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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
WORLDSep 23China's 13-year-old swimming star raises questions on child athletesThree gold medals and three Asian Games records have catapulted China's Yu Zidi, 13, into the sporting spotlight. She is far from the first teen prodigy, but should teens be competing at elite level?DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 23Hong Kong to welcome 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day breakHong Kong is expected to welcome about 1.29 million mainland Chinese travellers over the National Day “golden week” break, with city authorities planning to step up crowd management and tighten supervision of tour agencies and retail outlets. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Hong Kong’s No 2 official, chaired a meeting with various government departments on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the holiday on the mainland, which spans October 1 to 7. On top of the expected influx of about 1.29...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Dems urge Trump to seek AI deal with ChinaIn a letter shared with POLITICO, 17 Democratic senators called on the president to discuss slowing or pausing AI development with Xi Jinping at their upcoming summit.Politico Tech
POLITICSSep 23Trump to meet with China's Xi Jinping as calls for AI regulation get louderPresident Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.CBS News
POLITICSSep 23Xi-Trump summit: China’s state car has already proved a match for the US ‘Beast’US President Donald Trump has made no secret of how little he agrees with his predecessor, Joe Biden, on many things. So, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to arrive in Washington on Wednesday, local time, there is one object that may offer a small moment of entertaining comparison between the two American leaders: Xi’s car. Xi is expected to bring his own ride – a custom-built Hongqi N701, the Chinese state limousine that has accompanied him on overseas trips since 2022. In a brief...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23From Tian Shan peaks to Silk Road history: A journey through TurkistanRanked among Kazakhstan’s top five domestic tourist destinations, the Turkistan region blends nature, history and spirituality, revealing the rich heritage of the country’s southern region.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 23Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release himMin Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.CBS News
POLITICSSep 23Wife of American detained in China holds out hope for his return amid Trump-Xi meetingThe wife of a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained in China has not spoken with him for more than 100 days. Sylvia Zin spoke with Margaret Brennan, saying she hopes President Trump pushes Chinese President Xi Jinping to release her husband.CBS News
WORLDSep 23Asian Games: Indian men''s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to ChinaSatwiksairaj and Chirag then produced a sensational performance to outwit reigning world champions Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the first doubles to bring India back into the five-match tieThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 23Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade warThe US-China trade war has hit exports ranging from soybeans to solar panels, but one industry appears to be weathering the tariffs remarkably well. As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington this week, big-ticket exports are likely to be high on the agenda. But Chinese beauty products such as wigs, hair extensions and false eyelashes have proved highly resilient, with low prices and strong demand encouraging consumers to absorb the extra costs. China’s press-on nail industry, concentrated largely in one city, is also coming through the trade war without a scratch. Bryan QuinFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 23The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from TrumpWhen Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who’ll be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White HouseThe Independent World
DISASTERSep 23Fire in a Shinjuku building, 3 people reported injured; Tokyo Fire Department extinguishingAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 23Neurobiologist Ye Bing says his return to China is not spurred by Michigan campus tragedyNeurobiologist Ye Bing is returning to China after a long period in the United States, but he says his move is not linked to the suicide of another Chinese scholar at the same university or US policy under the Trump administration. Ye said his decision to join Nanjing University and leave the University of Michigan was not influenced by the death of Chinese scholar Wang Danhao on the same campus six months earlier – a day after Wang was interviewed by US Homeland Security officers. “This is a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Trump insists the US ‘win AI’ over China — or else. The reality is even more starkUnlike when the US went all out to beat Russia to the moon, Trump is both feeding China the means of production on AI, and using Xi Jinping as a bogeyman to eschew guardrails for the tech. That strategy, writes Andrew Feinberg, ties in to something a handful of billionaires sorely needThe Independent World
BUSINESSSep 23Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data showsWhile starting salaries for fresh graduates and entry-level workers in Singapore continue to creep upwards, the number of people in entry-level roles is shrinking, according to new data, indicating an increasingly tough job market for those at the start of their careers. Data published last month by global professional services firm Aon showed a 2.5 per cent year-on-year salary increase for entry-level employees, alongside a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount. The findings come as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Yee-Yeong to lead Barclays private bank in Singapore and AsiaYee-Yeong has been appointed to lead Barclays' private bank operations in Singapore and across Asia. This represents a key leadership change in the financial sector.Yahoo Finance
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