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BUSINESSSep 22China Rare - Earth Power Checks Trump Trade Pressure on Xi – Sri Lanka GuardianChina's rare-earth power is being analyzed in the context of trade pressure from Trump on Xi. This concerns significant geopolitical and economic tensions between major global powers.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSSep 22Asian stocks mostly rise on tech rally, lower yields, and US-China trade hopesSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 22China breaks ground on the world’s first supercritical CO2 and molten salt energy plantChina has broken ground on the world’s first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide power generation and molten salt energy storage project, which could help reduce energy waste and improve grid stability. Construction began on the Ruitan demonstration project at China Huaneng’s Bajiao power station in Yantai last week. The project in Shandong province, eastern China, is expected to go into operation next year. During periods when energy demand is low, surplus electricity generated...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Singaporean fined US$3,920 for dumping urine, faeces outside neighbour’s flatBelieving that a lorry driver in the same neighbourhood had punctured his tyres, a private-hire driver twice left urine and faeces outside his neighbour’s flat in Singapore. Martin Chua Kim Soon, a 67-year-old Singaporean, was fined S$5,000 (US$3,920) by a court on Tuesday. He paid the fine in full after pleading guilty to two counts of insulting behaviour under the Protection from Harassment Act. The court heard that Chua was a private-hire driver with Tada at the time of the offences and lived...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Search for stray dogs expanded as new CCTV cameras installed in Yuen LongHong Kong authorities have expanded their search radius to capture stray dogs and installed new surveillance cameras in the area where a suspected fatal canine attack took place, in a bid to “completely remove” safety risks in the neighbourhood. The heightened measures came three days after a 27-year-old woman was found dead on a cycling path in Yuen Long after being chased by three dogs. She suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs, with some of the wounds believed to have...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22IonQ and SDT partner to advance quantum computing in South KoreaIonQ and SDT have partnered to further quantum computing advancements in South Korea. This collaboration aims to develop quantum technology in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 22North Korea's Kim hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch sparks angerNorth Korea has legally enshrined its status as a nuclear-armed state, with its leadership repeatedly declaring the country's atomic arsenal permanent and irreversible.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 22Alibaba steps up AI push with V900 chip, 20 GW data center targetAlibaba is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence with the introduction of its V900 chip and a target for 20 GW data center capacity. This indicates a significant investment in AI infrastructure and development.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDSep 22Chinese doctor quits 20-year medical career to open steamed bun shop for mental health reliefA woman in China, who dedicated over two decades to her career as a doctor, made a surprising choice three years ago to leave her profession and open a steamed stuffed bun store. As time passed, her store not only survived but flourished in the competitive food industry, prompting her to launch a second outlet in July. “When I was a doctor, the thought of quitting often crossed my mind. Now, running a bun shop keeps me busy and tired, but I am so happy that I can’t stop,” said Dong Min, 48, in...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22South Korean killer’s escape foiled, Singapore minister’s Mandarin speech: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footage A South Korean crime lord convicted of murder in the Philippines reportedly planned to escape prison by strapping himself to a drone – until his own accomplice’s rehearsal footage gave the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22EU reaches ‘substantial agreement’ on Philippines trade dealVon der Leyen declares a deal after call with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., but negotiators still have work to do.Politico Europe
DISASTERSep 22Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least two dead in Japandailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 22NKorea tests missiles that give incurable headache North Korea has reportedly tested missiles that are described as causing an 'incurable headache'. This action represents a significant military development and potential international concern.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 22South Korea Lee tells AP he advocates step - by - step approach to North nuclear disarmamentSouth Korean official Lee has stated to the Associated Press his support for a gradual approach to North Korean nuclear disarmament. This indicates a potential strategy for addressing the nuclear threat on the Korean Peninsula.wsls.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22How China Turns Presence Into PowerThe article explores how China transforms its international presence into political power. This analysis provides insight into China's geopolitical strategy.theepochtimes.com · United States
DISASTERSep 22Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least two dead in Japansconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
MILITARYSep 22NKorea tests missiles that give incurable headache dailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
DISASTERSep 22Orang Asli man dies in suspected tiger attack in Sungai SiputAn Orang Asli man has died in Sungai Siput following a suspected tiger attack. This incident highlights a dangerous interaction between humans and wildlife in the region.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 22Nvidia Forecast Assumes No Data Center Chip Sales to China . The Sept . 24 U . S .- China Summit Could Change That . Nvidia's financial forecast currently does not include data center chip sales to China, a situation that might change following an upcoming U.S.-China summit. This highlights the intersection of business projections and geopolitical relations affecting tech trade.aol.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22South Korea Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctionsA South Korean official is urging the United States to relax sanctions against North Korea. This push could significantly alter diplomatic efforts and the geopolitical landscape of the Korean Peninsula.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 22America Strategic Ambiguity Over Taiwan Is ChangingAmerica's strategic ambiguity regarding Taiwan is reportedly undergoing a change. This indicates a potential shift in major international policy with significant geopolitical implications.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYSep 22North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonicNorth Korea said Tuesday its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of “great significance,” with photos indicating it launched a missile previously described as hypersonic. North…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 22China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influenceWashington talks about “influence” as though it were a mystical vapor that leaks out of every military base closure. But Beijing’s rapidly growing clout in the Middle East shows that influence can come in many forms.While the Pentagon debates whether and where to rebuild U.S. bases battered by Iran during Operation Epic Fury, China has spent the last decade expanding its influence in the Middle East without stationing a single soldier there. China’s experience in the region makes clear that influence can be cultivated far more cheaply than Washington assumes, and without maintaining a sprawlinResponsible Statecraft
MILITARYSep 22How are China’s Type 052D destroyers shifting the balance in the western Pacific?When state television aired footage in July of a Type 052D destroyer launching a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile it signalled a significant expansion of the Chinese navy’s long-range strike power. The missile had previously been associated with China’s larger Type 055 destroyers. Showing it fired from a Type 052D – a class the People’s Liberation Army has built in far greater numbers – suggests Beijing may be able to spread the weapon well beyond its much smaller force of Type 055s. That...South China Morning Post