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Judy Trinh

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National correspondent for CTV News. Politics. Investigations.Trying to report with empathy. Working mom. Terrible cook. Former refugee. Canadian.

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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Full story of arrests of Climate protesters. Parliamentary security says 11 people were arrested and the matter was resolved peacefully in 45 minutes www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
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Seniors arrested, charged with trespassing during climate protest on Parliament Hill
Several seniors were arrested for trespassing on Parliament Hill today as they called for stronger government action to address climate change.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Seniors who were protesting Mark Carney’s Bill c39 and fast tracking of environmental reviews arrested and charged with trespassing on Parliament Hill.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Apparently Trump would consider Canada joining the EU as an “hostile act” x.com/judyatrinh/s...
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Apparently doing anything Trump doesn’t like is a hostile act. To Trump a “Buy Canadian” policy is an unfair trade barrier - but “America-First” policies are patriotic. https://t.co/IE0dqEKOa0
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92
Canadian journalist Lloyd Robertson, who covered everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the 9/11 terrorist attacks during 35 years as chief anchor of CTV National News, has died. He was 92.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What red flags deserved more scrutiny in the vetting of the alleged Canadian NATO spy www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Alleged NATO spy: Were red flags missed?
According to several security analysts CTV News has interviewed, Zhang’s work history and online activity reveal some red flags that should have warranted deeper scrutiny.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What we know about the Canadian intern accused of spying on NATO? She was first hired through the Federal Student Work Experience Program in 2017. Before getting hired at NATO the federal government cleared her to work at the military headquarters after a CSIS vet www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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What we know about the Canadian intern accused of spying on NATO
The Canadian woman currently behind bars accused of spying on NATO was vetted by Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) before she started working as an intern at the command centre of the mili...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Spy charges against Canadian intern at NATO has triggerered a security screening review. Before the woman got hired as a NATO intern she would have been vetted by CSIS. Suspect gets a bail hearing tomorrow. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Spy charges against Canadian intern at NATO triggers ‘cascade of issues’ for multiple agencies
A Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO’s strategic headquarters will make her first appearance in a Belgium court Tuesday to seek bail, and while the hearing will be held behind closed doors, the...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
In his first TV broadcast interview Chinese dissident Dong Guangping tells his story of escape from China and the Canadians who helped. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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The dissident who escaped China and the Canadian activist who helped
After surviving a daring escape by sea, Dong Guangping, an indomitable 68-year-old Chinese dissident who has been a thorn in the side of China’s authoritarian government for decades is now rebuilding ...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
68 yo Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping is now safe in Canada, after multiple attempts to escape China. He’s been imprisoned for years, detained in jails and house arrest for criticizing Beijing’s bloody Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Will the Germans or South Koreans emerge as Canada’s sub deal winner? www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Will the Germans or South Koreans emerge as Canada’s sub deal winner?
Choosing the winning bid for Canada’s next generation submarine fleet is coming down to the wire.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
This is an amazing story. A Chinese police officer who was imprisoned after criticizing the PRC after the Tiananmen Square Massacre tried to escape China three times. Now after fleeing to South Korea by dinghy- he is now home with his family in Canada. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada: friend
Don Guanping, Chinese-Canadian activist has arrived in Canada after he fled to South Korea by dinghy. He had previously been detained several times for his activism in China.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
ICYM: Japanese automakers express concern about Canada’s attempts to persuade China to manufacture EVs in Canada www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Canada tells Chinese automakers to ‘build where you sell’ when it comes to electric vehicles
Industry Minister Melanie Joly said she has made it clear to four Chinese electric vehicle makers that getting more access to the Canadian market will require them to “build where you sell.”
