Ex-PM Ishiba says Japan must 'look past in the eye' over WWII
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China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.