Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper’s last call in fire: weekly roundup

1. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait

After weeks of turmoil in relations with China, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sought to dial down tensions with Beijing over a hypothetical conflict in the Taiwan Strait.

2. What is role of property management giant ISS at blaze-ravaged Hong Kong estate?

A global property management giant engaged to oversee the tender for fire safety and serve as the interface between residents and renovation contractors at Hong Kong’s ill-fated Wang Fuk Court estate broke its silence on Monday to offer condolences, but declined to comment on its involvement.

3. Whereabouts of 6-year-old Chinese boy Yuanxin unknown after ICE detention ...