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An occasional series presenting the findings of major research projects into aspects of Canadian ties with Asia undertaken with funding from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The series is available both electronically and in hard copy.
The report looks at the economic contribution of transnational Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs. The study finds that 42% of Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs are transnational, many building their business on the trade of goods, services, technology, knowledge and culture between Canada and their country of origin. These transnational entrepreneurs contribute to international trade and help Canadian...
April 04, 2007
The study looks at banking reform in China over the past 30 years and its role in today’s Chinese economy. It concludes that China has not paid the same attention to reform of its financial systems as it has to other aspects of its economy. Because of this, Chinese banking is inefficient and ill-equipped to do all that could reasonably be expected in China’s emerging complex...
March 29, 2007
This report presents the results of a 2005 survey of outward direct investment intentions of 296 Chinese companies, including specific information on proposed Chinese investment in Canada. It also provides an analysis of Chinese policy on outward investment, and details of the recent performance of Chinese overseas investment. In addition, there is a brief profile of each of the 12 largest...
December 07, 2005
The report looks at China’s transformation from petroleum exporter to the second-largest oil consumer in the world. Currently burning about six million barrels of oil a day, this appetite for energy will continue to expand as the world’s fastest growing economy closes in on its goal of quadrupling its economy by 2020. China’s economic development has been energy intensive. While...
May 04, 2005
The report explores Japanese foreign direct investment in Canada, noting that Canada’s commercial relationship with Japan has declined “significantly” in recent years. Describing this as a “worrying situation”, the report highlights the importance of Japan to Canada’s economic health, as it is both a major global source of investment funds as well as a source...
March 24, 2005
This report presents the results of a survey conducted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), conducted in fall 2004. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the perceptions of APMA members regarding developments in the automobile industry in East Asia, especially China. This survey is the first of its kind and it reflects a growing...
January 25, 2005
This paper looks at the transition in the governance of Hong Kong as it moves from British colony to self-governing Chinese region, and notes the importance of the process for the future of China. It examines some of the attributes of democracy and applies them to the current situation in Hong Kong. It looks at some historical models of the move toward democratic government, including in Canada....
January 20, 2005
This report provides the first comprehensive look at Canadian services and investment activity in India. It is based on field research in both India and Canada, and an analysis of trade and investment statistics. Based on this, it estimates Canada sold $336 million of commercial services in India in 2002, some two times greater than official statistics. It also estimates the stock of investment...
May 07, 2004
The report is one of a series of papers commissioned by APF Canada in response to a dialogue on Canadian foreign policy initiated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bill Graham. The author points to the tension between Canada’s economic interests in its relations with China and human rights practices in China that offend many Canadians. Ottawa should press Beijing to grant further freedoms to...
November 20, 2003
The report is one of a series of papers commissioned by APF Canada in response to a dialogue on Canadian foreign policy initiated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bill Graham. The author looks at the post-September 11 security situation in Southeast Asia. He argues that security challenges in the region are either internal or intra-regional and generally involve some challenge to existing regimes...
November 19, 2003