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
ICYM: Canada courting Japan Defense partnerships as both nations confront mounting pressure to increase military budgets. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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EXCLUSIVE: Canada courts Japan defence partnerships during Indo-Pacific trade mission
Canada is looking into a potential partnership with Japan over newly commissioned warships the Japanese are manufacturing.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Dispatch #4 from the Team Canada Trade Mission in Japan. Final tally $1.7 Billion in commercial contracts were signed.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Currently in Tokyo reporting on the largest Team Canada Trade Mission to Asia on record. What does it mean with CUSMA review set to start in less than a week. Here’s the dispatch on defence : www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
EXCLUSIVE: South Korea boosts submarine bid with ‘Project Beaver’ hydrogen truck proposal www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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EXCLUSIVE: South Korea boosts submarine bid with ‘Project Beaver’ hydrogen truck proposal
The secret weapon in South Korea’s bid to win the lucrative submarine contract is code named 'Project Beaver,' aiming to bring manufacturing jobs to Canada through hydrogen trucks.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Advocates call on Anand to raise transnational repression concerns with China’s top diplomat during Canadian visit. Concerns include family members imprisoned without a trial and an RCMP cooperation agreement with Chinese Communist police. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Advocates call on Anand to raise transnational repression concerns with China’s top diplomat during Canadian visit
Human rights advocates plan to protest on Parliament Hill when China’s top diplomat Wang Yi arrives to meet his Canadian counterpart.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Always ready for breaking news, no matter where I am.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Quite possibly the most beautiful place I’ve visited. Igauzu Falls from the Argentina side. Then the Brazilian side. Breathtaking.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A former Mountie once accused of being a double agent for China left court a free man. William Majcher was found not guilty of foreign interference. He will now return to Hong Kong and rebuild his life with his family and his business.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Human rights advocates sound alarm over RCMP cooperation agreement with Chinese Police www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Human rights advocates sound alarm as court documents reveal extent Chinese police harassed Canadian residents
Security experts and human rights advocates are sounding the alarm about the renewal of a co-operation agreement between the RCMP and China’s police force as troubling details surface at a foreign int...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
South Korea sweetens submarine bid, will manufacture armoured vehicles in Canada if chosen www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
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South Korea sweetens submarine bid, will manufacture armoured vehicles in Canada if chosen
Under pressure to increase economic benefits to Canadians, South Korea’s Hanwha is committing to manufacturing armoured battle vehicles in Canada if it’s awarded the lucrative contract to build the Ro...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Closing arguments begins on Friday- for foreign interference trial of ex-Mountie accused of being bounty hunter for China www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Crown abruptly closes case against ex-Mountie accused of being bounty hunter for China
A foreign interference case against a retired RCMP officer allegedly turned by China may be unravelling, three days after the trial began.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ex-Mountie accused of helping China pleads not guilty at foreign interference trial www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Ex-Mountie accused of helping China pleads not guilty at foreign interference trial
Nearly three years after William Majcher was first arrested for alleged foreign interference on behalf of China, the retired RCMP officer stood up in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and pleaded ...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A Canadian arrested by ICE, detained at Alligator Alcatraz then deported after 65 days.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Since arrested by ICE on Feb 10 Canadian Douglas Dixon spent 65 days in detention- including at Alligator Alcatraz. He said it was inhumane www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Canadian living in Florida detained by ICE, sent to infamous ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Douglas Dixon was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida and has been detained at the detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Immigration official warns Gaza refugee’s asylum claim could be denied under new law www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Immigration official warns Gaza refugee asylum claim could be denied under new law
Days after passing Bill C-12, federal immigration officials have begun sending out letters to thousands of asylum seekers in Canada, warning them they may not qualify for a hearing in front of the Immigration and Refugee Board.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Mark Carney welcomes a fifth floor crosser- Conservative Marilyn Gladu. She is the fourth Conservative and the second woman to move to the Liberals since Carney was elected. The Liberals are one seat away from a majority with three byelections on Monday. Today’s political drama in three posts
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Canada and Nordic Five unite to protect sovereignty through Arctic defense and development www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Canada and Nordic Five unite to protect sovereignty through Arctic defence
The prime ministers of the five Nordic nations and Canada pledged Sunday to advance security and stability in the Arctic in the face of rising geopolitical instability wrought by wars launched by Russ...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
PM Carney announces $35B investment in Arctic defence, Northern infrastructure www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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PM Carney announces $35B investment in Arctic defence, Northern infrastructure
