From China warning India over Dalai Lama to a Hong Kong civil servant’s apology, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

We’ve compiled narratives from our reports over the weekend to keep you updated on news throughout Asia and more. If you wish to explore further our journalism, please consider subscribing.

1. Mexico’s 50% tariff surprise blocks Asia’s trade route around North America

2. China warns India: ‘don’t even think about stealing our sixth Dalai Lama’

3. Hong Kong official offers apology for attire selection at firefighter’s funeral

4. Thailand’s tourism leadership declines as challenges in the paradise increase

5. “Nothing to explain”: prominent mRNA vaccine expert Hu Haitao departs the US for China

Are you curious about the most significant issues and developments from across the globe? Find the information you need withSCMP Knowledge, our latest platform offering carefully selected content including explainers, FAQs, analyses, and infographics, presented by our acclaimed team.

More Articles from SCMP

Xi Jinping encourages PLA officers to take charge of the Taiwan Strait, Beijing elevates to full general rank

Huawei reduces Pura X prices with Samsung and Apple foldables approaching

Chinese scientists demonstrate how a single word might enable spies to seize control of a robotic force

SCMP Recommended Picks: Gamblers can enjoy their Sugar fix at the Valley

This piece was first published in the South China Morning Post (www.scmp.com), a top news outlet covering China and Asia.

Copyright (c) 2025. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.

Leave a comment

Trending