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China’s iPhone appetite, Hong Kong to see unsettled weather: 5 weekend reads you missed

From Chinese discussing Charlie Kirk’s murder to ‘march for Australia’ rallies, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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The high demand underscores Apple’s strong brand loyalty in China and the appeal of the latest generation of iPhones, according to analysts. Photo: EPA-EFE
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1. Strong appetite for new iPhone in China as pre-orders break record

iPhones on display during Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
iPhones on display during Apple’s launch event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

2. Charlie Kirk, US political violence – and what it looks like from China

The murders of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska have exacerbated the political divide in the US. Photo: Reuters
The murders of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska have exacerbated the political divide in the US. Photo: Reuters

3. Hong Kong set for unsettled weather next week as 3 low-pressure areas develop

Hong Kong’s weather is expected to become unstable next as three low-pressure areas develop over the South China Sea. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s weather is expected to become unstable next as three low-pressure areas develop over the South China Sea. Photo: Sam Tsang
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