China’s US trade deal warning, Japanese princess flies economy: 5 weekend reads

From China’s concerns about being used as a bargaining chip to Japanese Princess Kako flying coach, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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1. China warns countries not to sign US trade deals at its expense

2. Why China may be keeping a close eye as Trump gets drawn into the Middle East

3. Dozens left stranded by Hong Kong’s Cathay after flight from New York cancelled

4. Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?

5. Japan Princess Kako goes viral after photo of her asleep on economy flight emerges