Trump to Impose 10% Tariff Hike on Canadian Goods Over Ontario Ad
President Trump plans a 10% tariff hike on Canadian goods over an Ontario ad, prompting backlash from Canada’s leaders, unions, and analysts flagging deeper trade frictions.
2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Unveils Vision for China-ASEAN FTA 3.0
Chinese premier Li Qiang met with Singapore’s Acting President Eddie Teo to launch plans for China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, aiming for innovation, sustainable growth, and shared prosperity.
China and Singapore Forge a Fairer Global Order
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong outline a joint roadmap for a just global order, boosting trade, tech, and people-to-people ties.
Cambodia and Thailand Sign Peace Declaration at ASEAN Summit
Cambodia and Thailand sign a joint declaration on peace at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, pledging deeper cooperation on trade, digital frameworks and sustainable tourism.
Deadly Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills One
An Israeli strike in Haruf, south Lebanon, killed one and wounded another, testing the fragile ceasefire amid ongoing cross-border tensions with Hezbollah.
Youth Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow at APEC 2025
At APEC 2025 in South Korea, four young change-makers—from biodiversity advocates to climate researchers—show how small actions spark a sustainable tomorrow.
Inside China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Roadmap to Rural Revitalization
Explore how China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) aims to build on poverty elimination, secure food supply, and modernize rural life.
Incense, Stained Glass, and the Tide: A Serene Morning in Qingdao
Discover the serenity of morning rituals at Qingdao’s Zhanshan Temple: from incense chants and lotus candles to wooden prayer plaques, find unity amid coastal calm.
Chinese Mainland, U.S. Delegations Reconvene for 2nd Day of Trade Talks
Delegations from the Chinese mainland and the U.S. reconvened in Kuala Lumpur for the second day of trade talks, aiming to address key economic issues in line with leaders’ consensus.
Chinese Mainland and U.S. Delegations Reconvene Trade Talks in Kuala Lumpur
The Chinese mainland and U.S. delegations meet in Kuala Lumpur for day two of trade talks, aiming to expand a $650B partnership and map new pathways in tech, agriculture, and renewable energy.