AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsWorldMiss Hong Kong stirs Cantonese debate, China cuts degrees in AI push: 5 weekend reads you missedFrom Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparking debate to China spotting flaws in Nasa’s plan, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 12:15pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 1:19pm, 15 Jun 2026We 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.5. How to say ‘tomato sauce’ in Cantonese? Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparks debateA contestant surnamed Wen told panellists during her second-round audition on Wednesday that she was working hard to learn Cantonese. Photo: HandoutAdvertisement
Miss Hong Kong stirs Cantonese debate, Singlish finds its voice: 5 weekend reads
From Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparking debate to China spotting flaws in Nasa’s plan, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.






