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. What are the real reasons behind the change of date for Trump’s China visit?The last time Xi and Trump met was on October 30, 2025 during a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images2. China’s exports are booming – so why are plants in this factory hub closing?Illustration: Henry Wong3. Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in ChinaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts to the music as she arrives for a state dinner, at the White House on March 19. Photo: Handout
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Trump’s change of plans, Takaichi mocked in China: 5 weekend reads you missed
This article summarizes five news stories from the past weekend focusing on Asia and beyond. First, it examines the reasons behind the change of date for a planned visit to China by Donald Trump.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-23 · 06:23 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article summarizes five news stories from the past weekend focusing on Asia and beyond. First, it examines the reasons behind the change of date for a planned visit to China by Donald Trump. Second, it explores why factories in China's export hub are closing despite booming exports. Third, the article reports on the reactions in China to Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The last time Xi and Trump met was on October 30, 2025 during a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea.
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The last time Xi and Trump met was on October 30, 2025 during a bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea.
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Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China
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