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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, US agree to preliminary deal in Malaysia ahead of possible Xi-Trump talks 2. The STEM crisis in China’s universities: how outdated courses are wasting talent 3. Boeing picks Mandarin-speaking ex-White House adviser to lead China business 4. Von der Leyen vows to strike back against China as EU feels rare earths squeeze 5. China boxer survives Australia attack, divorces wife over failure to protect her