This article, by Dr Anita Perkins, was commissioned and published by the Asia New Zealand Foundation media centre. 30 April 2025Since 1995, Wellington based group, the Asia Forum, has met on a monthly basis to learn about and exchange views on Asia-New ... Continue Reading >>

By Geoffrey MillerOctober 7, 2024 Change is coming to America.Next month’s elections are likely to pave the way for an overhaul of US foreign policy– regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidency.Decisions made in Washington will ... Continue Reading >>

On the morning of May 20, ROC 16th-term President Lai Ching-te, the first lady, and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao attended inaugural celebrations in the plaza fronting the Presidential Office Building. President Lai delivered his inaugural address titled “Building a ... Continue Reading >>

By Dr Anita PerkinsThe future is Asia and New Zealand needs to school up. 🌏 That is a very nutshell version of Suzannah Jessep's talk to the Asia Forum last night on 'Looking back and looking forward: strengthening and transforming NZ’s engagement with Asia.' ... Continue Reading >>

By Dr Anita PerkinsNew President ruffles political feathersThe inauguration ceremony for new Taiwanese President  Lai Ching-te (also referred to as 'William Lai') took place on 20 May. Media outlets and political experts are watching closely to see what this ... Continue Reading >>