Cathay fares surge, CUHK professor suspended in Australia: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPMarch 9, 2026 at 05:37 AM

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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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United States 40% Israel 40% Massachusetts Institute of Technology 60% Beijing ×260% Chinese University of Hong Kong 60% Peking University 70% Iran ×270% Middle East 70% China ×270% Wang Yi ×280% Cathay Pacific 80% Jiang Jianfeng ×280%

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cathay pacific fares 80% chip scientist 70% foreign policy 70% middle east skies 60% china 60% two sessions 50% iran war 50% rising star 40%

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Iran

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