Asia Pacific

UK begins talks to join Canada among CPTPP ranks

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade bloc consisting of Canada and 10 other countries has opened talks with an unlikely 12th member.

Jun 4, 2021 11:20 AM Read more >

Hong Kong-Canadians want to expose China’s propaganda machine

Foreign influence tough to pin down without laws and institutional awareness, says Alliance Canada Hong Kong

Jun 1, 2021 5:55 PM Read more >

B.C. natural resources remain an Asia-Pacific priority

Mining sector tops in Canada in attracting the region’s investment in 2020, report finds

May 13, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

Clock ticks on B.C.-China ‘Belt and Road’ MOU; Australia punts their own

As Australia terminates a state MOU on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, B.C. is soon forced to face its own decision

May 7, 2021 2:27 PM Read more >

Reuters report: Hong Kong capital outflow to Canada reaches $43.6 billion in 2020

A Reuters report said Hong Kong saw its highest capital outflow to Canada on record last year, surpassing $40 billion.

Mar 27, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Kovrig trial in China ends without verdict; Ottawa intensifies stance against Beijing

The closed-door trial of Canadian Michael Kovrig has – as expected – concluded in Beijing Monday without the court issuing a verdict, instead reserving judgment until a later time.

Mar 22, 2021 2:25 PM Read more >

Trial ends, no decision made on one of two Canadians held in China in Meng row

One of the two Canadians arrested in China – ostensibly for espionage but more likely as Beijing’s retaliation for the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou – has been tried with no official ruling released.

Mar 19, 2021 3:57 PM Read more >

China sets trial dates for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor

China has announced Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two high-profile Canadian prisoners, will face trial starting Friday. The Canadian government has issued the following statement, via Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 17, 2021 2:31 PM Read more >

Japan’s Olympic delay dilemma has lessons for B.C.

Balancing economic and public health concerns is at the heart of the Tokyo Games debate

Mar 12, 2021 9:37 AM Read more >

China set to try two Canadians held in relation to Meng Wanzhou arrest

The two Canadians held by Beijing ostensibly on espionage and national security charges will soon face trial in China, Chinese state media said today.

Mar 11, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >