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

Beijing says its interests must not be used as bargaining chips as nations scramble to reach tariff agreements ahead of the July deadline. Photo: Reuters
Beijing says its interests must not be used as bargaining chips as nations scramble to reach tariff agreements ahead of the July deadline. Photo: Reuters

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

A woman walks past a damaged building in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on the city. Photo: AFP
A woman walks past a damaged building in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on the city. Photo: AFP

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

Passengers wait for information after flight CX843 was cancelled. Photo: RedNote/ 帅气的ZZY
Passengers wait for information after flight CX843 was cancelled. Photo: RedNote/ 帅气的ZZY

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

Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

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

Japanese Princess Kako has gained widespread attention online after a photograph of her asleep on an economy flight went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/Imperial Household Agency of Japan
Japanese Princess Kako has gained widespread attention online after a photograph of her asleep on an economy flight went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/Imperial Household Agency of Japan

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