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An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 approaches for landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Photo: Reuters

China-Canada direct flights to ‘surge’ to meet demand as talks yield results

At least five airlines will increase flights within the next two months, connecting Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen with Toronto and Vancouver.

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TikTok hires hundreds of Chinese workers in US despite scrutiny

Teen in critical condition with Canada’s first presumptive human case of bird flu

Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

Protectionism ‘harms economic relations’ among 21 member countries, group’s report says, as unease rises over Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte waves at the government palace in Lima on November 12, 2024. Peru is hosting this year’s summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an intergovernmental group that promotes free trade. Photo: Reuters

Canada on ‘high alert’, braces for migrants fleeing US after Trump win

An official warned if thousands of migrants come all at once and cross at many border points ‘it could become unmanageable’.

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Canada orders shutdown of TikTok’s local business, but app not banned

Canadians will still have access to the short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance and can continue to create content.

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Canada plays China card in preparation for Trump trade fight

Facing the threat of US tariffs, Ottawa seeks to make the case that Canada is aligned with Trump’s strategy for competing with China.

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Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland takes part in a press conference in Ottawa in October. Photo: Reuters,

Mexican leader ‘convinced’ US ties will stay positive after Trump’s election win

But Chinese investments in country such as electric-vehicle factories plus looming changes to a key free-trade deal could complicate matters.

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Meet NBA star DeMar DeRozan, who’s currently feuding with Drake

The California native, who proved in high school that he’s a loyal friend, became close with the rapper during his 9 seasons in Toronto – but now, the two are taking public shots at each other.

How Big Way Hot Pot succeeded by turning hotpot idea upside down

Vancouver hotpot chain where, inspired by the pandemic, you don’t share but order your own bowl, grew rapidly. Now it’s about to hit the US.

Big Way Hot Pot’s format allows diners to customise individual pots which are weighed for pricing, and cooked to order. Launched three years ago in Vancouver, Canada, where it continues to expand, the chain is about to start making inroads in the United States. Photo: Big Way Hot Pot

India worries over Canada’s temple vandalism amid New Zealand’s mosque arson

Hindu temples in Canada and Australia have been vandalised in recent weeks, while a mosque in Auckland was set alight on Tuesday.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attends a smoking ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Photo: EPA-EFE

India’s ‘non-West’ approach: how New Delhi balances ties amid global tensions

As geopolitical tensions rise, India’s diplomatic strategy showcases its emergence as a key player in the shifting global order.

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Family. Dogs. The beauty of Hong Kong artist’s paintings of his life

Chris Huen currently has a solo exhibition in Vancouver of his artworks that combine Western techniques with traditional Chinese ink styles.

India denies minister plotted anti-Sikh attacks in Canada

Canadian officials implicated Modi’s right-hand man, Amit Shah, in a broader campaign targeting Canadian Sikh activists.

India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Chinese swim star Pan suggests combined relay team including Hong Kong’s finest

Swimmers from mainland and city have formed friendly bonds over the 3 legs of the World Cup – including Zhang Yufei and her ‘good friend’.

China’s Pan Zhanle (R) celebrates after winning the men’s 100m freestyle final event during the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 - Stop 3 in Singapore on November 1, 2024. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Who is Shawn Mendes’ close friend and collaborator Mike Sabath?

Shawn Mendes made headlines when he hugged a mystery friend in LA on Tuesday – a day after addressing his sexuality on stage; the man was later revealed to be acclaimed music producer Mike Sabath.

Editorial | Let Hong Kong dogs have day, but keep the public safe

Easing of quarantine rules for some canines and cats entering Hong Kong is good news for animals and owners alike. However, there must be safeguards.

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Chinese electronics firm Hisense becomes first sponsor for Fifa’s Club World Cup

Hisense will receive Video Assistant Referee branding during expanded 32-team competition set to take place in the US from June 15 to July 13.

Multinational company Hisense, headquartered in Shandong, first became a Fifa sponsor in 2017. Photo: Matt Haldane

Indian minister authorised plots to target Sikh separatists in Canada, official alleges

Canada’s deputy foreign minister told a US-based newspaper that India’s Amit Shah was behind alleged campaign on Canadian soil.

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My Take | Canada is giving (human) euthanasia a bad name

As public health standards decline and resources dwindle, the country’s medically assisted suicide programme no longer inspires confidence.

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Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? The Indian crime boss at the heart of a diplomatic row

Canada says Bishnoi coordinated with Indian officials to target dissidents overseas, specifically Sikh activists living in North America.

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Policemen escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court in New Delhi in April 2023. Photo: ANI/Handout via Reuters

Sikh separatist claims Indian ‘spy network’ operates in US and Canada

Activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused India of silencing dissidents abroad, but did not elaborate on his claims of an alleged spy network.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a 56-year-old dual US-Canadian citizen, says India has a “spy network” in the US and Canada. Photo: Reuters

Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver an instant hit with fans of the cute cat

Former Hong Kong executive can’t restock the merch shelves fast enough at Hello Kitty Cafe Vancouver. Expansion across Canada beckons.

Reflections | Only Hong Kong sex symbol Amy Yip should be offended over bubble tea

Accusations of cultural appropriation aimed at a Canadian brand’s boba tea don’t sit right in Asia, where ‘borrowing’ cuisines is normal.

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Asian-American brand backs Simu Liu on boba tea, and gets to pitch to him

The co-founders of Twrl are invited to pitch to Simu Liu after supporting Marvel star for calling out cultural appropriation on Dragons’ Den.

Cans of Twrl milk tea. Photo: Instagram/@katsmunchies

Canada to slash immigration numbers as Trudeau government faces pressure

Migrants have been blamed for everything from a housing crisis to a rising cost of living and a strained healthcare system.

The changes mark a new era for a country that once embraced high levels of immigration. Photo: Shutterstock

Mouthing Off | Why North American diners are great and Hong Kong’s copies don’t fly

Across the US and Canada, diners serve up comfort fare from burgers to waffles to eggs Benedict. But Hong Kong’s feel like pale imitations.

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Who is Manjit Minhas, who’s involved in the bubble tea drama with Simu Liu?

When two business partners pitched a ‘healthier’ version of boba, the Barbie actor raised the issue of cultural appropriation, but Minhas disagreed, saying that ‘not everything has to be traditional’.

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last updated:
25 September, 2024
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