Join Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canda, in a Fireside Chat on Asia, focus China, Tuesday, July 8th, 6pm

Please join Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canda, in a Fireside Chat on Asia, focus China, Tuesday, July 8th, 6pm.

This is a joint event between Harvard and Oxford and Cambridge Alumni, Friends and Family welcome.

What is important in Asia, how can our Canadian businesses stay competitive in Asia, and more specifically China? Pau will be talking about results of a 2014 National Opinion Poll of Canadian Views on Asia, pointing to some tough realities about building stronger transpacific ties.

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is a not-for-profit think-tank based in Vancouver and has been a leader in research and analysis on Canada's relations with Asia since its foundation in 1984. For more information, please visit www.asiapacific.ca.

Biography

Mr. Yuen Pau WOO is President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. He is a thought leader on contemporary Asian affairs and trans-Pacific relations. He has served on the Standing Committee of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, and as an advisor/consultant to the World Bank, APEC, the OECD, Asian Development Bank, the Shanghai WTO Affairs Consultation Centre, and the Canadian Ditchley Foundation. He is also on the Global Council of the Asia Society, a member of the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board for the Salvation Army, and a board member of the Public Policy Forum, the Vancouver Academy of Music, and the Mosaic Institute. Mr. Woo has previously worked for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation. He is on the editorial board of Pacific Affairs. As one of Canada’s most respected analysts on Asia, Mr. Woo is frequently consulted by senior officials, business leaders, and civil society organizations.

Mr. Woo is a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award, in recognition of his contribution to Canada-Asia relations.

This event will take place in our partner club - the University Club of Toronto

http://www.universitycluboftoronto.com/

380 University Ave, Toronto

Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvres Reception at 6pm, with Pau's address at about 6.45 pm

Those who like can stay on for a dinner at 7.45 pm in one of the fine rooms of the club - a real treat - please indicate your attendance by signing up for the dinner ticket (the dinner is not included in pricing and everyone to pay individually).

The Georgian building which is home to The University Club has gorgeous rooms, food is top notch, and the wine selection first rate. Simply provide Visa or MC for what you order and enjoy.

Organized by Daniel Kaute for the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Toronto