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China goes visa-free for UK, Canada; Rubio, Wang Yi in Munich: 5 weekend reads you missed

February 16, 2026 at 04:30 AM
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China goes visa-free for UK, Canada; Rubio, Wang Yi in Munich: 5 weekend reads you missed
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. China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals 2. Rubio, Wang Yi manage US-China great power rivalry in Munich even as core tensions linger 3. Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip 4. Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for...

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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. China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals 2. Rubio, Wang Yi manage US-China great power rivalry in Munich even as core tensions linger 3. Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip 4. Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for... This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
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. China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals 2. Rubio, Wang Yi manage US-China great power rivalry in Munich even as core tensions linger 3. Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip 4. Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for... AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsWorldChina goes visa-free for UK, Canada; Rubio, Wang Yi in Munich: 5 weekend reads you missedFrom the Munich Security Conference to Star Cruises fiasco, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekendReading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPSCMPPublished: 12:30pm, 16 Feb 2026We 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. China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationalsForeign tourists take in the sights in the Bund area of Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua2. Rubio, Wang Yi manage US-China great power rivalry in Munich even as core tensions lingerIn their addresses to the Munich Security Conference, both US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke of the need to carefully manage differences between the two powers. Photo: AFP3. Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed tripHundreds of passengers queue at Ocean Terminal waiting to board the ship. Photo: Facebook/Longman LoAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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