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Xi Gains Leverage Over Trump; Hong Kong Schools See Student Rise

This article rounds up key news stories, including Xi Jinping's strengthening position before a summit with Trump, and positive student enrollment trends in Hong Kong schools. It also touches on potential health risks from omega-3 supplements and Filipino division over a pageant winner's roots.


We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Could omega-3 supplements hurt the brain? Chinese military study flags risks 2. Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight 3. Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit 4. ‘Foreigner won’: Filipinos divided over pageant winner’s US roots 5. Singapore....

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