Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw Though the relationship between the Chinese and Indian governments has been thawing, Beijing has yet to win over the…
1. Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw. Chinese researchers suggest the Chinese government lacks a long-term strategy and communication channels to connect with the Indian public.
2. Families found relief in snow parks and malls as Hong Kong endured its hottest day in 142 years. Many domestic helpers were unable to escape the scorching heat and remained outside.
3. Typhoon Dolphin, with maximum sustained winds of 151km/h, made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province. The storm caused the cancellation of 80% of flights in Shanghai.
4. Taiwan's plan to dissolve the pro-Beijing Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) has sparked controversy. Some question if the government is using security concerns to suppress political dissent.
5. Beijing's hypersonic 'carrier killers' could potentially divert US and allied naval forces from engaging in a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, according to analysts.
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