Trump eyes China visit, airport lounge’s controversial policy: 5 weekend reads

Published: 12:15pm, 28 Jul 2025Updated: 1:15pm, 28 Jul 2025

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1. China, US to extend tariff pause at Sweden talks by another 90 days: sources

A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the port of Oakland, California. US concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity are expected to feature in talks when the two sides meet in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: AP
A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the port of Oakland, California. US concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity are expected to feature in talks when the two sides meet in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: AP

2. Abbot of China’s world-famous Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation

Shi Yongxin (centre), abbot of the Shaolin Temple in central China, is under joint investigation by multiple departments. Photo: Getty Images
Shi Yongxin (centre), abbot of the Shaolin Temple in central China, is under joint investigation by multiple departments. Photo: Getty Images

3. Trump eyes autumn China trip, but September visit off the table: sources

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Forbidden City in Beijing during Trump’s first state visit to China in November 2017. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Forbidden City in Beijing during Trump’s first state visit to China in November 2017. Photo: AFP

  

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