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China's newly appointed ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, arrived on Monday and took a public bus from Sydney to Canberra, chatting with local passengers. The move appears designed to project a more approachable image as Beijing seeks to ease long-strained relations with Canberra.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between the US and Canada has opened to traffic following an inaugural ceremony on July 24. The crossing is expected to facilitate C$300 billion in annual trade between Michigan and Ontario.
The US is significantly restricting visa periods for foreign students, journalists and exchange visitors, with Chinese journalists facing particular scrutiny through a 90-day limit versus 240 days for others. The changes take effect within two months.