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The latest breaking news and stories on Canada, a country in North America known as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, and world’s ninth largest economy. Also covering Canada’s relationship with the US and China, plus commentary and updates on Canada’s economy, politics, society and trade news.
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Boko Haram has been found to use both Chinese and American AIs in their terrroism plots – possibly with advice from Islamic State. Photo: Shutterstock
Israel

US-Saudi nuclear doubt, Boko Haram’s AI terrorism: 7 global relations reads

From US arms promises to EU sanctions and USMCA troubles, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2026.

US-China trade war

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong warns of scam sites posing as Canada, UK and Thailand e-visa portals

United States

Wok with Yan’s return: Hong Kong-Canadian TV chef Stephen Yan reunites with fans decades after disappearing

For more than 15 years, the television chef used his quirky sense of humour to bridge the cultural gap between Hong Kong immigrants and the wider Canadian population – then he disappeared. PostMag goes in search of the elusive king of the apron pun and discovers he was a hard man to please.

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Stephen Yan with fans in Toronto in 2024. Photo: courtesy Retrokid
United States

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia: sources

The State Department did not confirm the closures but said it was focused on ensuring that America’s diplomatic footprint was efficient.

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United Nations

UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist facing threats to life

Rights monitors press Ottawa over alleged foreign intimidation targeting Moninder Singh.

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Hong Kong economy

Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo

From premium cat food to AI meow translators, final day of annual expo draws thousands with purr-chasing power.

The Hong Kong Cat Expo 2026 was held from July 31 to Aug 2 in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
US-China trade war

Grape expectations: California winemakers optimistic for China export resurgence

Despite trade tensions and tariffs, California wineries are hopeful that US wine exports to China will recover as trade relations stabilise.

Science

At what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label

Article dissecting China’s Yangtze River fishing ban, which saw water quality improvement and threatened species recovery, divides readers.

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International Property

Foreign US home buying down 14% as Chinese lead high-end market

The drop in foreign homebuyer activity mirrors the decline in international visitors and tourists to the US, says realty group.

An aerial view along Pompano Beach in Florida, the top US state for foreign homebuyers. Photo: TNS
Japan

US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence

Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go.

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A team is seen at mission control console inside a South Korean maritime patrol aircraft during a joint exercise as part of the 2026 Rimpac exercise near Honolulu. Photo: The Korea Times
US-Cuba relations

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

Havana details scale of industry collapse for the first time amid severe economic crisis and energy blockade.

US-China trade war

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say.

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United States

As I see it | America declares international law for thee but not for me

While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the 33rd Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, on July 23. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

Forces from 30 countries joined the US military for the world’s largest maritime drills, with uncrewed systems playing an active role.

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A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet gets into position on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt during the Rimpac exercise on July 17. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong drives trials for breast cancer, eye treatments across Greater Bay Area

Health Hope Pharma teams up with Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute and its Shenzhen counterpart for large-scale trials.

China stock market

Trump or trap: should China’s stock market entice investors with ‘good bubbles’?

Analysts say China’s risk-averse financial policy is diverting capital to Wall Street, advising the building of ‘good bubbles’ to promote growth.

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Crime

Shot fired at Toronto’s US consulate in second incident in 4 months

Mayor Olivia Chow calls early morning gunfire a ‘brazen attack’ as counterterrorism police hunt for fleeing suspect.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow responds to the shooting on Monday. Photo: Reuters
United States

New US-Canada bridge opens as trade tensions test ties

Canadian-funded Gordie Howe Bridge to Detroit aims to ease trade bottlenecks as tariff row bites.

Technology

Opinion | The West is debating AI’s future with half the world absent

Any meaningful debate must include China, where the AI experiment is also running, at greater speed and scale and with different results.

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Japan

Japan, UK, Italy eye Japanese factory to build fighter jet

The three nations launched the programme in 2022 to deploy the fighter jet from 2035, amid an increasingly tense global security environment.

An F-2 fighter jet takes part in a live fire exercise by the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force in Gotemba in 2022. Japan plans to replace the F-2 fighter, which is scheduled to begin being phased out around 2035, with the next-generation jet. Photo: AFP
United States

Outside In | Why Donald Trump may regret reheating his global trade war

Over the coming months, efforts to China-proof supply chains are likely to drive US foreign policy. Success, however, is unlikely to follow.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer departs following a Senate Finance Committee hearing on July 22, in Washington. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China trade war

Trump’s new tariffs, stock market intervention, mega IPOs

This week: Trump levies new tariffs against 60 US trading partners, China’s ‘national team’ investors prop up tumbling stock market, and Bessent threatens sanctions against Chinese AI developers. Next week: CXMT debuts in Shanghai followed by Zhongji Innolight in Hong Kong after blockbuster IPOs, China’s Politburo likely to discuss economy, ChinaJoy draws gamers in Shanghai, and more.

Japan

Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry

Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment.

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US-China trade war

Liberation Day 2.0? US slaps fresh wave of tariffs on China, 50-plus economies

‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock.

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US President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia on Wednesday, before the administration’s tariff announcement. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

Trump’s manufacturing push meets reality as costs rise and investment stalls

Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s competitive edge as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Devyn Dalton, female stunt double for Matt Damon in The Odyssey

The Canadian actress, who drew praise from the film’s lead star, has a career that spans Hollywood and TV, even working with Steven Spielberg.

Fashion

Meet the founders of Matières Fécales, the brand behind Zendaya’s winged gown

Only debuting at Paris Fashion Week last year, the duo has already caught the eye of Rick Owens and Christian Louboutin, and dressed Gabbriette for her wedding to The 1975’s Matty Healy.

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