The government has greatly restricted the number of work and study permits issued to foreigners following an unpopular immigration boom during the pandemic.

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At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.

President Trump traveled to Asia to be a statesman, a showman and a traveling salesman, depending on the audience.

The leaders of Canada and China met for the first time in eight years to try to reset relations after years of acrimony.