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POLITICSSep 25Taiwan Isn’t Giving Up, It’s Pulling ApartRising passivity in Taiwan doesn’t mean Taiwanese have given up on resisting. It means the conditions for political action are eroding.The Diplomat
BUSINESSSep 25Japan's bond 'falling knife' stalls repatriation rush - ReutersJapan's bond 'falling knife' stalls repatriation rush ReutersReuters World
POLITICSSep 25‘Xi, You’re Not Welcome’: As Trump Hosts China’s Leader, Thousands Protest in WashingtonOver 3,000 Tibetans, Chinese dissidents, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and other groups joined protests during Xi’s state visit, calling for human rights and political freedom.The Diplomat
WORLDSep 25China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100mChina's Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 25Whistle-blower Jason Poon and wife charged over HK$6 million Covid-19 loan fraudHong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been charged with defrauding a government financing scheme for businesses out of HK$6 million during the Covid-19 pandemic, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Friday that construction businessman Poon, 56, and his 54-year-old wife, both out on bail, had been charged with conspiracy to defraud and money laundering and would appear at Kowloon Court on Monday. Poon, director of mask manufacturer Lockill...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 25World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China OpenThe five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of the US Open last month. The post World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China Open appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 25How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threatsThe drone age did not end armored warfare. It rewrote the terms of survival, and Chinese military analysts are paying attention.Breaking Defense
POLITICSSep 25No ‘crazy communists’?: Fox News stars all smiles for China’s State Dinner despite ranting about communism in the US‘I’m invited to a state dinner; I have to go,’ Ingraham said, explaining her choice to attend the dinnerThe Independent World
WORLDSep 25Asian Games: PH Blu Girls open softball campaign vs host JapanREAD: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Blu Girls face powerhouse Japan on Saturday to begin their quest for a first-ever medal finish in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 women’s softball at Anjo City Comprehensive Sports Park. The Blu Girls will be heavy underdogs in the 2:15 p.m. Manila time match as they aim to atone for their heartbreaking fourth place finish at the pandemic-delayed 2022 Hangzhou edition held three years ago. READ: Blu Girls out to mend Asian Games heartache In the last Asian Games, the Blu Girls lost 3-2 to Chinese […]... Keep on reading: Asian Games: PH Blu Girls open softball campaign vs host Japaninquirer · philippines
BUSINESSSep 25WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund declares quarterly distribution of $0.0800The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.0800, providing information relevant to its investors. This is a routine financial announcement for an investment fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 25Jannik Sinner withdraws from China Open as recovery from injury continuesThe 25-year-old Italian has not played since capturing his fifth ​major title at Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 25Police arrest 3 over HK$70,000 Jellycat claw machine shop theftHong Kong police have arrested three men suspected of using crowbars to steal popular Jellycat dolls and other plush toys worth about HK$70,000 (US$8,923) from a claw machine shop to resell them. The force on Friday said it received a report in the early hours of September 17 that two thieves had broken into an unstaffed claw machine shop in Tai Wai. The shop owner had offered a HK$100,000 reward on social media to catch the thieves after the crime. “They used a crowbar to pry open two claw...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 25Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer - ReutersDetails on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer ReutersReuters World
CONFLICTSep 25Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to influence Russia to ends its invasion of UkraineThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 25Trump claims China’s Xi agrees that AI should now be called ‘Super Intelligence’The President is pushing for a new name for AI to improve its public image, though many already say ‘SI’ already exists — and has a sinister meaningThe Independent World
WORLDSep 25A HRW report shows how South Korean women face systemic barriers to climbing the career ladderA new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 25Sukhrob Khodjaev wins gold at Asian GamesUzbek hammer thrower Sukhrob Khodjaev won gold at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a result of 74.38 metres.uzdaily · uzbekistan
WORLDSep 25East Asian beauty standards adopt animal face visual classificationEast Asian beauty standards, particularly in South Korea, Japan, and China, have shifted toward a system of visual classification known as "animal face." Rather than following a rigid template of perfection, this approach treats the human face as a composition of geometric signals-angles, curves, and proportions-that mirror specific animal traits. By identifying these biological markers, stylists determine the precise makeup, hairstyles, and accessories that amplify a person's natural architecture. The Visual Taxonomy of Animal Face The system categorizes faces based on the tension between soft curves and sharp angles. The distinctions are found in the tilt of the eye, the projection of the bridge, and the weight of the jawline. The Cat and the FoxBoth types rely on upward-slanting eye corners, but the distinction lies in the scale of the frame. The "Cat" face is characterized by a compact, sharp chin and a piercing gaze. The "Fox" is a more elongated iteration: higher cheekbones, a more pronounced nasal bridge, and a sharper jawline.pravda_ru · russia
BUSINESSSep 25Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer saysTop White House trade official Jamieson Greer said the two days of talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi brought some trade matter agreements.CNBC
POLITICSSep 25China’s Uyghur crackdown has not ended — it has gone undergroundThe Hill
WORLDSep 25Thousands visit Victoria Park for Mid-Autumn global showcase of lanternsThe organiser of a lantern display at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park cut short the entry hours on Friday night out of public safety concerns after large crowds flocked there to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. “In light of the large number of visitors and in the interest of public safety and order, entry queues of the ‘World Lantern Boulevard’ will be closed shortly,” the Hong Kong Tourism Board said at around 9pm. “All lantern installations at the International Lantern Spectacular will remain on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 25HK Electric to cut fuel charge for first time in 4 months as CLP raises rateHK Electric customers are set to pay less for electricity in October after the Hong Kong supplier cut its fuel charge for the first time in four months, but it warned that international energy prices remained volatile. CLP Power, the city’s other electricity supplier, will raise its energy prices next month. HK Electric, which mainly supplies Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said on Friday that its fuel clause charge would fall by 1.4 HK cents to 59.3 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) in...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 25Asian Games: Japan's Sugihara wins 2nd gymnastics gold in women's floorJapanese gymnast Aiko Sugihara added the women's individual floor exercise title to her all-around gold at the Aichi-Nagoya As Read full story herekyodonews · japan
SCI & TECHSep 25China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study findsFor China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once did. A growing number are opting to stay home to build their careers, helping China overtake the United States as the leading workplace for top-tier AI talent, according to a study released this week by the think tank Carnegie China. China employed 41 per cent of the world’s leading AI researchers tracked by the study last year, pulling ahead of the US at 34 per cent, according to...South China Morning Post