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that a novel coronavirus outbreak had emerged in Wuhan at the end of January, the Johns Hopkins University forecasted … that Taiwan would fare badly due to its proximity and dense business and travel ties to China. Months later, as … of writing. Pundits and health experts have lauded Taiwan for its early and effective epidemic response. Measures such …

The Takeaway In keeping with his campaign pledge to build a “future-oriented partnership” with Japan and re-engage the country through “shuttle diplomacy,” or … Suk Yeol met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for their second summit meeting on May 7. Despite numerous …

Please note that this program is currently fully subscribed and no longer accepting applications for 2018.   Are you a Canadian post-secondary student … an exchange, study-abroad or internship in Hong Kong for the May or September 2018 term? If so, you are eligible to …

With additional research and writing by Phebe Ferrer, Junior Research Scholar, and … Isaac Lo, Post-graduate Research Scholar, at APF Canada The recent release of the long-awaited Phase One trade deal … by China from the U.S., with only high-level totals for agriculture, manufactured goods, and energy products …

The Takeaway As a highly sought-after international tourist … by the country’s relaxation of COVID-19-related measures and the weak Japanese yen. However, the surge in visitors has … decline from 2020 to 2022, 2023 marked a year of recovery for Japan’s tourism industry, largely due to the country’s …

15, 2019, China passed its new Foreign Investment Law at the dual ‘Two Sessions’ meeting of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s chief … 16 : Guarantees foreign capital enterprises’ right to bid for public procurement projects.  Article 17 : Foreign …

September 30, 2021 marked Canada’s inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to reflect, learn, and help steer … Edition of Asia Watch focused on Indigenous peoples in the Asia Pacific, and is republished here as an APF Canada …

“I today take my first step toward the new South Korea. Right now, my shoulders are heavy with … replace Park Geun-hye, who was impeached on March 10, 2017 and jailed for her role in a Rasputin-esque corruption scandal that has …

International aid organizations raised the alarm this week about a humanitarian situation that has been a top priority for Canadian foreign policy: the 925,000 Rohingya refugees … require the government in Dhaka to restore internet access and telecommunications networks in the refugee campus so that …

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is proud to share its … the spread of the novel coronavirus, begin recovery, and resume normal operations. Notably, throughout both the … Group President Michael Evans discusses the implications for long-term change and recovery in China as well as how …