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POLITICSSep 23Paraguay’s president urges UN to let Taiwan in, calls island’s exclusion ‘a stain’Paraguayan President Santiago Pena told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that his country “is not neutral” on the Taiwan Strait, pledging support for the self-ruled island and calling for its “full and meaningful participation” in the UN system. Casting a conflict in the strait as a potentially far greater threat than the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Pena warned of “ominous clouds gathering over the Indo-Pacific” and of a conflict that would hit Japan, the rest of East and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23American views of China improve before Xi-Trump summit, Pew report findsAs Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his high-profile state visit to the US, Americans’ views of China remain negative but have improved in recent years, according to a new Pew Research Centre report. Using a “feeling thermometer” ranging from zero, the coldest rating, to 100, the warmest, Pew found that Americans gave China an average rating of 37, up from 28 in 2021. “The [Xi-Trump] meeting comes as Americans’ feelings about China have warmed in recent years, even though they remain cold...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.NYT US
POLITICSSep 23Xi heads into Trump visit after making China into a global force since 2015Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington this week marks a shift in relationsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 23How Trump and Xi's personal relationship impacts foreign policy between the U.S. and ChinaKyle Chan, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting at the White House on Thursday.CBS News
POLITICSSep 23As Xi visits US, China now has the upper handAs Donald Trump prepared to roll out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart, Beijing appeared to have succeeded in dictating its own terms to an American president weakened both militarily and domestically.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 23Taiwan Cement Backs Ukraine Recovery With IFCEM InvestmentTaiwan Cement is supporting Ukraine's recovery efforts through an investment with IFCEM. This highlights international business involvement in reconstruction post-conflict.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
BUSINESSSep 23Higher Interest Rates Divide Japan Young and OldRising interest rates are creating a divide between younger and older generations in Japan. This indicates a significant societal and economic effect of financial policy.newsonjapan.com · Japan
POLITICSSep 23South Korea’s Deliberate Strategic Ambiguity on TaiwanIn 2021, Sungmin Cho wrote, “South Korea’s Taiwan Conundrum,” where he argued Seoul’s complex strategic position makes engagement on questions of involvement over a Taiwan contingency complicated. Five years later, we asked him to revisit his arguments.Image: U.S. Navy (Photo by Seaman Apprentice Cale Hatch)In your 2021 article, you argued that Seoul should more actively engage in strategic dialogue with Washington on Taiwan issues. Five years later, what does that dialogue look like? How has South Korea adjusted its strategic thinking regarding involvement in a poWar on the Rocks
BUSINESSSep 23CBAK Energy jumps on sodium-ion battery expansion plans in NanjingCBAK Energy's stock increased following its announcement of plans to expand sodium-ion battery production in Nanjing. This signifies company growth and investment in emerging battery technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 23Rebalancing of trade with China 'existential' for EU, Commissioner Séjourné tells EuronewsThe EU Industry Commissioner warned that the EU will consider using punitive trade measures if Beijing does not rebalance the trade deficit, which costs the bloc thousands of jobs every week.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 23Nvidia Scores Winning Streak: Trump-Xi Meeting, China Sales Outlook In FocusYahoo Finance
POLITICSSep 23Rubio: Taiwan arms sales constrained by US needs, industrial baseSecretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are in part constrained by Washington’s potential military needs in other parts of the world and the industrial base. “People think … we view arm sales through the limited vacuum of the one particular place. A lot of this also involves balancing…The Hill
POLITICSSep 23Inside the fight to free Americans locked up in ChinaSylvia Zin has not spoken to her husband, Min Zin, in over 100 days. The American citizen and a scholar, and his wife, say he is being wrongfully detained in China without a trial date. Sylvia spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about her fight to free her husband. Plus, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations president Steve Orlins shares his thoughts.CBS News
BUSINESSSep 23Placing biofuels at the heart of Indonesia energy sovereignty driveIndonesia is focusing on biofuels as a central component of its energy sovereignty efforts. This initiative is significant for the nation's energy independence and environmental policy.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
MILITARYSep 23Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies InstituteCASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.Defense News
MILITARYSep 23Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies InstituteCASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.Military Times
BUSINESSSep 23Trump’s diesel ban would hurt America and help ChinaSuspending foreign sales of the vital fuel may look good in the short term but the US would soon sufferFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 23Pacing problem: can AI fears overcome US-China race dynamics and force a slowdown?When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the sixth part of a series, Chong Ming Lee and Vincent Chow examine what’s behind the call for “pacing” by American AI giants – effectively a slowdown in development – and how the phenomenon is being viewed in China. After years of rapid development, leading US AI executives are...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong KongFrom moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of activities for everyone. This year the festival falls on September 25, a Friday, with the following day designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post rounds up Mid-Autumn Festival offerings. 1. What are the highlights at night? At Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has organised the city’s first International Lantern...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Democratic senators urge Trump to seek AI agreement with China: reportDemocratic senators are reportedly advocating for former President Trump to pursue an AI agreement with China. This suggests a push for international cooperation on artificial intelligence policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERSep 23Japan finds child’s body on island, possibly missing boyThe body of a child was found on Wednesday on the coast of an outlying island in northeastern Japan, with police investigating whether it could be a six-year-old boy who went missing in the area earlier this month. The body, which was found around 11.20am on Tobishima, Yamagata Prefecture, was dressed in what appeared to be a navy blue and red Spider Man-themed jumpsuit, similar to the clothing the boy was wearing when he disappeared, according to prefectural police. A man in his 70s alerted...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attackHong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation into a suspected fatal canine attack on a cyclist in Yuen Long was found to have a microchip registered in his name. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police have been conducting operations to capture stray dogs in the area following the suspected attack on Sunday. Police suspect a pack of dogs attacked a 27-year-old woman, who was found unconscious beside a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms fundingSen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and three other Republican senators are calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release billions of dollars in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, reminding the senior Cabinet officials of their past statements in support of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. The senators in a letter…The Hill
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