China’s US trade deal warning, Japanese princess flies economy: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | June 30, 2025, 12:15 a.m. | Original

From China’s concerns about being used as a bargaining chip to Japanese Princess Kako flying coach, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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US President Donald Trump says he might not stick to his original tariff reprieve deadline. Photo: TNS

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Beijing says its interests must not be used as bargaining chips as nations scramble to reach tariff agreements ahead of the July deadline. Photo: Reuters
Beijing says its interests must not be used as bargaining chips as nations scramble to reach tariff agreements ahead of the July deadline. Photo: Reuters
A woman walks past a damaged building in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on the city. Photo: AFP
A woman walks past a damaged building in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday following Israeli strikes on the city. Photo: AFP
Passengers wait for information after flight CX843 was cancelled. Photo: RedNote/ 帅气的ZZY
Passengers wait for information after flight CX843 was cancelled. Photo: RedNote/ 帅气的ZZY

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