Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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A South China Morning Post roundup highlights stories from Hong Kong, mainland China, Asia and beyond. It says Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory could strengthen China's position in Latin America and give Brazil leverage over rare earths, and also flags a Hong Kong official's resignation following the Tai Po fire.

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Win for Lula boosts China’s foothold and gives Brazil rare earths leverage Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election preserves Beijing’s most critical foothold in Latin America, while positioning Brasilia to leverage...