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China's newly appointed ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, has arrived in Canberra and signalled a more people-focused diplomatic approach, riding public buses and engaging with ordinary Australians—a marked departure from his predecessor's combative style.
The United States has sanctioned 10 Chinese shipping companies and eight tankers for allegedly breaching American restrictions on Iranian oil exports. The move blocks the firms' US assets and prohibits American entities from trading with them.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge linking the United States and Canada has officially opened to traffic, enabling cross-border movement of people and goods. The project represents a significant infrastructure investment in North American trade logistics.
Canada has inaugurated the multibillion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge in a ceremony excluding US officials, following Donald Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on Canadian products and a renegotiated deal that grants Washington half the toll revenues.