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John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

From where Hong Kong stands amid the US-China trade war to a rising piano star, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee during an exclusive interview with the Post. Photo: Dickson Lee

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1. ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war

City leader John Lee has said his government has already made “contingency plans for the worst”, but stopped short of revealing what they are. Photo: Dickson Lee
City leader John Lee has said his government has already made “contingency plans for the worst”, but stopped short of revealing what they are. Photo: Dickson Lee

2. ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden

British universities are heavily dependent on the tuition fees paid by Chinese international students, but rising costs and tightening visa policies in the United Kingdom could put that at risk. Photo: Shutterstock
British universities are heavily dependent on the tuition fees paid by Chinese international students, but rising costs and tightening visa policies in the United Kingdom could put that at risk. Photo: Shutterstock

3. Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy?

A Chinese vessel is seen through binoculars from a Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea on Wednesday. Photo: AP
A Chinese vessel is seen through binoculars from a Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea on Wednesday. Photo: AP

4. Japan grows restless for next-gen fighter jets as progress with UK, Italy stalls

Programme’s fighter jet is displayed during a defence security meeting in Japan on May 21. Photo: Reuters
Programme’s fighter jet is displayed during a defence security meeting in Japan on May 21. Photo: Reuters

5. A star is born as Hong Kong pianist wins Van Cliburn competition

Aristo Sham, 29, of Hong Kong, performs with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under conductor Marin Alsop in the finals of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Sham was named winner of its top prize on June 6, 2025. Photo: Ralph Lauer
Aristo Sham, 29, of Hong Kong, performs with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under conductor Marin Alsop in the finals of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Sham was named winner of its top prize on June 6, 2025. Photo: Ralph Lauer

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