Atlantic Trivia (n.): that quiz which is too easy when one gets three of three correct and too difficult when one correctly answers any fewer. Atlantic Trivia From a story by Ross Andersen What ninth-century Chinese invention was at first employed primarily for fireworks rather than in the capacity that would change the world centuries

Liberal MP Michael Ma’s apology for confronting an academic witness about whether her evidence on forced labour in Chinese aluminum supply chains could be “hearsay” coincides with a highly sensitive moment in Canada’s ongoing trade war with the Trump administration. After some of the tariffs Canada faced were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court

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Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Liberal MP Michael Ma is facing criticism for downplaying persistent allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, China, during a committee hearing