Typhoon Wipha in Hong Kong, Trump and Xi’s potential meeting: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | July 21, 2025, 12:15 a.m. | Original

People brace against the wind at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as the Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 10 typhoon warning for Typhoon Wipha. Photo: Edmond So

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Before Wipha, 17 tropical cyclones had triggered a No 10 warning signal since records began in 1946. Photo: Edmond So
Before Wipha, 17 tropical cyclones had triggered a No 10 warning signal since records began in 1946. Photo: Edmond So
Donald Trump pictured with Xi Jinping during his 2017 visit to China. US-China relations have fluctuated since Trump returned to the White House in January. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump pictured with Xi Jinping during his 2017 visit to China. US-China relations have fluctuated since Trump returned to the White House in January. Photo: AFP
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Chinese rust-belt city gambles on the skies – and Russia – to fuel revival Hong Kong police primed to support future tourism and mega-event ambitions