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POLITICSOct 2If young US people accept Xi’s invitation to China, what will Beijing show them?China is ramping up its efforts to bring young Americans to China, and ready to be seen as a country concerned with environmental protection, lifting people out of poverty, protecting minority cultures and building the technology of the future. During his trip to the United States last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country aimed to welcome 100,000 young Americans on exchange or study trips over the next five years. That builds on an earlier target announced in 2023 that set the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2‘America is back’, AI ‘conspiracy’, China’s Laos deal: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump condemns ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI, says he is only guardrail needed US President Donald Trump downplayed growing concerns about artificial intelligence, claiming America already has guardrails to regulate the industry and warning that casting doubt on development only benefits...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 25,000 drones create giant shapes over Nanchang in ChinaA fleet of 5,000 drones forms fighter jets, robots, planes and horses over Nanchang as China marks National Day with a spectacular night show.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 2Running to stand still: Nike's performance business still can't outrun Jordan, China, SportswearNike's core performance business faces challenges in growth, as it struggles to outperform the strong performance of its Jordan brand, its operations in China, and its Sportswear division.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2China’s C919 jet faces further delivery delays amid US export chill: analystsA reported move by the United States to restrict exports of aircraft parts to China would place another speed bump on production of the C919 – a Chinese passenger jet designed to compete with Airbus and Boeing – as alternative sources of critical components for the plane are not readily available, according to analysts. The US Commerce Department has slowed export licensing for civilian aeroplane parts to China in recent weeks to strengthen Washington’s position in trade talks with Beijing,...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 2US accuses businessman of smuggling AI technology to ChinaUn empresario californiano fue arrestado por contrabandear más de 300 millones en tecnología de IA a China, usando documentos falsos y rutas indirectas.La empresa del acusado enviaba servidores a países sin restricciones y luego los redirigía a China, violando controles de exportación de EE. UU.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 2US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China - CNAUS arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to China CNA See more headlines and perspectives on Google Newsgoogle · singapore
CYBEROct 2US arrests man over alleged smuggling of US$300 million worth of computer servers to ChinaGreg Lui operated a technology company called Earthmade Computer, which he used to buy and send items to China without the licences required by the US Department of Commerce from 2023 to 2024, said the Department of Justice.channelnewsasia · indonesia
MILITARYOct 2China’s PLA sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and disciplineChina has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA Army Engineering University on Wednesday. On the same day, the National Defence University (NDU),...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 2China stockpiles ASML lithography tools, spurring US calls for complete export banChinese semiconductor plants amassed hundreds of immersion lithography machines worth billions of dollars in recent years, according to former US officials, who urged Washington and its allies to shut down further exports. Chinese-owned fabs had acquired an estimated 343 immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems by early 2026, said a report published in late September by the Centre for Technology & Statecraft (CTS), a Washington research group established in August. Co-authored by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Concerns About ‘WWII Allies’ at US-China SummitHow China is weaponizing WWII historyThe Diplomat
BUSINESSOct 2First Solar files patent infringement lawsuit against China's JA Solar, Corning subsidiaryFirst Solar has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against JA Solar from China and a Corning subsidiary. This legal action concerns intellectual property in the solar industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2Big Pharma turns to China for new drugs as patent cliff drives multibillion-dollar dealsWestern biopharma companies are increasingly turning to China to source innovation, as pharma's dreaded "patent cliff" draws closer.CNBC
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan first new F - 16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against Chinatert.am · Armenia
CONFLICTOct 2Why Sabah has Malaysia watching South China Sea tensions more closelyMalaysia’s long-standing strategy of non-alignment amid US-China rivalry in the South China Sea could soon be tested, with the eastern state of Sabah sitting near a potential flashpoint involving Philippine territory. Observers pointed to comments by Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin, who last week voiced concern that a conflict or “unexpected incident” in the maritime region could spill over into Malaysia. Khaled, who singled out Sabah, added that Malaysia was looking to strengthen its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Hong Kong IPOs falter, China aids homebuyers, EU trade talksHong Kong stock debuts are losing steam as a deluge of initial public offerings (IPOs) overwhelms investor appetite. Seven of September’s 12 IPOs fell on the first day of trading, raising the third-quarter total to 15 flops out of 31, based on Bloomberg data. By contrast, there were only 14 declines among 77 debuts in the first half of the year. Medcaptain Medical Technology led September’s first-day flops, plunging 43 per cent. Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbled as much as 10 per cent on its...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 2Crop outputs grew up to 100% in China’s big agricultural experiment: scientistsLarge-scale field trials across China show that irrigation water treated with natural minerals radiated by sunlight could dramatically increase the yields of several crops, according to Chinese scientists behind the experiments. The team said the trials, including on rice, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, sugar cane and vegetables, improved photosynthetic efficiency. Their study, conducted from Heilongjiang province in northeastern China to Hainan province in the south, recorded yield...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 2While the U.S. debates AI risks, China mandates universal training for studentsBeijing aims to provide artificial intelligence education in all of the country’s schools by 2030, while demand for AI-themed study tours surged this summer.Washington Post World
POLITICSOct 2How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on ChinaNot so long ago, Washington’s approach to relations with Beijing was anchored by a single assertive phrase: dealing “from a position of strength”. It was rooted in a unipolar mindset: a belief that the United States could dictate terms, manage competition unilaterally and demand compliance from a distance. Yet, at their recent summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump formally established a new strategic framework: a “constructive strategic stability relationship based...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 2US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from ChinaAmid threats from China, Taipai is growing concerned about the Trump administration's commitment to arming the island.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHOct 2David vs Goliaths: Singapore builds most accurate clock ever, leaves US and China in dustA small Singaporean research team has beaten scientists in China and the United States to build the world’s most accurate atomic clock. The clock, built with a single ion of a rare earth metal element known as lutetium, is so precise that it would lose one second every 260 billion years – nearly 20 times the age of our universe. It is about four times as accurate as the previous record holder, a calcium-ion clock developed by a Chinese Academy of Sciences team in Wuhan, and also surpasses an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Strong criticism of Starbucks for opening two stores in China's Xinjiang regionStarbucks enfrenta críticas por abrir locales en Xinjiang, donde se denuncian abusos contra minorías musulmanas. La decisión es vista como "moralmente indignante".Organizaciones de derechos humanos acusan a la marca de ignorar la situación en la región. China niega las acusaciones, alegando progreso económico y seguridad.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EUOn the streets of Barcelona, fiery red and gold Chinese dragons (presumably with very sweaty people inside the costumes) danced among delighted crowds, while Chinese acrobats elicited gasps of amazement as they rolled, tossed and threw spherical lanterns in the air, keeping – as if by magic – the candle inside them upright at all times. Shanghai… The post Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU appeared first on Read Selective .readselective · india
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan: first new F-16V fighters arrive amid China threatThe US-made jets, part of an order made in 2019, touched down as concerns grow in Taiwan that support from the United States could be wavering. Washington insists its policy towards Taiwan and China hasn't changed.DW News [en]