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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 …
A Plan for All Won’t Work for All: COVID-19 and Māori in New Zealand
New Zealand has been heralded as one of the countries with the most successful COVID-19 containment … country down to Alert Level 3 on April 27, which allows for slightly expanded social ‘bubbles’ while maintaining … as store clerks and social workers. New Zealand Treasury’s best-case scenario estimates – with which the country is …
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Spotlight On: APF Canada's Coverage of China
step in opening high-level dialogue between Ottawa and Beijing. Joly’s visit, the first by a Canadian foreign minister in seven years, was … Joly's meeting with Wang Yi, discussing the implications for Canada-Taiwan relations as well as Ottawa's relations …
Amendments to China’s Foreign Trade Law Could Spell Trouble for Partners, Competitors Alike
In December 2025, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved … into effect on March 1, 2026, is to strengthen protections for Chinese intellectual property (IP) rights and improve the “legal toolkit” that authorities can use in …
Nepal’s Challenges in Delivering Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 90 per cent of … particularly in the Kathmandu Valley, which is a hotspot for COVID-19 infections, posing a risk for senior citizens. A … Nepal, as well as providing training for teachers to best utilize these tools. Through a rapid collaboration with …
Taiwan’s Referendum to Restart Nuclear Plant Defeated as Energy Security Dilemma Lingers
The Takeaway An August 23 referendum on restarting Taiwan’s … back into focus. As Taiwan strives to be a global hub for tech manufacturing, reliable energy supplies are vital to … signals Canada’s commitment to sharing expertise and best practices in nuclear technology to help partners meet …
Trump and the Indo-Pacific: Five Key Questions Shaping 2025
Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency will loom large over the Indo-Pacific in 2025. The global economic and security orders are already under serious strain, and Trump’s inclination for trade wars, his skepticism of alliances, and a probable …
ASEAN Issues Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence
The Takeaway In early February, the 10-member Association of … (ASEAN) released its much-anticipated governance model for artificial intelligence (AI), the ASEAN Guide to AI … the ASEAN guidelines are meant to serve as “regional best practice guidance,” with their adoption being entirely …
Trump’s Chokepoint Playbook and How to Deal with It
Once hailed as cornerstones of economic efficiency and globalization, global supply chains have transformed into … where countries exploit control over critical segments for strategic leverage. The latest flashpoint? Trump’s tariff threats against Canada. …
Arlene Dickinson
leader with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Founder and General Partner of District Ventures Capital, … ventures, Dickinson is a sought-after speaker, three-time best-selling author, and philanthropist. She is widely recognized for her role as a Venture Capitalist on the hit television …