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WORLDOct 6Public outcry as China nurse dies after on-duty brain bleed, but death ruled not work-relatedThe death of a 30-year-old nurse in southwestern China from a brain haemorrhage while on duty sparked outrage after authorities refused to classify her death as work-related. Chen Jiajia, a supervising nurse in the medical imaging department at Guizhou Maotai Hospital in Zunyi, experienced a severe headache and began vomiting while working on August 4, according to Dafeng News. Her colleagues swiftly rushed her for emergency treatment, and she subsequently underwent a craniotomy after being...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 6Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match disputeCoco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.CBS News
WORLDOct 6Gauff in racial abuse controversy at China Open after replayed pointCoco Gauff was targeted online after stopping play during a crucial point in the first set against China’s Sun Xinran.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 6China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: state mediaChina tried three times to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police made a massive arrest in 2023, according to a new documentary broadcast on Chinese state television. The three-part documentary, which was jointly produced by China’s Ministry of Public Security and state broadcaster CCTV and began airing on Monday, shows obstacles faced by Chinese authorities in pursuing criminal networks and scam groups operating in northern Myanmar...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5La China Ansa and the memory of her hard childhood: "With my mom we slept on the street"The journalist and current "MasterChef Celebrity" participant recalled the most difficult moment of her life. "I admire my mom, she is my weakness," she admitted.Clarín
WORLDOct 5Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ballRussia's Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball during match with Novak Djokovic.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 5A Woman Exposed China’s Cat-Abuse Networks – and Paid a Terrible PriceWhen the law lags behind, citizens end up doing investigative work themselves, and pay for it when the people they expose strike back.The Diplomat
WORLDBREAKINGOct 5FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaNPR News
WORLDOct 5WTA China Open ResultsThis article reports on the results of the WTA China Open. It provides an update on a sports tournament.joplinglobe · united states of america
WORLDOct 5Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinalsNovak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 4Battling Djokovic Stuns Top Seed Zverev At China OpenThe 39-year-old Serbian electrified a packed crowd in Beijing, where he extended an astonishing winning streak to 32 matches and is a firm fan favourite. The post Battling Djokovic Stuns Top Seed Zverev At China Open appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 4China Eastern reports passenger to police over cabin crew kneeling rowChina Eastern Airlines has reported a male passenger to the police for allegedly disturbing order, after a flight attendant was filmed kneeling in a cabin aisle to apologise for bumping his elbow with a service trolley. In its second statement on the incident, the carrier said on Saturday that it believed the actions of the passenger amounted to disturbing order aboard a civil aircraft and had severely infringed upon the employee’s personal dignity. The airline added that it had banned the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4China’s only monogamous emperor: why Hongzhi refused a harem, remained dedicated to wifeIt is no secret that Chinese emperors had many women in their lives, and the imperial concubine system was a significant feature of feudal social structures. Ming-era (1368–1644) emperors could have upwards of 9,000 consorts, ostensibly to ensure an heir. Unfortunately, these women often existed in gilded prisons, barred from leaving the palace grounds and frequently subject to the wrath of a cruel emperor. However, one leader stands out for doing just the opposite; the Hongzhi Emperor (r....South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Sabalenka Swept Out Of China Open In Third RoundSecond-seeded Sabalenka missed five break points in the sixth game, as Nikola Bartunkova defended well and hit deep. The post Sabalenka Swept Out Of China Open In Third Round appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 4Sabalenka Knocked Out of China Open in Straight Sets by Nikola BartunkovaSecond-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was bundled out in the third round of the China Open in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. The No. 34-ranked Bartunkova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-3 in just over an hour and a half leaving the tournament without its two top seeds in the first week. Newly-crowned world No. 1 Elena Rybakina was ousted from the tournament on Saturday and will now be joined by Sabalenka in exiting WTA-1000 event in Beijing early.aawsat · united arab emirates
WORLDOct 4Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennisThe Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 3Zverev Sets Up Djokovic Quarter-Final At China Open As 118th-Ranked Charaeva Routs RybakinaZverev's cruise into the next round comes as he trains his sights on the number-one spot currently held by Jannik Sinner. The post Zverev Sets Up Djokovic Quarter-Final At China Open As 118th-Ranked Charaeva Routs Rybakina appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDOct 3Rybakina's first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva - ReutersRybakina's first match as world number one ends in China Open defeat by Charaeva ReutersReuters World
WORLDOct 3What China sees in ‘Jane Eyre,’ now required reading for ninth gradersCharlotte Brontë's classic novel is almost two centuries old, but Chinese officials consider its independent protagonist a feminist role model.headtopics · united states of america
WORLDOct 3China returns to top 100 in gender parity ranking for first time since 2016For the first time in a decade, China has returned to the top 100 out of 145 economies in an annual global report assessing gender equality. China closed 69.9 per cent of its gender gap in 2025, rising to 96th place from 103rd the previous year and increasing 1.3 percentage points, according to the 2026 Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international non-profit organisation based in Switzerland. It marks the first time China has been ranked in the top 100...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Mexico’s City’s chinampa restoration project Arca Tierra wins 2026 Champions of Change AwardMore than just restoration, Arca Tierra seeks to produce high-quality food with a lower environmental impact, preserve traditional farming knowledge and expand access to local products. The post Mexico’s City’s chinampa restoration project Arca Tierra wins 2026 Champions of Change Award appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDOct 2Djokovic survives China Open scare; Sabalenka starts strongNovak Djokovic survived a scare to beat outsider Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the China Open on Friday in Beijing. It was…Japan Today
WORLDOct 2How China Managed the Oil ShockBeijing concentrated the impact on refiners, not the public.Foreign Policy
WORLDOct 2‘America is back’, AI ‘conspiracy’, China’s Laos deal: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump condemns ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI, says he is only guardrail needed US President Donald Trump downplayed growing concerns about artificial intelligence, claiming America already has guardrails to regulate the industry and warning that casting doubt on development only benefits...South China Morning Post