China’s iPhone appetite, Filipinos left adrift by US: 5 weekend reads

SCMP | Sept. 15, 2025, 12:15 a.m. | Original
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The high demand underscores Apple’s strong brand loyalty in China and the appeal of the latest generation of iPhones, according to analysts. Photo: EPA-EFE

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iPhones on display during Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
iPhones on display during Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
The murders of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska have exacerbated the political divide in the US. Photo: Reuters
The murders of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska have exacerbated the political divide in the US. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong’s weather is expected to become unstable next as three low-pressure areas develop over the South China Sea. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s weather is expected to become unstable next as three low-pressure areas develop over the South China Sea. Photo: Sam Tsang

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