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Trump’s Chinese drone issue, Viagra’s potential against cancer: 5 weekend reads

From US president’s attempt to ground China’s drones to a possible new use for Viagra, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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1. Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?

A variety of DJI drones showcased at a retail electronics store in Florida, USA. Photo: Shutterstock
A variety of DJI drones showcased at a retail electronics store in Florida, USA. Photo: Shutterstock

2. New Communist Party rules hint Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies

Some observers suggest that President Xi Jinping may pass down his power in phases. Photo: EPA-EFE
Some observers suggest that President Xi Jinping may pass down his power in phases. Photo: EPA-EFE

3. Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivers a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Press Union conference on October 15, 1990 in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew delivers a speech at the opening of the Commonwealth Press Union conference on October 15, 1990 in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

4. Chinese study uncovers cancer-fighting potential of impotence drugs like Viagra

Analysis of samples from patients with pancreatic, breast and colorectal cancers showed cells that act as the “intelligence agents” of the immune system can become severely depleted as the tumour progresses. Sildenafil is able to reverse the process, the research team says. Photo: Shutterstock
Analysis of samples from patients with pancreatic, breast and colorectal cancers showed cells that act as the “intelligence agents” of the immune system can become severely depleted as the tumour progresses. Sildenafil is able to reverse the process, the research team says. Photo: Shutterstock

5. Party at sea: why young Chinese have fallen in love with cruise ship holidays

An Adora Cruises ship fully loaded with tourists sets sail for the Qingdao Cruise Home Port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, on May 22, 2025. Photo: Getty Images
An Adora Cruises ship fully loaded with tourists sets sail for the Qingdao Cruise Home Port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, on May 22, 2025. Photo: Getty Images

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