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Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China’s new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

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A view of a damaged pagoda following an earthquake in Naypyidaw, Myanmar on March 29, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
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1. In earthquake-stricken Myanmar, rescuers claw at debris with hands

Rescuers work to save residents trapped under the rubble of a destroyed condominium in Myanmar’s Mandalay on March 29. Photo: AFP
Rescuers work to save residents trapped under the rubble of a destroyed condominium in Myanmar’s Mandalay on March 29. Photo: AFP

2. What if curing cancer could cost 99% less in China?

Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang

3. From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University
Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University
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