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Canadian soldiers interact with a local dog during a community engagement event at a community centre, during Operation Nanook in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada, on February 28. Photo: AFP
Defence

‘Hard on the body’: Canadian troops train for Arctic defence

Canada is making a significant push to boost its military strength in the Arctic amid climate change and growing risk of confrontation with rivals.

China technology

Opinion | The AI rivalry to watch is between China and Chinese in the US

US-China relations

US cites China and Mexico for financial networks enabling fentanyl trafficking

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United States

My Take | Why Trump tariffs have resulted in Canada and China fightback

Both countries want to cut deals with the US president, but know they must go all out to deny the White House bully a cheap and easy win.

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US President Donald Trump announces a new round of “reciprocal tariffs” on multiple countries at the White House’s Rose Garden in Washington. Photo: TNS
US-China trade war

Opinion | Why China can and should go all out against Trump in his trade war

China has all the cards and the confidence; but for the US, the likely outcome is the bursting of the US financial bubble and the dollar’s demise.

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Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 10-12

It’s guest shifts galore as The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong welcomes mixologists from sister properties, Quinary brings Prohibition-style drinks from Soko, and Bar Leone welcomes Toronto’s Bar Pompette.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong better prepared with Beijing backing for uphill battle ahead

China has many levers at its disposal to support both its and Hong Kong’s stock markets during Donald Trump’s senseless trade war.

Containers are seen at the port in Kwai Chung on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Opinion | What the Asian Tigers can teach Trump

The US president is interested in making America bigger. But human talent, not land, is the asset most worth investing in.

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China-Canada relations

Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about PM Carney

Ottawa said the account had targeted Carney’s experience and credentials in a bid to manipulate Chinese voters.

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US-China trade war

My Take | The United States, not China, turns out to be the real bogeyman

The significance of Trump’s tariffs is that they have destroyed the credibility of America on which its global alliances have long depended.

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A screen showing stock prices at the end of the trading day on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 4, 2025. World financial markets are continuing to react to reciprocal tariffs that US President Donald Trump implemented. Photo: EPA-EFE
Trade

Tariffs bring turmoil to US, Canada farm machinery manufacturers

With farm machine purchases negotiated months or up to a year or more in advance, the risk of tariffs makes new equipment too costly.

Farmers look at new machinery at a farm show in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, on March 19. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet comedian Katherine Ryan’s husband, Bobby Kootstra

Star of Netflix’s The Duchess Katherine Ryan and her partner Bobby Kootstra first dated when they were at school together, and rekindled their romance after reconnecting on a TV show years later.

Donald Trump

Trump says things ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years

US president’s new tariffs lead to the biggest Dow wipeout since 2020.

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US-China trade war

From Guangdong to LA, tariff superstorm alters course of business expansions

Businesses rethink plans after Trump unleashes whirlwind of tariffs, and analysts say that while trade barriers might be overcome, others must ‘abandon wishful thinking’.

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Vietnamese factory staff handle apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday after US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners. Photo: AFP
Mexico

Mexico’s president welcomes being left off Trump’s tariffs list

Mexico excluded from President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners.

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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Canada hits US autos with 25% tariffs, mirroring Trump’s move

Canada was spared Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’, but new 25 per cent US tariffs on foreign-produced vehicles still took effect on Thursday.

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US-China trade war

As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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Trade war

Video | World reacts to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The US president’s repeated threats about imposing tariffs have spurred waves of counter-threats and fears of a global trade war  

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Currencies

Dollar weakens on concern Trump’s tariffs would batter US economy

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 1 per cent to the lowest since November, with the US dollar sliding sharply versus the yen and Swiss franc.

US-China trade war

Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.

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US-China trade war

US trade office lays out Trump’s case against China as ‘Liberation Day’ nears

US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.

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US President Donald Trump is expected to reveal details of his promised “reciprocal tariffs” on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States

My Take | Once again, pointless sanctions are imposed on Hong Kong by America

Washington has neither moral nor legal standing to punish top officials, from the secretary for justice to a now retired commissioner of police.

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A view of the skyline on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Getty Images
Trade

How one of the world’s largest auto suppliers prepares for ‘Trump tax’

Ontario-based Magna employs 170,000 employees in 28 countries, including 59 facilities in the United States, 50 in Canada, 33 in Mexico and 69 in China.

Food and Drinks

Vancouver cafe’s gluten-free Hong Kong treats bring back memories

At Saan Saan Cafe, Hong Kong milk tea, chicken wings and fish balls feature on a ‘very nostalgic’ menu catering to diners with dietary needs.

US-China relations

Trump sorts out tariff details hours before ‘Liberation Day’ reveal

White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented ‘immediately’ to end ‘decades of unfair trade practices’.

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Vehicles cross the Ambassador Bridge, which carries about 25% of all trade between the US and Canada, in Windsor, Ontario, to go to Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump kept the world’s leading economies on edge as he made final preparations for a “Liberation Day” announcement of sweeping new tariffs that could trigger a global trade war. Photo: AFP
China-Canada relations

Chinese-Canadian MP, focus of foreign interference probes, drops re-election bid

Han Dong, cleared of urging China to delay release of two detainees, had hoped to return to Liberal Party but caucus did not nominate him.

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Chinese-Canadian MP Han Dong said he would not seek re-election after the Liberal Party chose another candidate. Photo: Facebook / Han Dong
China trade

Fresh US tariffs on China may be ‘too large to absorb, too conspicuous to dodge’

Donald Trump’s deadline for China report has arrived, ahead of his ‘Liberation Day’ to free US economy from what he sees as unfair practices.

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Hong Kong society

Canadian MP quits election race amid Hong Kong activist bounty remark controversy

Paul Chiang apologises for ‘deplorable’ suggestion to turn election rival Joseph Tay over to Chinese consulate for HK$1 million bounty.

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