China has called on the United States to correct its mistakes and fully abandon its decision to impose "reciprocal tariffs¨. That¡¦s according to the Ministry of Commerce. Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a ninety-day pause on a host of global tariffs, but he increased levies on Chinese imports to 145 percent. Now there are indications that exemptions for smartphones, computers and microchips may be short-lived, with suggestions of separate new duties within the next two months. Jamie Clarke reports:

Speaking to Ben Tse, Victor Gao, vice-president of the Centre for China and Globalisation in Beijing, said the US was using tariffs as a way to pressure its trading partners, but added China would stand firm whatever the latest trade policy from Washington.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has reassured investors that Hong Kong will continue to welcome global business as a free port during turbulent times in the global landscape. Elvis Yu reports:

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says the Hong Kong stock market remains robust and orderly despite a complicated global environment. His comments were echoed by the financial chief, who said many overseas firms and talent are looking to increase their footprint in the city. Raymond Yeung reports:

Officials warned that air pollution in certain areas of Hong Kong will remain serious, due to a dusty air stream from the north. Elvis Yu with the story:

Former Observatory assistant director Leung Wing-mo, now a spokesman for the Meteorological Society, says dusty air streams are an unusual occurrence in Hong Kong, but they have happened before in the city. He spoke to Elvis Yu:

A senior fire officer who led the SAR's search and rescue team to Myanmar said a consensus has been reached with their mainland counterparts to work together in future missions to maximise efficiency. Sophie Hui has the story:

The Hospital Authority has introduced temporary refund arrangements for Accident & Emergency patients, starting later on Monday. Todd Harding has more:

At least 34 people have been killed in Russian air attacks on north-eastern Ukraine, in what was the deadliest strike on the country this year. Kyiv's State Emergency Service said the dead included two children. Officials also said a further 117 people were wounded. As Jamie Clarke reports, the missiles hit as residents gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday.

Wild swings in global markets are poised to keep investors on edge in the coming week, as a weakening US dollar and a sell-off in American Treasuries compound the extreme volatility that erupted after US President Donald Trump launched his sweeping tariffs on China and the rest of the world. RTHK's Washington correspondent Barry Wood told Carol Musgrave that he expected the market turmoil to continue.

A wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza hit a hospital and other sites on Sunday, killing at least 21 people, including children, as Israel vowed to expand its security presence in the small coastal strip. The pre-dawn strike on the Al-Ahli Hospital was the latest of several attacks on northern Gaza's last major hospital providing critical health care as Israel vowed to expand its security presence. Jamie Clarke has more:

Several Southeast Asian countries have kicked off their annual water festival holiday -- an occasion for celebration, during what is usually the hottest time of the year. In Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, millions normally take part with by splashing water on friends and strangers alike. The multi-day celebration is often dubbed the world's biggest water fight -- a symbol of cleansing and renewal. This year's festival comes with Thailand and, to a much greater extent, Myanmar recovering from a powerful earthquake that killed thousands. Jamie Clarke has the story:
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