Asia Pacific
Covering all issues relating to the Asia Pacific region and how they affect Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada
Beware pitfalls of joint ventures in China: report
New report sheds light on good, bad partnership models for Canadian tech companies
COVID-19 pandemic puts big dent into Canada's inbound FDI from Asia-Pacific
A recent report shows that inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) from the Asia-Pacific region into Canada in the first half of 2020 has slowed dramatically, owing directly to the COVID-19...
Think-tank launches report comparing post-COVID return-to-school measures taken throughout Asia Pacific
With return-to-school protocols being hotly debated here in B.C., the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada has launched a new report looking at how other countries in the region are handling the...
China is paving its 'belt and road' to British Columbia
Surrey warehouse part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, say its proponents
Next step in Canada-China relations divides experts
Top Canadian observers can’t agree on definition of ‘rebooting’ countries’ trade talks
Trade alliance could ease Canada’s China dependence
The country’s trade future may align with its geopolitical lines on the global stage, observers say
Activist: No easy option for B.C. businesses choosing between stay or leave in Hong Kong
The reality of Hong Kong falling under the full rule of Beijing is that Canadian and B.C. businesses that have long used the city as their Asia gateway will face an exceedingly difficult - and...
India beckons as green technology market for B.C.
Changing B.C.’s export strategy can spur a shift towards a greener post-COVID-19 economy, officials say – and the opportunity may be greater with countries where Canadians are comfortable sharing...
Canada urged to welcome Hong Kong’s asylum seekers
Canada needs to act more proactively to provide a safe haven for Hong Kong’s asylum-seekers, Canadian citizens living in the city and businesses looking to flee the Beijing crackdown that is...
Ottawa suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong; ceases exports of sensitive goods
Ottawa has suspended its extradition treaty - effective immediately - with Hong Kong after China this week passed a new, controversial National Security Law that severely eroded the city’s...