https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:56:30 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/explainer-geely-chinese-evs-and-canadas-auto-strategy In July 2026, Geely-owned Lotus electric vehicles (EVs) began arriving in Canada under the arrangement reached between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping in January. The deal allows an initial quota of 49,000 Chinese... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:46:57 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla, Elizabeth Donkervoort Explainer 60119 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/explainer-chery-chinese-evs-and-future-auto-investment-in-canada Growing interest in Canada by Chery Automobile, one of China’s most important global automakers, presents both an opportunity and a policy challenge.... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:23:09 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla, Elizabeth Donkervoort Explainer 60115 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/ciac2026-summary-report-infrastructure Report on key takeaways from CIAC2026 discussions across sessions in the annual Canada-in-Asia Conference’s Infrastructure stream. ... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:19:18 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 60048 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/explainer-risks-and-rewards-byds-ev-investment-canada Analysis: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD’s growing interest in Canada presents both an opportunity and a policy challenge. ... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:13 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla, Elizabeth Donkervoort Explainer 60044 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/summary-report-economic-security-future-canadian-trade-and-investment-with-asia The John H. McArthur Research Fellows Symposium focused on the risks and opportunities shaping the future of trade and investment between Canada and Asia.... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:01:15 +0000 Charles Labrecque: Director of Research, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 60017 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/when-chinese-tech-leaves-china-beijing-follows China’s new Regulations on Outward Investment impose sweeping government scrutiny on companies with Chinese-linked assets, goods, technology, and personnel.... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:47:58 +0000 Elizabeth Donkervoort: Senior Advisor, China Programs, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 60008 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.cahttps://investmentmonitor.ca/ ... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:04:20 +0000 Visit the Site 58048 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/investment-monitor-2026-canada-southeast-asia-two-way-investment APF Canada's Investment Monitor 2026 report on Canada-Southeast Asia two-way foreign direct investment flows at the national and subnational levels.... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:11:04 +0000 Charles Labrecque, Rachael Gurney Reports & Policy Briefs 59618 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/us-launches-trade-bloc-stockpile-counter-chinas-grip U.S. launches alliance and strategic reserve for critical minerals that are key to counter China’s market power and fortify alternative supply chains. ... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:31:03 +0000 Karen Hui: Project Co-ordinator, Programs Insight 59522 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/chinas-fourth-plenum-offers-glimpses-beijings-economic China reveals a preliminary outline of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan — the blueprint that will guide its economic and social development from 2026–30.... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:28:49 +0000 Xiaoting (Maya) Liu, Karen Hui Dispatch 59312 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/events/february-9-asia-business-leaders-advisory-council-annual The Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) is a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders established by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in 2016. ABLAC will meet February 9, 2026, in Singapore.Convened annually to identify... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:31:20 +0000 Event 59266 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/modernizing-digital-trade-updating-cptpp-digital-economy-measures 13 actionable recommendations for policymakers aimed at ensuring that Chapter 14 of the CPTPP continues to serve as a global framework for digital trade. ... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 59186 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/investment-monitor-2024-year-in-review-rebalancing-canada-asia-invetment-ties APF Canada’s Investment Monitor Report, A Rebalancing of Canada-Asia Investment Ties, explores the details and dynamics of two-way investment flows in 2024.... Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0000 Rachael Gurney, Xuemeng Wang, Charles Labrecque Reports & Policy Briefs 59173 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/background-note-10th-anniversary-canada-korea-free-trade-agreement-2025 The CKFTA is more than a trade deal: it's Canada’s first bilateral FTA with an Indo-Pacific partner and a strategic anchor for broader regional engagement.... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:48:48 +0000 Sun Ryung Park, Hyun Kim, Jeehye Kim Explainer 59150 at https://www.asiapacific.ca