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China’s Frontier Lands: An APF Canada Blog Series
Introduction Join us for a virtual field trip to the frontier lands of remotest China! UBC Political Science … Lijiang is on the UNESCO world heritage list and one of best preserved ancient cities in China. It is the hub of the … Naxi people remain in today’s Lijiang, pushed out by high prices and economic realities. Lijiang also makes a good job …
Admission Scams Push Indian International Students in Canada to the Brink of Deportation
The Takeaway Canada’s education system consistently ranks as one of the best worldwide, attracting large numbers of international … case. Such widespread fraud has been a recurring issue for years, highlighting the vulnerabilities of international …
Canada-Japan Relations: Time to Hit Reset
our largest trading relationships has been put at risk by the perceived snub offered to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo … of cold feet that almost sank the agreement. It is time for a reset to restore this important bilateral relationship. The best way to do this is to double down now to resolve the …
As the World Reopens, Hong Kong's Tourism Sector Waits to Recover
The Takeaway Hong Kong’s long-awaited tourism recovery has … to lure travellers. Despite government incentives and consumption-boosting measures, tourists are flocking to … sales during the first quarter of 2023. Expectations for consumption are conservative across various …
Global Value Chains and the Post-COVID-19 Economy
Manufacturing production across the globe has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. … (GVCs). According the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the region accounts for 50 … has added a sense of urgency to this transition and the best investment governments can make to help MSMEs is to …
China’s Import Bans on Taiwan Show Economic Coercion is Here to Stay
The Takeaway China recently put new bars on the imports of major seafood categories and iconic beverages from Taiwan. As cross-strait tensions … failure to file sufficient documentation as the reason for these suspensions. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council …
Canada-in-Asia Conference Arrives in Singapore February 26-29, 2024
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual … at the Dinner will be Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge …
Civil Unrest in Northeast India's Manipur State Shakes Local Economy, Regional Stability
The Takeaway For 84 days, ethnic strife has engulfed the northeast Indian … state of Manipur. The clashes have killed 125 people and displaced 60,000, ground the local economy to a halt, and … and ethnic violence can disrupt the Indian government’s best-laid developmental and political plans for the broader …
Our Time to Shine — Divisive U.S. Election Helps Elevate Canada’s Global Brand
The pundits are having a field day with the results of the U.S. election. But for me, there are two critical takeaways for Canada: First, … companies and entrepreneurs are seen to have access to the best talent globally. Now is the time to cement the notion of …
Sri Lanka’s New Leftist President Signals Sharp Political Shift
The Takeaway Sri Lanka's presidential election on September … Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), signalling an appetite for change amid an ongoing economic crisis. Dissanayake has … has signalled a desire to prioritize Sri Lanka’s "best interests" over foreign influences. This pragmatic …