFFMAN

November 24, 2016

Located along the waterfront of Brooklyn’s East River, the William Vale offers guests a spot of luxury in an industrial neighbourhood.

Located along the waterfront of Brooklyn’s East River, the William Vale offers guests a spot of luxury in an industrial neighbourhood.

The William Vale changes the Williamsburg hotel landscape

November 17, 2016

You Ziqi of Richmond, B.C says Chinese authorities forced her to give false testimony against a former judge.

You Ziqi of Richmond, B.C says Chinese authorities forced her to give false testimony against a former judge.

Detained Canadian says China tortured her into giving bribery confession

October 14, 2016

Trolls hijack debate by saying something inflammatory to upset the community and incite anger. Maybe they mean it, maybe they don’t. It’s impossible to know.

Trolls hijack debate by saying something inflammatory to upset the community and incite anger. Maybe they mean it, maybe they don’t. It’s impossible to know.

Donald Trump seems to be campaigning to be Troll-in-Chief

CRAIG OFFMAN

September 20, 2016

China's President Xi Jinping (front) and Premier Li Keqiang arrive for the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The government has promised to rein in the country’s pervasive graft issue.

China's President Xi Jinping (front) and Premier Li Keqiang arrive for the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The government has promised to rein in the country’s pervasive graft issue.

Seven things to know about China’s overseas anti-corruption campaign

August 26, 2016

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting they had at the G20 Summit in Turkey last November.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting they had at the G20 Summit in Turkey last November.

Trade deal with China? Six key facts for Trudeau to consider

August 12, 2016

Canadian and Chinese national flags hang from a lamp post in front of the giant portrait of former Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong at Beijing's Tiananmen Square December 2, 2009.

Canadian and Chinese national flags hang from a lamp post in front of the giant portrait of former Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong at Beijing's Tiananmen Square December 2, 2009.

Chinese Communist mouthpiece the People’s Daily finds an outlet in Canada

July 22, 2016

<p>Delegates stand and cheer at the end of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.</p>

<p>Delegates stand and cheer at the end of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.</p>

Cleveland confidential: Six things I learned at the bonfire of the GOP

July 20, 2016

Delegates cheer on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday. Much is riding on Donald Trump’s coming address to the convention, expected Thursday.

Delegates cheer on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday. Much is riding on Donald Trump’s coming address to the convention, expected Thursday.

GOP’s recovery could be riding on strength of Trump’s next speech

July 19, 2016

Delegate holds a sign in support of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Delegate holds a sign in support of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

At GOP convention, Trump supporters hail message of resurgence

July 18, 2016

A man carrying a rifle watches anti-Trump activists protest outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Monday.

A man carrying a rifle watches anti-Trump activists protest outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Monday.

Cleveland residents back weapon-carrying to make 'America Safe Again'

July 17, 2016

Buildings stand in the downtown area ahead of the the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., on Sunday, July 17, 2016. A key Republican National Convention committee crushed a long-shot attempt by rogue delegates to block Donald Trump's nomination, as internal strife that's roiled the party for much of the past decade was on full display Thursday amid fights over governing rules for the next four years.

Buildings stand in the downtown area ahead of the the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., on Sunday, July 17, 2016. A key Republican National Convention committee crushed a long-shot attempt by rogue delegates to block Donald Trump's nomination, as internal strife that's roiled the party for much of the past decade was on full display Thursday amid fights over governing rules for the next four years.

Cleveland braces for spotlight as home of Republican National Convention

July 16, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, introduces Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., during a campaign event to announce Pence as the vice presidential running mate on, Saturday, July 16, 2016, in New York.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, introduces Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., during a campaign event to announce Pence as the vice presidential running mate on, Saturday, July 16, 2016, in New York.

Trump introduces ‘partner’ Mike Pence, but the Donald is still the star

July 8, 2016

Former president George W. Bush in a photograph taken during an infamous moment of his term, as he declares a victory in Iraq, onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003.

Former president George W. Bush in a photograph taken during an infamous moment of his term, as he declares a victory in Iraq, onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003.

Review: In Bush, Jean Edward Smith has woven a compelling examination of an unlikely ascent to the White House

July 7, 2016

Michael Chan, the Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade.

Michael Chan, the Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade.

Threatening lawsuit, Michael Chan demands apology from Jason Kenney

June 20, 2016

The decision came after Gao Bingchen criticized Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who dressed down a Canadian journalist after she asked Stéphane Dion about China’s human-rights record, and mocked Ontario cabinet minister Michael Chan’s controversial response to the incident.

The decision came after Gao Bingchen criticized Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who dressed down a Canadian journalist after she asked Stéphane Dion about China’s human-rights record, and mocked Ontario cabinet minister Michael Chan’s controversial response to the incident.

Columnist’s firing at B.C.-based Chinese paper stirs press-freedom concerns