Mark Carney has announced an ambitious new plan to defend and transform Canada’s North, which involves investing $35 billion in infrastructure for its military air bases and two northern airports.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Lt.Gen Steve Boivin, of Canadian Joint Operations Command says there are currently 200 members in the Middle East. Says the protection of personnel is the priority right now with war on Iran. Canada is not involved in Operation Epic Fury- for now
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Scoop: No new auto plants but here’s what else Germany and South Korea are offering in their submarine bids www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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No new auto plants but here’s what else Germany and South Korea are offering in their submarine bids
Both Germany’s TKMS and South Korea’s Hanwha submitted their final bids to win a lucrative contract to build Canada’s next generation of submarines ahead of the March 2 deadline.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Spice Girls’ lawyers threaten to sue Canadian entrepreneur over brand name www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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Spice Girls’ lawyers threaten to sue Canadian entrepreneur over brand name
A young Ottawa entrepreneur is being forced to change the name of her company after lawyers for the supergroup Spice Girls threatened to sue her for trademark infringement.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Live Updates: Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
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Live Updates: Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
OpenAI’s head of policy Chan Park met with AI Minister Evan Solomon Tuesday. The U.S. tech company did not flag concerns about the Tumbler Ridge Shooter until after the killing spree. I asked Park repeatedly if he has a message for victims. Here’s what happened.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A nation mourning the mass murder at a school and home in Tumbler Ridge. United in grief across party lines.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Dispatch from South Korea and the fight to win the massive contract to replace Canada’s aging submarine fleet.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
‘Best speech by a world leader ... in a very long time’: Carney’s Davos address draws global attention www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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‘Best speech by a world leader ... in a very long time’: Carney’s Davos address draws global attention
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s keynote address at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos has sparked widespread international coverage as global news organizations weigh the future amid rising geopoliti...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Donald Trump has signalled he wants to “attack land” to stop Mexican cartels. Why that makes Canada vulnerable.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The U.S. wants to dominate the Western Hemisphere. Trump’s capture of Maduro could embolden its biggest rival- China.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
What a U.S. takeover of Greenland could mean for NATO and Canada.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
US national parks staff say new $100 fee for non-residents risks ‘alienating visitors for decades’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US national parks staff say new $100 fee for non-residents risks ‘alienating visitors for decades’
Advocates suing to reverse administration’s surcharge system that has led to passport checks and angry visitors
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Inside the U.S. plan to capture Nicolas Maduro www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro
Planning took months and included detailed rehearsals.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Trump’s plan to seize Venezuela’s oil faces major hurdles www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
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Trump’s plan to seize Venezuela’s oil faces major hurdles
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a sig...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Boosted by K-Pop, Canadian Beauty company Sukoshi has plans to take over America www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
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Boosted by K-pop, Canadian beauty company Sukoshi has plans for U.S. expansion
In the middle of a trade war with the United States, Sukoshi, a Toronto-based beauty retailer armed with walls of collagen jelly and snail mucin face masks, is expanding south of the border.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Would you join a volunteer force to defend Canada? The Canadian Forces hope you’ll say “yes” www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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The military plans for a volunteer force to defend Canada
Faced with rising threats from competing states and climate change, the top military minds in the Canadian Armed Forces are drafting a plan to bolster the nation’s defences by creating a civil force m...
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
A nation of untapped potential. What if Canada’s immigration policy focused more on retaining its highly skilled permanent residents?
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
An excellent summary of the Universal Ostrich Farm’s attempt to save its birds. The outbreak occurs after the flouting of infection control and regulations. A cull order is delayed for 10 months through a legal challenge and ends with the government doing its work. www.msnbc.com/news/news-an...
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Why the conspiratorial right rallied around a flock of ostriches
The anti-vaccine, anti-government crusade to save "the miracle cure birds" is over — and the fringe activists lost.
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
The Wrap: What did Mark Carney accomplish on his first trip to Asia as Prime Minister?
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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China. The two leaders met for 39 minutes on the margins of APEC, after the meeting Carney said the two countries had reached a “turning point.”
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