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

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-03-31 04:31:38 | Updated at 2025-04-01 22:02:31 1 day ago

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1. In earthquake-stricken Myanmar, rescuers claw at debris with hands

 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?

 Brian Wang

Illustration: Brian Wang

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

 Peking University

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