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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
POLITICSSep 25In a US-China world, Asean must do more than avoid choosing sidesThe good news is, when US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington this week, neither chose confrontation. Amid the high pomp and ceremony, what China has called “constructive strategic stability” continues. Even an uneasy truce in great power relations can be useful. Both recognise the considerable incentive to prevent their economic rivalry from spiralling out of control. Even limited understandings can reduce risks in artificial intelligence (AI) and other...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 25"I am not ready to compete": Jannik Sinner withdrew from the ATP 500 Beijing due to injury and continues to postpone his return to the circuitThe world number 1 announced that he has not recovered from his right knee pain. He has been away from competition since July 12, when he won Wimbledon. He declared himself "very disappointed" not to be able to defend the title he won in 2025.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 25Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF declares monthly distribution of $1.0000An investment fund focused on China A Shares has announced its monthly dividend distribution. This indicates routine financial operations for the fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 25Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds forged in ‘blood and fire’In a surprise nod to shared history, US President Donald Trump called China a World War II ally as he welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday ahead of summit talks. But the historical reference was far from one-sided, with both leaders repeatedly referring to the joint fight against Japanese aggression as they sought to emphasise the long history of US-China friendship and the need to seek common ground. “If we focus on our common interests, I’m confident there is much we can...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Xi presses Trump to take the next step on Taiwan: oppose independenceChinese President Xi Jinping pressed his US counterpart Donald Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence – a call that would require a shift in Washington’s long-standing position and further restraint on American arms sales to the island, according to analysts. During the meeting between the two leaders on Thursday, Xi said he hoped the US side would “adhere to the correct position of opposing ‘Taiwan independence’”, according to a statement from the foreign ministry in Beijing. The...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25Is China catching up to the US and SpaceX on reusable rockets?The next space race is not about making rockets faster, bigger or more capacious, but about reusing them reliably and cheaply. The US is well ahead, but can China catch up?New Scientist
WORLDSep 25Hong Kong teacher jailed for 3 years for molesting pupil during free tutoringA Hong Kong teacher clinically evaluated as a paedophile has been jailed for three years for molesting a primary school pupil and taking intimate pictures of the child and another boy during volunteer tutoring. Deputy District Judge Ko Wai-hung on Friday sentenced the 31-year-old, who earlier admitted to sexually abusing a student in his Yuen Long flat between January 2022 and July 2024. The pupil was aged nine when the first assault took place. The defendant, a maths teacher who was identified...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 25China and the US are racing ahead on AI. Can they manage risks together?The United States and China must work together to establish safety guardrails for artificial intelligence, leading scholars and industry leaders said at a Singapore forum, warning that rapid advances in the technology demand stronger risk controls. Speaking at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two superpowers to find common ground despite escalating geopolitical tensions. “If ever there was a moment for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in TaiwanTaiwanese officials and observers have reacted cautiously to the Washington summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with uncertainty lingering over what the two leaders discussed about the island. The only public mention of Taiwan after Thursday’s closed-door talks between the pair came from Beijing’s official statement, which said Xi had urged Trump to “oppose ‘Taiwan independence’” and “handle the Taiwan question with caution”. The White House did not immediately give its own detailed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Trump Hosts China's Xi Jinping at White House State DinnerPresident Donald Trump hosted a lavish State Dinner on Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended by tech titans including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, all who see China as a critical market and economic rival. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.NBC News
WORLDSep 25Tennis: Sinner to miss China Open, says knee still not rightWorld number one says he's doing everything he can to get back on courtANSA [en]
WORLDSep 25Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’Hong Kong animal welfare activists say they will forge ahead with microchipping stray dogs despite the heightened legal risk after authorities charged an advocate who engaged in the practice during an investigation into the death of a cyclist. The advocates argued that charging dog rescuers was counterproductive and renewed their calls to implement a comprehensive “trap, neuter, release” programme, while the government said allegations it engaged in “convenience culling” were untrue. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Why did Xi and China’s first lady bring their own flasks to White House banquet?Amid the polished silverware and fine crystal stemware on display at the state dinner in the White House on Thursday sat the vacuum flasks brought by Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan. The couple’s flasks, black for Xi and white for Peng, were spotted on their table during the formal dinner, signalling a subtle self-assurance as cultural authenticity met high diplomacy. Extending this everyday practice to the White House banquet was in tune with the host nation’s own...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 25Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid frustration with fast fashionFrustrated by low-quality materials, careless craftsmanship, and escalating prices, some young women in China are taking matters into their own hands by learning to sew their own underwear, accessories, and handbags. This summer, a surge of sewing enthusiasts flocked to RedNote to showcase their handmade creations. Many beginners embarked on their journey with underwear, assuming it would be a straightforward first project due to its minimal fabric requirements. However, they quickly encountered...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25President Japarov vows to provide affordable housing to all families in need by 2030News and analytical articles about Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.akipress · kyrgyzstan
BUSINESSSep 25The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Merchandise Launches at AnimateThe Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary merchandise with over 70 products launches at Animate stores from 2 October, plus a fair in Japan until January 2027.headtopics · united states of america
CYBERSep 25Bitget Says Suspected North Korean Hackers Stole $351.6M After Backend CompromiseThe Hacker News
BUSINESSSep 25China and EU deadlocked on medical devices, still talking on PHEV curbs: sourceBeijing and Brussels remain “deadlocked” on trade in medical devices following discussions in Beijing this week, a source said, adding that “intensive consultations” were under way about Brussels’ plan to launch import safeguards against made-in-China plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji – China’s deputy international trade representative – held discussions with Ditte Juul Jorgensen, the European Commission’s director general for trade and economic...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 25What a Chinese blockbuster says about Beijing’s view of the worldAn anti-war epic set in Baghdad is resonating with audiences and offering a window into the country’s evolving worldviewIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 25Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the PhilippinesMary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.NYT World
BUSINESSSep 25China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey showsA private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.CNBC
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