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. As Iran war closes Middle East skies, how high can Cathay Pacific fares fly?Smoke rises after an explosion during US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: Reuters2. Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking UniversityJiang Jianfeng says the decision to return to his home country is a “natural choice”. Photo: Handout3. Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’China’s top diplomat Wang Yi speaks to the press about Beijing’s foreign policy objectives during the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8. Photo: AFP
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Cathay fares surge, CUHK professor suspended in Australia: 5 weekend reads you missed
This article summarizes five news stories from the past weekend. First, Cathay Pacific fares are expected to rise due to the potential closure of Middle Eastern airspace amid tensions involving Iran.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-09 · 04:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article summarizes five news stories from the past weekend. First, Cathay Pacific fares are expected to rise due to the potential closure of Middle Eastern airspace amid tensions involving Iran. Second, rising chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng has left MIT to join Peking University, citing a desire to return to his home country. Third, the article recaps key takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statements at China's "two sessions" regarding Beijing's foreign policy objectives. The other two stories are not mentioned in the provided text. The article aims to keep readers informed about important developments in Asia and beyond.
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi spoke about Beijing’s foreign policy objectives during the “two sessions”.
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Jiang Jianfeng says the decision to return to his home country is a “natural choice”.
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Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University.
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Cathay Pacific fares are surging due to the potential closure of Middle East skies from the Iran war.
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Wang Yi person · Key Player
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Jiang Jianfeng person · Key Player
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