China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From Chinese hotpot giant Haidilao’s burger brand to Filipino star Eala’s maiden WTA win, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

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China has hit back against a round of US sanctions with a barrage of counter-sanctions targeting a group of American entities and a tightening of export restrictions on the drone supply chain, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday.