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1. Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC

   With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.

2. US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’

   Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.

3. IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: US YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies

   Popular streamer, who has arrived after visiting mainland China, also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.

4. South Korean court removes Yoon from office, ending political deadlock

   A presidential election to replace Yoon, who also faces a criminal trial on charges of insurrection, will be held within 60 days.

5. Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 27, Palestinians say

   The Israeli military said it struck a ‘Hamas command and control centre’ and took steps to lessen harm to civilians.

6. Donald Trump’s pick for Beijing envoy affirms US commitment to one-China policy

   David Perdue says pledges to Taiwan will be honoured, while promising ‘some pain’ in White House strategy to deal its with Asian rival.

7. Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival

   Authorities warn of Not a potential for blazes during popular grave-sweeping activities amid dry conditions.

8. Rival gold miners in Bolivia fight using dynamite, leaving at least 6 dead

   Rival miners have repeatedly come to blows in Sorata, situated in an area experiencing a gold rush.

9. ‘Cruel’ Trump tariffs bring Vietnam’s economic dreams crashing down

   Facing a 46 per cent tax on export, Hanoi is one of the most striking victims of Trump’s take-no-prisoners trade war.

10. China detains 3 Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying

    State media publishes images of the trio being questioned by the police after Manila detained a number of alleged Chinese spies.