Hormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missed

AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsWorldHormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missedFrom how Pakistan paid the price for mediating in the Iran war to a family of dentists, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend 1-MIN READ1-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 12:12pm, 13 Apr 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.1. ‘Cancelling orders’ in China: Hormuz oil crisis hits transport and manufacturingA worker fills the tank of a car at a gasoline station in Shanghai on March 27, 2026. Photo: AFP2. ‘A big deal’: military drills show Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring ChinaSoldiers from the US, Philippines and Japan line up for the start of this year’s Salaknib military drill at Fort Magsaysay in the Philippines, on April 6. Photo: Handout3. UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediationA shopkeeper displays Iranian flags after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement in Karachi, Pakistan. Photo: EPAAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x