‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | June 16, 2025, 12:36 a.m. | Original

US President Donald Trump takes part in a reenlistment ceremony for US Army soldiers during a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington. Photo: AP

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US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
A mainland visitor poses next to the Mong Kok MTR station sign. The station and the Tsim Sha Tsui one are particularly popular with tourists from across the border. Photo: Timon Johnson
A mainland visitor poses next to the Mong Kok MTR station sign. The station and the Tsim Sha Tsui one are particularly popular with tourists from across the border. Photo: Timon Johnson
Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3,600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3,600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences

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