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DISASTERSep 27Remote section of China’s Great Wall damaged by 20 years of mine waste dumpingWhile foreign leaders and their families walk the iconic restored sections of the Great Wall around Beijing, the ancient stones of a remote Ming-era stretch of the structure in northern central China have been sacrificed for cheaper dumping of coal-mining waste. For nearly 20 years, a section of the wall in Ningwu county, Shanxi province, was used as a short cut to dump slag, despite whistle-blowers repeatedly raising the alarm to officials, according to a report by Chinese state broadcaster...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 277 teens swept up in police crackdown on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan OHong Kong police have clamped down on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O, with seven teenagers facing prosecution for allegedly failing to display bike lights at night and cycling on pavements. In a social media post on Saturday, police in Tseung Kwan O district said officers had recently issued summonses to seven boys, aged 14 to 17, as part of an enforcement operation. The force said the seven teens were facing prosecution for allegedly failing to display a front white light and a rear...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27Column : Learn from history : beware of resurgence of Japanese militarismA column discusses historical lessons and warns against a potential resurgence of Japanese militarism, highlighting concerns about its implications.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 27‘Right now, it’s fine’: Trump brushes off questions about summit talk on TaiwanUS President Donald Trump has sought to play down exchanges with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Taiwan independence, saying on Saturday that they touched on the subject only briefly. “We didn’t talk about it too much. Right now, it’s fine. It’s just moving along,” Trump said. “We didn’t spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He understands very much how I feel.” During the summit in Washington last week, Xi pressed Trump to take an explicit position against Taiwan independence – a...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games goldThe top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 27A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s goodLove is a many-splendoured thing – except when seen through the lens of economists, apparently. Prominent economist Terence Chong Tai-leung, a Chinese University of Hong Kong associate professor, confirmed this in an address last week to the university’s New Asia College. In a speech titled “How to invest in your life?”, he basically told the female students at the event that they were wasting their time on academic achievements, since women must aim to marry for money. Don’t pursue a PhD, he...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27Duterte denies knowing , receiving money from dismissed copFormer President Duterte has denied knowing or receiving money from a dismissed police officer. This addresses allegations concerning his political conduct.sunstar.com.ph · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 27Chip boom set to push Korea excess tax revenue above $37 billionA boom in the chip industry is expected to significantly increase South Korea's excess tax revenue, potentially exceeding $37 billion. This indicates a strong economic performance driven by the technology sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
BUSINESSSep 27Korea US investment triggers 2nd wave of orders for ESS , power gear makersInvestment between Korea and the US has led to a second wave of orders for energy storage system (ESS) and power gear manufacturers. This indicates a positive economic development and growth in specific industries.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
CONFLICTSep 27POW transfer , DMZ blast complicate Lee peace initiativekoreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSSep 27Why Southeast Asia feels relief and caution after the Xi-Trump summitSoutheast Asia is welcoming the thaw in US-China ties continuing after the Xi-Trump summit, with analysts saying the region could feel less pressure alongside fewer open frictions between the two over the South China Sea. Yet, caution persists as the summit left deeper disputes unresolved. “Stable great-power relations – competitive but with sturdy guardrails – will create more legroom for third countries to navigate an increasingly complex world,” according to Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, a research...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27No public mentions of Taiwan at official Xi and Trump meetingAt a high-profile summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Washington, there was much talk of trade and artificial intelligence. One of the most contentious issues, Taiwan, was only discussed in private.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 27Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines firstHong Kong authorities will delay a proposed legal amendment to protect copyrighted works from being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and will issue operational guidelines first, the South China Morning Post has learned. The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aimed to introduce an “opt-out” mechanism for text and data mining to support AI technology development, was originally scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of last year. The item was...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into sheltersContinuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 27China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summitPing Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.DW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 27Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisisSouth China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events amid Victoria Park court upgrade: ministerHong Kong Stadium could serve as an interim home for major tennis tournaments during the redevelopment of Victoria Park’s centre court, the city’s sports minister has said, adding that the government will seek to attract higher-level events even before the new facility is ready. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said that authorities could reserve the stadium for tennis during certain periods each year and install temporary courts and other facilities. The plan...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Man arrested for beating woman over a dozen times with shakuhachiPolice in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of assault after he repeatedly hit a woman in her 60s with a shakuhachi (bamboo…Japan Today
WORLDSep 27Japan hails 11-year-old Asian Games history-makerJapan celebrated a "godlike" new sporting hero on Sunday with 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara's face splashed across newspaper front pages after he won a historic Asian Games…Japan Today
CYBERSep 27Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloningA high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due…Japan Today
DISASTERSep 27100,000 ornamental carp swept away by flooding in Chiba after typhoonAround 100,000 Nishikigoi ornamental carp ready for sale were swept away after heavy rain caused by a typhoon breached some levees at a lake in Chiba Prefecture near…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 27Hong Kong tech chief sets June deadline for Hetao cross-border talent flowCross-boundary talent flows within the Hetao innovation hub will be launched by June next year at the latest, Hong Kong’s technology minister has said, after the city’s leader pledged to enable the free movement of data by the end of this year. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong revealed the deadline while also discussing how semiconductor production, which is due to begin at the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute (MRDI) this year, could yield...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27My trip to China wine region where I had the Great Wall to myselfAn individual recounts a trip to a wine region in China, highlighting a unique experience of visiting the Great Wall alone. This story describes a personal travel experience in Asia.thetimes.com
POLITICSSep 27China and the US agree to set up a new AI safety channel , and to keep talking on trade , militaryChina and the US have agreed to establish a new communication channel regarding AI safety, alongside ongoing discussions on trade and military matters. This development signifies continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations on critical global issues.eldoradonews.com · United States
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