Blog Archive for 2014

The APF Canada blog, written by our staff, fellows and occasional outside guests, provides timely insight and information on current affairs, developments in research, and upcoming and past events related to our work on Canada-Asia relations.

December 17, 2014|Author: Trang Nguyen

Anything is Pozible: Improving Access to Finance for SMEs in Asia

Anything is “Pozible”. This is what a small China-based company called Shanghai Transee Design might have you believe. The group of entrepreneurs recently aimed to raise US$8,134 to expand manufacturing of its compact, portable hi-def camera through...
December 16, 2014|Author: Anatole Douaud

Why China is Investing in Central Asia’s Energy Infrastructure

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, China has focused its energy policy towards Central Asia on the upstream, investing in oil and gas extraction to fuel its growing energy demand. But recently China has started investing into the downstream sector...
December 2, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Ten Things to Watch in 2015

As we edge closer to a new year, the APF Canada research team has put together a key list of stories to watch in Canada-Asia relations and current events in Asia. From Canada's new RMB hub, to the imminent Paris climate conference, to leadership...
December 2, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Presenting Our New Look!

It has been a big year for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. We wrapped up the National Conversation on Asia, one of our biggest projects ever. We completed our strategic planning process, which will guide our work for the next five years. We...
December 1, 2014|Author: Kyae Lim Kwon

Five Asia-Related Issues to Follow at COP20 in Lima

Starting today the world’s attention will be focused on Peru’s capital city where the 20th Conference of Party (COP20) is taking place. Since the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol ends in 2020, heads of states and senior officials will discuss and...
November 18, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Crossing the Finish Line: Canada and South Korea’s Nine-Year Free Trade Marathon is Almost Complete

On September 22, 2014, South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), cementing their commitment to greater bilateral economic integration. The completion of the...
October 31, 2014|Author: Charles-Louis Labrecque

Retour sur la mission du Québec en Chine

La mission du Québec en Chine vient de prendre fin. Dirigée par le premier ministre Philippe Couillard, la délégation québécoise s’est arrêtée dans les villes de Shanghai et Beijing, de même que dans la province du Shandong, la province sœur du...
October 21, 2014|Authors: Erin Williams, Eva Busza: VP, Research and Programs, APF Canada

Preparing our Young Generation for Canada’s Asia Challenge

Recent warnings from Malaysian oil and gas giant, Petronas, and the BC LNG alliance about the closing window of opportunity to competitively serve Asian markets should serve as a wake-up call for Canada. But maybe not for the reasons you think....
October 14, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Will Asian Countries Limit Imports of Oils with Relatively High GHG Emission Profiles?

Greenhouse gases (GHG) prevent heat from exiting the earth’s atmosphere. As these gases build up due to natural and anthropogenic causes, they absorb more energy and contribute to the earth’s warming. For decades, countries around the world have...
September 22, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

China’s Nuclear Developments in the 13th Five Year Plan (and What This Means for Canada)

China is ramping up its “going out” nuclear expansion plans ahead of its 13th Five Year Plan, increasingly looking to sign nuclear deals with other countries with the longer term vision of becoming a world leader in nuclear energy by 2020. ...
September 19, 2014|Author: Nathan Allen: Program Manager, APF Canada

From FTA to BFF?: Why South Korea is Canada’s Natural Friend in Asia

When President Park Geun-hye of South Korea meets with Prime Minister Harper, the two will toast the imminent passage of a free trade agreement between the two countries. This is an impressive achievement as it represents Canada’s first agreement...
September 8, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Developments in China's Renewable Energy and Environmental Policies: Interview with Wang Tao

China is currently the world’s largest energy consumer. While its consumption of fossil fuels has grown rapidly over the last decade, it has also become the world leader in installed renewable energy capacity. In this interview, Dr. Wang Tao,...
September 5, 2014|Author: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Meeting Asia’s Needs: What Energy Does Canada Export to Asia?

Canada is the world’s sixth-largest oil producer and third-largest natural gas producer. However, key Asian energy markets—China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea — currently represent a small proportion of our energy exports. Data from...
August 25, 2014|Author: Nathan Allen: Program Manager, APF Canada

Thailand’s Authoritarian Outreach

Thailand’s military coup has recently prompted a period of diplomatic reorientation. As Western countries distance themselves from the military government, Thailand has been busy courting regional allies. Now that its elected government has been...
August 5, 2014|Author: Scarlett Smith

China’s Increasing Meat Consumption and its Economic, Agricultural, and Environmental Impacts

Rising living standards and rapid urbanization rates have led to significant increases in the consumption and production of meat in China. According to recent estimates, the average Chinese person now consumes 60kg of meat per year –more than...
July 24, 2014|Author: Nathan Allen: Program Manager, APF Canada

The Indonesian Election in Canada

The votes have been counted and Indonesia finally knows that Joko Widodo (aka Jokowi) will serve as its next president. Jokowi secured approximately 53% of the votes for president, edging out his rival Prabowo Subianto. Over 133 million voters cast...
June 27, 2014|Author: Matt Summers

Canada's Hard Choices: Avoiding Mistakes and Seeking Benefits in China's Rise

The rules of the game are changing in the Asia-Pacific. The rise of China has helped to bring the region to centre-stage, as questions swirl as to how it will reshape the new global geo-political order. This has no better illustration than the...
June 19, 2014|Author: Mathieu Barthelemy

China’s Nuclear Energy Policy

China’s economy is extremely energy-intensive and relies on coal as its primary source of energy. As pollution from coal and other fossil fuels has increased to hazardous levels, China has begun to seek alternatives. This series of blog posts aims...
June 10, 2014|Author: Yuen Pau Woo

A National Consensus on the Importance of Asia

When Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomes his Australian counterpart this week, he will find in Tony Abbott a kindred spirit. On a wide range of issues – from deficit reduction to climate change – the two leaders are in virtual lock-step. Indeed,...
June 5, 2014|Author: Kirubel Abebe

“Pivot” by Default? Canada’s Role in Asia Pacific

Canada, Asia and a Changing Global Economy The Asia Pacific region is arguably one of the most vibrant and economically booming regions of the world. With China and India at the forefront of the pack, the economic surge Asian countries have enjoyed...

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