We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks
Statements from the US and Iran following talks in Switzerland have cooled tensions that nearly derailed the peace process, signalling an intention…
Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa fee hike to affect Chinese: SCMP’s 7 highlights
