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China to resume issuing passports, visas as virus curbs ease

China to resume issuing passports, visas as virus curbs ease

BEIJING (AP) — China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years, setting up a potential flood of Chinese going abroad for next month’s Lunar New
Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers

Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said Wednesday.
Canada’s Asian engagement sharpens regional security focus

Canada’s Asian engagement sharpens regional security focus

Japan, South Korea facing challenges as Canada’s Indo-Pacific stance highlights region
Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Vancouver targeted by Chinese police for 'service centre': reports

Safeguard Defenders says media reports indicate a Chinese police-run 'service station' may be operating in Vancouver
U.S. formally drops charges against Meng Wanzhou

U.S. formally drops charges against Meng Wanzhou

It is only 73 words, but the court order means the end of the Meng Wanzhou legal saga.
Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy signals trade as new dominant foreign policy: Analyst

Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy signals trade as new dominant foreign policy: Analyst

While opinions on Canada’s long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy – released earlier this week - are mixed, one former diplomat said the commitment to focus more on the region is ultimately good news.
Chinese student protests spread to Vancouver

Chinese student protests spread to Vancouver

Hundreds gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery to participate in a vigil for the victims of an apartment fire in Urumqi, the capital of China’s northwestern Xinjiang province
Higher stakes for Canada in a China-Taiwan conflict

Higher stakes for Canada in a China-Taiwan conflict

Ottawa should note lessons from Russia-Ukraine and plan for deterrence, analysts say
Beijing's 20th National Congress underscores hardening of China’s position

Beijing's 20th National Congress underscores hardening of China’s position

Analysts expect to see ideological, economic challenges intensify in Asia-Pacific region
Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

The push to diversify trade away from China fails to account for the private sector, expert says