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1. Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
Though the relationship between the Chinese and Indian governments has been thawing, Beijing has yet to win over the Indian public as it lacked a long-term strategy and communication channels, according to Chinese researchers.
2. Families cool off in snow parks and malls as helpers struggle in record heat

Families sought refuge in snow parks and shopping centres on Sunday as Hong Kong sweltered through its hottest day in 142 years, while many domestic helpers said they had no choice but to stay outside in the blistering heat.
3. Red alert: Shanghai cancels 80% of flights as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall at Yuhuan, a city in Zhejiang province, around 5.30pm on Sunday, with maximum sustained winds of 151km/h (94mph) near its centre, according to China’s National Meteorological Centre.
4. Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate

Taiwan’s plan to dissolve the pro-Beijing Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) has sparked controversy over whether the independence-leaning authorities are using security concerns to suppress political dissent.
5. How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US in a Taiwan conflict

The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert US and allied navies from warfare in a Taiwan Strait contingency, according to analysts.


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Protesters destroy Chinese goods in Kolkata, India, on June 18, 2020, soon after the countries’ militaries clashed on their border. Photo: AFP

Children play in a fountain at Playfield 5 in Kai Tak during hot weather. Photo: Edmond So

A Shanghai resident battles the winds and rain in the city. Photo: Xinhua

Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau Commissioner Chiu Shao-chou says police have investigated 141 CUPP officials and members in 98 cases since 2010. Photo: AFP

Footage released by Chinese state media on July 29 shows a YJ-20 missile launching from a Type 052D destroyer at an undisclosed location. Photo: CCTV

Live dogs for sale behind Rajin market in North Korea. Photo: SCMP

A US and Chinese flag wave outside a commercial building in Beijing. Photo: TNS


Haidilao launched its Fresh Burger store in Wuhan last month. Photo: Handout

Alexandra Eala celebrates after beating Jessica Pegula in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP

Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘triumph’

The Beijing Spectrometer III particle detector at the Beijing Electron Positron Collider in Beijing, where researchers have found the strongest evidence yet for the long-sought glueball. Photo: Handout

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From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend


From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.


Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missed

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

1. Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw

From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend