South China Morning Post·Hong Kong·Monday, October 19, 2026 at 05:46 AM UTC

China cuts US Treasury holdings, iPhone Duo pre-orders: 5 weekend reads you missed

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1. China cuts US Treasury holdings to 18-year low in August as debt fears mount

China has further reduced its holdings of US Treasuries to an 18-year low in August, as it continued to diversify its foreign exchange reserves amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over Washington’s fiscal outlook. Photo: SNS

2. China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach after ‘kill switch’ threat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attends a press conference at the end of the European Council summit in Brussels on Friday. Photo: AFP

3. Landmark China trial achieves 84% efficacy treating cancer with waste water tech

Chinese scientists have conducted a first-of-its-kind clinical trial treating malignant tumours the way they treat waste water – by forming a nano-carbon iron injection. Photo: Getty Images

4. Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Apple began its online pre-orders for its foldable iPhone Duo on Friday at 8pm. Photo: Getty Images

5. Chinese kindergarten owner given life sentence over lead paint poisoning scandal

Lead paint was added to food at the kindergarten to improve its appearance. Photo: Handout

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