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POLITICSSep 8Qatar’s PM vows to prioritise China’s energy supply amid Middle East tensionsQatar on Tuesday vowed to prioritise China’s energy supply and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as both countries coordinated efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through the waterway. Sheikh Mohammed affirmed Doha’s “support for all diplomatic efforts and endeavours...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Openness must not be sacrificed in US science and tech policy on ChinaWhen President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his planned September 24 visit – his first state-level visit to Washington in more than a decade – artificial intelligence is expected to be near the top of the agenda. Both administrations are preparing for their first formal dialogue on AI. Washington has framed much of that conversation around the need for tighter controls on sensitive technologies. That framing is the problem. For much of the debate over US science and technology policy...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8European Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat upThe European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 8Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rulesTaiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Cafeteria at the Metropolitan Police Department Police Academy, doubling women's showers to strengthen recruitmentAsahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 8Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aidA former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own courseThe United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with China intensifies across the region. Yet the effectiveness of the push is tempered by Washington’s deep cuts to its main overseas aid agency, leaving doubts about the consistency of US commitment among Pacific leaders, according to analysts. The Pacific island nations are unlikely to frame their foreign relations as a simple choice between the two....South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Will Malaysia’s potential Huawei AI deal risk clash with US trade pact?Malaysia’s reported move to use chips from Chinese tech giant Huawei in its 2 billion ringgit (US$494 million) sovereign AI project could test the export-control commitments it signed with Washington last year, analysts say. The move could complicate Kuala Lumpur’s long-running effort to work with both American and Chinese technology firms, particularly as Washington pushes US AI systems across Southeast Asia. Bloomberg reported on Monday that Malaysia was seriously evaluating Huawei’s Ascend...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Hong Kong seizes HK$1.4b suspected drugs over summer as traffickers target studentsHong Kong customs has smashed an international drug trafficking network over the summer, seizing 6.1 tonnes of suspected narcotics worth more than HK$1.4 billion (US$178.5 million) and arresting 150 people as syndicates actively recruited students during the holiday period. Acting head of the Customs and Excise Department’s drug investigation bureau Wong Ngar-lun said on Tuesday that real-time intelligence exchanges with overseas law enforcement agencies helped dismantle complex, multilayered...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Romualdez suffers cardiovascular event , anxiety attack amid arrest - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperA political figure named Romualdez reportedly experienced a cardiovascular event and anxiety attack during an arrest. This is a notable health incident involving a person undergoing legal proceedings.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
POLITICSSep 8Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 millionSingapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).BBC World
POLITICSSep 8Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across borderRussia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 8To match China’s economy, India must accept its investmentAlthough President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a brief exchange last week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the real action will unfold later this week at the Brics summit when Xi arrives in New Delhi with an expected delegation of 400 officials. China is one of India’s top trading partners, yet it remains unclear whether Chinese companies are welcome as investors in India. The two countries’ trade and investment relationship...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8China rallies Central Asian police chiefs on terrorism threats, energy and tradeChina’s top police officer has pledged deeper cooperation with his Central Asian counterparts to crack down on terrorism, separatism and extremism, while strengthening measures to protect Belt and Road Initiative investments. Presiding over an informal meeting of the China-Central Asia Public Security and Interior Ministers’ mechanism in Beijing, Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong on Monday urged his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Japan plans GPS tracking trial for sex offenders on paroleJapan's Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole via GPS as early as fiscal 2027, a ministry official said Tuesday. The ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 8Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared borderRussia and North Korea have opened the first road linking their shared border. This development marks a new connection between the two nations.iowapublicradio.org · United States
POLITICSSep 8Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared borderwrkf.org · United States
POLITICSSep 8Philippine ex-speaker stashed billions of pesos ‘he could no longer hide’: prosecutorsMartin Romualdez, a cousin of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, accumulated so much wealth over the past three years that he had to convert it into mansions and shares to avoid scrutiny, the Office of the Ombudsman alleged on Tuesday – a day after filing a plunder case against the former House speaker. The Ombudsman filed the case on Monday against Romualdez, former House appropriations committee chairman Zaldy Co and two others, accusing them of accepting at least 7.44 billion pesos...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Solomon Islands treaty puts Australia motives in Pacific contest with China on showA treaty involving the Solomon Islands is revealing Australia's motivations in its ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific region. This indicates shifting alliances and strategic maneuvering in the area.abc.net.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 8North Korea , Russia Open First Road Bridge Across BorderNorth Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge across their shared border. This development signifies a strengthening of logistical and potentially diplomatic ties between the two nations.chimpreports.com · Uganda
POLITICSSep 8Singapore tightens national bonus criteria for political salaries , including unemployment , income growthSingapore is implementing stricter criteria for national bonuses tied to political salaries, incorporating factors like unemployment and income growth. This policy adjustment aims to link political compensation more closely to national economic performance.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSSep 8Russia , North Korea open first road link across shared borderRussia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road link across their shared border. This development signifies a notable step in the bilateral relations and infrastructure between the two nations.gulfcoastnewsnow.com
POLITICSSep 8Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared borderRussia and North Korea have opened the first road across their shared border. This development signifies a new connection between the two nations.kjzz.org · United States
POLITICSSep 8South Korean defense chief calls for renewed dialogue with NorthThe South Korean defense chief has advocated for renewed dialogue with North Korea. This suggests an effort to de-escalate tensions or find diplomatic solutions between the two nations.upi.com · United States
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