OVERVIEW OF ASIA

Myth: Asians are Kung-Fu and / or Karate experts.
All Canadians play hockey and idolize Wayne Gretzky.

Reality: Although these activities form part of, and may be significant to a country's culture, that doesn't mean everybody does it or excels in it.

Myth: Asia is made up of China, Japan and Korea.
Canada is made up of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

Reality: Asia also includes countries such as Pakistan and India. The Asia Connects conference has included 23 economies in its definition of Asia ranging from Bhutan to Chinese Taipei to India.