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POLITICSSep 28Meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang – the two pandas loaned to the US by China‘The giant panda has been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans,’ Chinese President Xi Jinping saidThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 28China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone for first time near Scarborough ShoalBeijing deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone in the South China Sea for the first time during drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday. The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theatre Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted joint air and naval exercises in the waters and airspace around the shoal earlier in the day. In recent years, Scarborough Shoal – known as Huangyan Island in China and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines – has been a major...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for EuropeWashington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could squeeze European exports.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan ChanThe Hong Kong government has appointed Bryan Chan Ping-keung, a former executive at bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), as CEO to lead the development and operation of the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January to run the clearing system for precious metals. His appointment would take effect on October 2 for a three-year term,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance tradeBrussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.EuroNews [en]
CYBERSep 28North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacksEuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 28China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, has emerged as a significant voice on mainland social media, attracting nearly one million followers with his candid observations on youth culture, relationships, and social change. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Japan service inflation hits over two - year high , bolsters case for further BOJ rate hikesService inflation in Japan has reached a two-year high, strengthening the argument for additional interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.russiaherald.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28US and China release each $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump - Xi meetingThe United States and China have each released lists of products totaling $30 billion for tariff cuts, following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This represents a significant development in international trade relations and economic policy between the two nations.naharnet.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 28South Korea demands apology over Zelenskyy North Korean POW disclosureSouth Korea has demanded an apology following a disclosure by Zelenskyy regarding North Korean prisoners of war. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement concerning sensitive information.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
MILITARYSep 28Indonesian Marines receive 12 new US - made amphibious combat vehiclesIndonesian Marines have acquired 12 new amphibious combat vehicles manufactured in the United States. This signifies an enhancement of Indonesia's military capabilities and defense procurement.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSSep 28How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protectionMigrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close to being executed years ago in Indonesia, Veloso walked free on Friday night from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, grateful for the absolute pardon granted by Philippine President Ferdinand...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China eases tariffs on U.S. farm goods, keeps soybeans outSeeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHSep 28Hong Kong customs arrests 2, seizes HK$290,000 of ‘slimming injections’ from JapanHong Kong customs officers have seized 400 so-called slimming injections imported from Japan, with an estimated market value of about HK$290,000 (US$36,970), and arrested two local residents in an operation earlier this month. The case came to light on September 5, when officers intercepted a suspicious postal packet imported from Japan at the Air Mail Centre. “Upon inspection, customs officers found and seized 400 anti-obesity injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons from the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China resuming US coal imports among thin list of summit outcomesChina agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of US coal in each of the next two years, marking one of the few concrete results from President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. The country will also lower tariffs on 1,619 US products, including coal, under a deal to reduce levies on US$30 billion of non-sensitive goods shipped in each direction, according to a White House statement. Other items include agricultural goods, cosmetics and medical devices. The US will cut levies on...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 28Hong Kong cracks down on visitors abusing visas to run one-stop shop tourist servicesHong Kong immigration authorities are cracking down on tourists abusing their visas to run unlicensed one-stop shops offering cosmetic, photography and tour guide services. Li Kwing-chiu, a task force commander with the Immigration Department, revealed on Monday that four women, aged 20 to 31, were arrested for allegedly breaching their conditions of stay by running a one-stop shop that charged several hundred Hong Kong dollars a day for various services. The suspects entered the city on tourist...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 28ByteDance grabs one-fifth of China’s data centre capacity as AI drives infrastructure boomByteDance accounts for roughly one-fifth of China’s delivered data centre capacity, making the TikTok owner the country’s largest tenant and a main driver of its artificial intelligence buildout, according to new estimates by research firm SemiAnalysis. The estimate comes from the firm’s tracking of more than 1,000 facilities in China operated by over 60 companies. ByteDance rents nearly all of its data centre footprint, SemiAnalysis said. Its AI products include Doubao, an assistant that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28South Korea’s POW row with Ukraine puts ties and aid at riskAn escalating diplomatic row over Ukraine’s disclosure of a North Korean prisoner-of-war transfer is threatening to jeopardise South Korea’s future ties with and support for Kyiv, analysts say, even as it hands fresh ammunition to the political opposition in Seoul. South Korea’s presidential official issued a statement late on Sunday demanding an official explanation and apology for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s disclosure about the POWs at last week’s UN General Assembly. Seoul said...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifiesThe lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul GeneralBy Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye  The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s […] The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassadorUS President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. The post Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech in stake saleChinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has deepened its partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group after agreeing to sell a stake in its battery swap subsidiary to the automotive conglomerate in a deal that values the unit at 16 billion yuan (US$2.4 billion). Geely Holding, controlled by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, would pay 640 million yuan in cash and contribute its wholly owned battery-swapping unit Yiyi Internet Technology in exchange for a 30 per cent share in Nio Power, Nio said in a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 28Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassiesSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Powering inclusive and resilient growth for Philippine MSMEsThis article discusses efforts to promote inclusive and resilient growth for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. It focuses on economic development strategies for local businesses.bworldonline.com · Philippines
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