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POLITICSSep 22Xi and Trump face their greatest challenge yet: building US-China trustChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House is not just another ceremonial exchange. It is a test of whether the world’s two largest powers can build trust in an age where mistrust has become the default. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the agenda. Both sides see danger but have yet to come up with meaningful regulatory cooperation. If this summit fails to deliver workable agreements, the tactical detente could collapse into a new cold war. If the leaders succeed in their personal...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Hong Kong to bar firms with integrity offences from building renovation listsHong Kong building maintenance consultants and contractors prosecuted or convicted of integrity-related offences in the past three years will be excluded from pre-qualified lists set up for owners undertaking renovation projects, the development minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Tuesday that applications to join the lists – covering inspection consultants, supervision consultants and building works contractors – would open next Wednesday and close on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Ro Khanna: Trump has no cards left to play ahead of the China summitThis week’s meeting is a real opportunity but only if Trump walks in with something more than tariffs and walks out with something more than a photo.The Hill
POLITICSSep 22Taiwan’s opposition casts doubt on ‘rock solid’ US ties ahead of Xi-Trump summitReports that Taiwanese officials have been asked to scale back visits to Washington have sparked debate over whether the island’s ties with the United States remain as “rock solid” as Taipei has maintained. The New York Times reported on Monday that some Taiwanese officials travelling to the US had been told by Trump administration officials to “curtail their visits to research groups in Washington”. The report came as US President Donald Trump prepared to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Will Inuit in Canada Turn to China?Amid strained ties with Ottawa, some Indigenous leaders are suggesting that they may pursue new partnerships.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 22Who from China’s side will be in the room at this week’s Xi-Trump summit?When Xi Jinping sits down with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the Chinese leader’s side of the table will be filled with senior aides bringing extensive policy expertise. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Xi would pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday. The trip – Xi’s first state visit to Washington since 2015 – will also mark his second face-to-face meeting this year with Trump, as the world’s top two economies seek to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22China tightens control on more fentanyl precursors ahead of Xi-Trump meetingChina tightened its controls on the export of fentanyl precursors to the United States, Canada and Mexico, adding two new chemicals to its list requiring export licenses on Tuesday, one day ahead of President Xi Jinping’s announced visit to the US. China’s Ministry of Commerce, together with four other government agencies, added two N-phenethyl piperidine esters to part one of China’s Catalogue for the Administration of Exports of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries (Regions), according to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22The United States and China discuss an AI security plan ahead of the Trump-Xi summitDes hauts responsables américains et chinois se sont entretenus dimanche à New York en vue du sommet Trump-Xi prévu cette semaine.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 22Stand News editor had no intention of harming national security, court hearsA former acting chief editor for the now-defunct Stand News was fulfilling his duty to publish articles and had no intent to undermine national security in Hong Kong, his lawyer has said, despite an earlier conviction finding the outlet liable for sedition. A panel of High Court justices pointed out on Tuesday that the presiding trial judge had ruled Patrick Lam Shiu-tung’s decision to run material containing false information from interviewees and had the seditious effect of inciting hatred...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22No need for Hong Kong to match Singapore’s HK$400,000 birth perk, top official saysHong Kong does not need to emulate Singapore’s generous childbirth incentives, a senior official has said, defending the city’s latest 11-measure policy drive as a “comprehensive” approach tailored to local needs across short-term cash flow, housing and childcare. Addressing concerns that Hong Kong’s drive was too incremental compared with Singapore’s multi-tier sustained funding, Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Tuesday that each jurisdiction has its own unique set of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summitThe United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to resist “economic coercion” and emphasised the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait, taking an implicit shot at China just days before President Xi Jinping’s White House summit. The three countries plan new talks on economic security and enhancements to a trilateral supply chain early warning system, according to a statement issued after a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Cho...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22The Other Victims of China’s Church CrackdownCherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.NYT World
POLITICSSep 22U.S.-China "red telephone" could bring a Cold War guardrail to AIA distinctly Cold War calculus is looming over this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington, as the U.S. and China weigh an emergency "red phone" for the day AI goes haywire.Why it matters: U.S.-China relations are so brittle that an AI hotline — not a trade pact, strategic slowdown or diplomatic reset — could emerge as the summit's most meaningful outcome.State of play: President Trump has spent the past week lashing out at AI "doomers" and boiling the race down to a single imperative: beat China.Trump has called AI-catastrophe fears a "HOAX" and vowed the U.S. would "not in any way hinder or stAxios
POLITICSSep 22King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgeryThe third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old doctor said he wanted to receive treatment in Thailand. “I want to return to Thailand for treatment because Thai doctors are highly capable,” he said in the video. Chakriwat said he did not have enough money to pay for the surgery in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Indonesia’s UN Security Council bid tests non-aligned diplomacyIndonesia’s bid for another term on the United Nations’ premier security body stands a good chance of success given Jakarta’s growing global engagement, analysts say, but its balancing act between competing powers could complicate efforts to speak for the Global South. Jakarta’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it would launch its campaign this week for a fifth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030. The ministry said it was seeking the seat to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Taipei highlights US 'bipartisan support' for Taiwan before Trump and Xi summitEl gobierno isleño resalta el respaldo político en EE. UU. hacia su autonomía, justo antes de la reunión entre los líderes de EE. UU. y China en Washington.La venta de armas a la isla, aprobada pero no formalizada, complica las relaciones, mientras China mantiene su postura de integración territorial.Clarín
POLITICSSep 22Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on ChinaJapan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.NYT World
POLITICSSep 22Agreement on EU trade deal with the PhilippinesVon der Leyen spricht nach einem Telefonat mit dem philippinischen Präsidenten von einer grundsätzlichen Einigung. Einige Details sind aber noch ungeklärt.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 22Breaking Down the Philippine 2027 Budget – The DiplomatAn analysis is provided on the Philippines' budget for the year 2027. This offers insight into the nation's future financial plans.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSSep 22Cambodian Government Grants Journalists Access to Giant Former Scamming CompoundThe Cambodian government has allowed journalists to access a large compound previously used for scamming operations. This move offers insight into past criminal activities and government response.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSSep 22KIKA Criticizes Prabowo Speech as Hostile Toward IntellectualsKIKA has criticized a speech given by Prabowo, alleging it was hostile towards intellectuals. This indicates political tension and debate surrounding a public figure's statements.en.tempo.co
POLITICSSep 22South Korea Lee tells AP he advocates step - by - step approach to North nuclear disarmamentA South Korean official has informed the AP that he supports a phased approach to North Korea's nuclear disarmament. This statement outlines a diplomatic strategy concerning regional security.news4jax.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22‘Do teachers not have families?’: kindergartens’ Mid-Autumn events draw backlashAt least four Hong Kong kindergartens will hold Mid-Autumn Festival open days and parties on reunion night, sparking criticism that teachers are being forced to work overtime as schools compete for pupils amid falling enrolment. In response to the South China Morning Post, a spokesman for the Education Bureau said on Monday that preschools should maintain good communication with stakeholders, including teachers and staff, to make appropriate arrangements when planning various activities. On the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22EU reaches ‘substantial agreement’ on Philippines trade dealVon der Leyen declares a deal after call with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but negotiators still have work to do.Politico Europe
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