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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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An AI-themed display at the 2026 People and Technology Expo in Beijing on September 22. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war

‘China shock 3.0’ to be driven by AI, biotech and robot exports, economist says

Beijing is developing its own competitive AI hardware and software and plans to export them once domestic demand is met, expert claims.

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Japan

In US-China rivalry, middle powers urged to be ‘indispensable’ chokepoints

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Global monetary policy

Why the IMF is worried about a global debt squeeze as bond yields climb

United States

US fines Bank of America US$1.2 billion for alleged money laundering

The bank failed to mitigate and report ‘priority national security risks’, including Chinese money-laundering networks, the US Treasury says.

The Bank of America logo adorns the facade of its office in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in September. Photo: Reuters
Mark Carney

Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nears

The country’s fourth-largest province will hold a nonbinding vote on October 19 on pursuing formal independence.

Britain

Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind UK airbase incident

Tehran denies involvement, demands evidence from London after recent security scare at RAF Fairford.

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American cinema

‘I’m a huge gamer’: Callina Liang on playing Chun-Li in Street Fighter

Callina Liang talks about the traits she shares with her character, past work with Lucy Liu and Benedict Wong, and her Chinese cinema dreams.

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Callina Liang as Chun-Li in a still from Street Fighter.
Hong Kong society

‘Just a little spark’: disability advocate on inclusion, belonging in Hong Kong

Faride Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation, says hiring people with disabilities requires making suitable arrangements and matching skills to jobs.

Hong Kong property

Laopu Gold expands Hong Kong footprint with full-floor lease in Central: sources

Mainland Chinese jeweller set to move into One Exchange Square to support its global expansion plans.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Open Questions | ‘It’s not possible to contain China,’ former top US diplomat Kurt Campbell says

Veteran US diplomat says containing China is impossible, but urges Washington to shore up its regional partnerships.

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Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s main airport hit by new Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Riyadh’s international airport targeted again as strikes expose vulnerabilities in Saudi defence capabilities.

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Smoke and flames rise from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after an attack on October 8, 2026. Photo: Social media via Reuters
United States

Tariffs, millions in extra costs, Iran war: Trump’s policies hammer US firms

‘Frustrating would be one word,’ a CEO says, as US manufacturers struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: explorer inspires youth through glacial field trips

Wilson Cheung’s unconventional path to career in glaciology helps him mentor young people through hands-on field science.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong, crowned world’s freest economy again, can’t rest on its laurels

The city’s decision to remain a free port, despite a challenging geopolitical environment and US tariffs, is a testament to its commitment to economic freedom.

The Star Ferry and other boats in Victoria Harbour on September 16. The Vancouver-based Fraser Institute has placed Hong Kong at the top of its list of economies ranked by economic freedom. Photo: Dickson Lee
Arctic

Why a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the Arctic

Chinese think tank says Beijing ‘still has considerable policy space’ in the region after US, Denmark and Greenland sign new security pact.

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A Danish military vessel patrols near Nuuk, Greenland. Observers say a new pact between Greenland, Denmark and the US could bring more scrutiny for China’s activities in the Arctic. Photo: AP
Singapore

The Assassin(s) political storm reaches Singapore as actor Yoo faces threats

Organisers said the political thriller will open the festival amid growing backlash in South Korea over claims of historical distortion.

China-Japan relations

How expanded Japan-US military drills could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan

This year’s Keen Sword exercise will feature US and Japanese forces deploying mobile missile systems to Yonaguni Island near Taiwan.

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China-EU relations

US, EU forge ‘multilateral coalition’ against China’s industrial surge

As US rallies most G20 members to pressure Beijing on overcapacity, experts warn China could retaliate.

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks at the G20 Trade Ministerial Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 1. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Why US bans on Chinese EVs are ‘severe self-harm’ for American carmakers

They call for America to engage with carmakers and battery manufacturers ‘strategically’, saying protectionism is ‘an act of self-harm’.

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My Life

Double-amputee snowboarder Neil Tsui’s quest for the 2030 Paralympics

Neil Tsui, who spent nearly a decade in Hong Kong, tells PostMag about choosing grit over limitations after losing both his legs and setting his sights firmly on the next Winter Games.

Mental health

Canada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illness

The government is seeking to close debate on one of the country’s most controversial healthcare issues.

A Canadian flag flies near the mountains in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, in June 2025. Photo: Reuters
Crime

US citizen arrested in connection to Canada school shooting

James Cody Bryant allegedly advised shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar and offered to live-stream attack.

A memorial for the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, in February. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
China manufacturing

Chinese brands drive consumer 3D printer boom with ease of use, lower pricing

Shenzhen-based companies account for 90 per cent of the global consumer 3D printing market, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s Hermitage Capital stays devoted to top-tier tech stocks

‘Even when sentiment is at its lowest’ and confidence is ‘under severe pressure’, keep buying top-tier technology companies, founder says.

Food and Drinks

‘I’ve always loved food’: Yan Can Cook’s Martin Yan on his culinary journey

Yan talks about his big TV break, writing cookbooks and why he’s endorsing Hong Kong restaurateur Dan Gan’s Exotica Umami marinade sauce.

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Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook at an interview with the South China Morning Post in September 2026. The 77-year-old talks about his on- and off-screen career and evolving with the times. Photo: Ashlyn Chak
Mark Carney

Separatists win Quebec election in fresh test for Canada’s Carney

Parti Quebecois secures minority government as the incoming leader promises a future independence referendum.

Parti Quebecois supporters cheer as members of the party are elected. Photo: AFP
Aviation accidents

US Coast Guard suspends search for 6 aboard crashed medical aircraft

Rescue crews locate debris field off the Massachusetts coast after Bermuda-to-Boston flight vanishes in a storm.

Art

How an architect is using art and technology to preserve Toronto Chinatown’s history

Linda Zhang is working to raise public awareness about Toronto’s Chinatown through exhibitions, writing workshops and ceramics.

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