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‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

From mainland Chinese tourists posing in Hong Kong MTR stations to Trump’s army parade, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

US President Donald Trump takes part in a reenlistment ceremony for US Army soldiers during a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington. Photo: AP

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1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline

US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong?

A mainland visitor poses next to the Mong Kok MTR station sign. The station and the Tsim Sha Tsui one are particularly popular with tourists from across the border. Photo: Timon Johnson
A mainland visitor poses next to the Mong Kok MTR station sign. The station and the Tsim Sha Tsui one are particularly popular with tourists from across the border. Photo: Timon Johnson

3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight

Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3,600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3,600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences

4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover under their flags

A fisherman places India’s national flags on his boat as he prepares for a boat rally to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces at the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai on May 25. Photo: AFP
A fisherman places India’s national flags on his boat as he prepares for a boat rally to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces at the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai on May 25. Photo: AFP

5. Japanese woman finds underwear-clad boss in her bed, calmly leaves, calls police

A Japanese woman was shocked when she returned home unexpectedly to find her boss in her bed, clad only in his underwear. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
A Japanese woman was shocked when she returned home unexpectedly to find her boss in her bed, clad only in his underwear. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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