Beijing and Washington agreed to work together on narcotics control and artificial intelligence and resume military-military communication, Beijing said, summing up long-awaited talks on Wednesday between US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

3. San Francisco mocked in China for moving homeless away from Apec summit venue

San Francisco removed homeless residents from encampments near the Apec summit venue, where world leaders – including US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping – met, sparking derision from commentators in China.

5. Cancer-causing toxins found in several suitcase brands: Hong Kong watchdog

Several suitcase brands have been found to contain cancer-causing chemicals linked to hampering children’s growth and impairing the male reproductive system, Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has said, urging people to wash their hands after touching luggage handles.

4. Prabowo slams West’s ‘unfair’ treatment of Indonesia: ‘we don’t need Europe’

Indonesia’s defence minister and presidential candidate, Prabowo Subianto, greets supporters at the election commission headquarters in Jakarta on October 25. Photo: ReutersIndonesia’s leading presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has accused the West of having double standards and losing moral leadership, saying Jakarta has been treated “unfairly” due to protectionist measures imposed on critical minerals.

6. Bedbug infestation fears in Hong Kong spark panic buying of insecticides

Fears over an invasion of bedbugs in Hong Kong has sparked panic buying of insect killers and a leap in inquiries about pest control. But an expert said infestations of the insects, as common as mosquitoes, could be avoided with good hygiene and simple precautions.

7. Woman jumps from first-floor window after police raid Hong Kong massage parlour

A woman jumps to the ground after climbing out the window of a massage parlour when the premises were raided by police. Image: FacebookThree women climbed out the window of a first-floor Hong Kong massage parlour and one jumped to the pavement in a failed attempt to escape arrest after a police anti-vice operation targeted the premises.

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