Some Asia-Pacific markets soared over 30% in 2020 — others dropped more than 10% CNBC 12/31/2020 Eustance Huang As 2020 draws to a close, it appears to have been a mixed year for markets in Asia-Pacific as the world continues to look toward a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Going into 2021, stocks in places such as China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea could wind up as safe-havens for global investors, according to Nomura's Jim McCafferty. China is leading the global economic recovery post-Covid, Port Shelter CEO says Replay Video UP NEXT SINGAPORE — As 2020 draws to a close, it appears to have been a mixed year for markets in Asia-Pacific as the world continues to look toward a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.