https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:20 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/champagne-lands-china-forced-labour-concerns-resurface Canadian finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China on a four-day trip, following up on PM Mark Carney’s landmark trip in January... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:47:51 +0000 Asia Watch 59740 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/japan-south-korea-host-macron-g7-focus-pivots-indo-pacific French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on rare trips to Tokyo and Seoul to mine untapped partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. ... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:50:33 +0000 Asia Watch 59741 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/taiwan-opposition-leader-visits-china-rare-talks-xi China hosted the leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party this week for the first time in a decade, sidelining Taiwan’s democratically elected government.... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:53:55 +0000 Asia Watch 59757 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/trump-tops-list-geopolitical-concerns-southeast-asia Southeast Asians are most worried about climate change, major-power rivalry, and the U.S.’s volatile foreign policy, according to an annual pulse-check.... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0000 Asia Watch 59758 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/canada-china-strategic-partnership-full-display-hainan-expo Ottawa is making inroads towards its goal of doubling non-U.S. exports over the next decade, thanks in part to blossoming Canada–China trade.... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:38:25 +0000 Asia Watch 59770 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/risks-beijings-muddled-middle-east-calculus China is working with Pakistan to end the conflict in the Middle East to reinforce its image as a “responsible and stable” global power.... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:42:31 +0000 Asia Watch 59771 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/canada-japan-join-sprawling-indo-pacific-exercises-first One of Asia's largest military exercises kicked off on Monday in the Philippines, bringing together 17,000 personnel from seven countries.... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:02 +0000 Asia Watch 59843 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/lee-eyes-expanded-trade-and-investment-india-vietnam South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made state visits to India and Vietnam this week to deepen ties with two of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:18 +0000 Asia Watch 59844 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/australian-foreign-minister-embarks-energy-security-trip Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong travelled to China, Japan, and South Korea this week to discuss Australia’s energy vulnerabilities.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:09:54 +0000 Asia Watch 59888 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/india-new-zealand-ink-fta On Monday, India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA), a potential model for Canada in forging its own trade deal with India.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:12:33 +0000 Asia Watch 59889 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/touchdown-diplomacy-transforming-indo-pacific-connectivity International diplomacy over the past week has been a study in contrasts: from Washington, inconsistent messaging and stop-start measures to resolve the crisis in Iran; from the Indo-Pacific, clarity of purpose by leaders looking to shore up ties... Thu, 07 May 2026 11:04:27 +0000 Asia Watch 59908 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/asian-development-bank-drop-70b-regional-infrastructure The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest a staggering US$70 billion to boost energy and digital infrastructure across the region – US$50 billion for a Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and another US$20 billion for technology and digital... Thu, 07 May 2026 11:07:21 +0000 Asia Watch 59909 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/trump-touches-down-china Analysis: On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for his long-awaited summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.... Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:40 +0000 Asia Watch 59923 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/duterte-down-not-out The Philippines House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, inflaming the feud between the Duterte and Marcos camps.... Thu, 14 May 2026 11:14:03 +0000 Asia Watch 59924 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/asia-watch/modis-eurotrip-cements-new-era-india-europe-relations Starting last weekend, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on a six-day trip.... Fri, 22 May 2026 11:39:53 +0000 Asia Watch 59943 at https://www.asiapacific.ca