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WORLDSep 28 Taiwan Review closes after 75 years . What happens to its archives ? The "Taiwan Review" publication is closing after 75 years, raising questions about the fate of its archives. This marks the end of a long-standing media institution and the preservation of its historical content.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WORLDSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in CambodiaAn Australian rights activist is reportedly feared missing in Cambodia. This suggests a potential international incident involving human rights concerns.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 28Beijing drone ban : Residents forced to surrender devices as new security regulations take effectBeijing has implemented new security regulations, leading to a drone ban and requiring residents to surrender their devices. This represents a significant tightening of aerial surveillance and public activity controls. smh.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 28JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issuesJamie Dimon’s recent whirlwind visit to Hong Kong followed a similar script: a schedule packed with meetings involving the entrepreneurs and business leaders connecting China with global markets. But it was his increasingly visible stance on global issues that appeared to extend his career beyond market strategy and financial industry leadership as CEO of JPMorgan Chase. His preoccupation with economic growth and world affairs drew particular attention in Hong Kong last week, shortly before...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Trump denies offering to sell arms to China’s XiDonald Trump on Monday denied asking Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons, after the US ambassador to Beijing said the US president made the offer to his Chinese counterpart. The post Trump denies offering to sell arms to China’s Xi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28The Trump Administration denies that the U.S. wants to sell weapons to ChinaWashington denies plans to sell weaponry to Beijing, contradicting claims by the ambassador to China about an offer from Trump to Xi Jinping. The statements are significant due to legal restrictions after Tiananmen and tension over arms sales to Taiwan, which China considers its own territory.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28Citi® Token Services Expands Global Footprint Into Japan and UAECiti's Token Services are expanding their global presence by launching in Japan and the UAE. This matters as it signifies corporate growth and the spread of financial technology into new markets.thewhig.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 28US and China Release $60 Billion Nonsensitive Product Lists for Tariff Cuts After Trump - Xi MeetingThe US and China have released lists of $60 billion worth of nonsensitive products eligible for tariff cuts, following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This signifies a development in international trade relations.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policyAnalysts dismissed Trump's proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 28IHG Hotels and Resorts to open hotels in Japan for the first timeIHG Hotels and Resorts is planning to open hotels in Japan, marking its initial entry into the country. This expansion signifies a new market presence for the hotel chain.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTSep 28South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blastAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offerThe United States said Monday that it has no plans to sell arms to China, after a US envoy said President Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping if he would like to buy American weapons. The post US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28EU sanctions 10 Russian judges, prosecutors, and officials over opposition party Yabloko’s exclusion from parliamentary elections. A North Korean children’s camp is also added to the sanctions list.The European Union has sanctioned Russian judges and prosecution service staff involved in disqualifying the Yabloko Party’s federal candidate list from the State Duma elections.Meduza [en]
WORLDSep 28South Korea demands an apology from Ukraine for disclosing the secret transfer of two North Korean prisonersSouth Korea’s presidential office demanded that Ukraine apologize for disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners to Seoul. In a statement quoted by Reuters, the office also accused Ukraine of falsely claiming that “there had not been a non-disclosure agreement.”Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 28Trump asked China XI if he wants to buy US arms , ambassador saysAn ambassador has reported that former President Trump inquired with China's President Xi about purchasing US arms. This reveals a past high-level diplomatic discussion concerning international arms trade.bostonherald.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28US says there are no plans to sell arms to China after ambassador's statementsEstados Unidos desmintió planes de vender armas a China tras comentarios del embajador en Pekín sobre una oferta de Trump a Xi Jinping.La Casa Blanca reafirma su política respecto a Taiwán, mientras Pekín insta a Washington a oponerse a su independencia.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28US and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump - Xi meetingThe US and China have released reciprocal lists of $30 billion in products for tariff reductions following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This signifies a major development in international trade relations and economic policy.thetrucker.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 28China targets AI and frontier tech in newly unveiled innovation blueprintChina’s top state research body has put artificial intelligence (AI) and other frontier technologies at the heart of its new five-year plan unveiled on Monday, as global competition in science and technology heats up. The Chinese Academy of Sciences, the country’s highest academic institution, laid out a detailed blueprint for research and technology development aligned with the national 15th five-year plan covering 2026 to 2030. The plan focuses on innovation in areas including AI and...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 28Uruguay gave Diego Forlán his first smile: they thrashed South Korea, which had beaten Gallardo in his debut with EcuadorIt was 4 to 1, with a brace from Darwin Núñez, who scored again with the "Celeste" for the first time since the 2024 Copa América. Watch the goals.Clarín
POLITICSSep 28Xi Jinping demands ‘safer’ China as Communist Party prepares for leadership reshufflePresident Xi Jinping has ordered China’s security and legal apparatus to relentlessly eliminate risks and build a “safer” country a year ahead of the pivotal 21st Communist Party congress, which will usher in a major leadership reshuffle. The latest instruction, published by state news agency Xinhua on Monday night, is also the Chinese leader’s first major domestic directive since his state visit to Washington last week, signalling a pivot back to the domestic agenda – especially stability. In a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise exports growth forecastStronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026 to as much as 47 per cent. The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to 20 per cent growth, from an earlier estimate of 8 to 9 per cent. Its latest survey of the city’s major exporters also found that their business confidence and market expectations had remained...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 28Hong Kong checkpoints to handle 7.44 million passenger trips for National Day breakHong Kong’s checkpoints are expected to handle about 7.44 million passenger trips over mainland China’s National Day “golden week” break, while people movements are anticipated to peak this weekend. The Immigration Department said on Monday that the figure would include inbound and outbound trips by Hongkongers and visitors travelling via the city’s sea, land and air control points between October 1 and 7. The department also said it anticipated that the most popular control points would be...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong wages rise 3.4% in June, with government expecting further gainsHong Kong wages rose by 3.4 per cent year on year in June, with the government forecasting further pay rises ahead on the back of sustained economic expansion and labour demand. Figures released on Monday by the Census and Statistics Department showed that the 3.4 per cent nominal wage rise was broad based across all surveyed industries. After adjusting for inflation using the consumer price index (A), overall real wages grew by 1.6 per cent in June year on year, keeping basic pay growth ahead...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 28At least 21 Hong Kong-Bangkok flights delayed amid flooding in Thai capitalAt least 21 flights connecting Hong Kong and Bangkok were disrupted on Sunday and Monday, with passengers on one service leaving the Thai capital facing a nearly 24-hour delay after the Southeast Asian city was hit by its worst flood in 15 years. Heavy rainfall lashed Bangkok – a top travel destination for Hongkongers – between Thursday and Monday, prompting Thai officials to declare the city a disaster zone. Despite the flight disruptions, Hongkongers in the Thai capital said the central...South China Morning Post