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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]
POLITICSOct 2A more stable U . S .- China relationship matters for the world , says U . S . expertA U.S. expert emphasizes that a more stable relationship between the United States and China is crucial for global well-being. This highlights the international importance of these bilateral ties.beijingbulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHOct 2China’s AI compute ambitions demand innovationChina has set a five-year goal for the expansion of intelligent computing capacity to drive artificial intelligence (AI) that calls for a more than fourfold increase on what was in place at the end of June this year. To reach the 2030 target while being blocked by the United States from importing the most advanced Western-made AI chips will require innovation, adaptation and the application and coordination of vast resources. Judging by the 177 per cent increase in capacity achieved in the year...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2Rights group , US lawmakers condemn first Starbucks stores in China XinjiangHuman rights groups and US lawmakers are condemning the opening of the first Starbucks stores in China's Xinjiang region. This highlights concerns related to corporate presence in an area associated with human rights issues.justiceinfo.net · Syria
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Europe wants to get tough on China. The risks could be enormousWith tensions rising, next week’s talks will test whether the EU can curb Chinese imports without harming its own economyIrish Times World
MILITARYOct 2First new F-16V fighter jets to arrive in Taiwan to bolster defenses against ChinaThe first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan ‌on Friday after months of delays, helping to…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 2China deploys WZ-7 drone, flat dispute in Abby Choi trial: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond 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. Chinese commercial reactor achieves nuclear fusion with clean hydrogen-boron fuel In a first, a Chinese company has achieved high-parameter hydrogen-boron plasma control, marking a “significant and valuable” advance in research into...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2What does Philippines seek with new Thitu map in South China Sea?Thitu Island and its residents have come under the spotlight after the Philippines, in a bid to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, announced plans to file an updated maritime chart with the United Nations. Observers say the filing would not establish Philippine sovereignty but could help Manila identify and challenge competing claims in more precise legal terms. More than just a technical document, the updated map is a means for the government to formally document its presence and...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2China Qinwen Zheng survives lengthy Beijing openerChinese tennis player Qinwen Zheng has successfully advanced through a lengthy opening match in Beijing. This is routine sports news highlighting an athlete's performance.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
WORLDOct 2‘Surrounded by total love’: China director, 75, criticised for 5th child plan with wifeChina’s veteran filmmaker Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his 44-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, ignited online debate after announcing they are contemplating having a fifth child. The Beijing-born director and producer is renowned for his adaptations of celebrated television versions of classic Chinese novels, including Water Margin and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Du, who studied in France, holds a doctorate in intellectual property law. The couple married in 2017 and have since welcomed a son and two...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutinyChina’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment. The firms are among 159 Chinese hedge funds overseeing more than 10 billion yuan in assets each, riding the technology-driven momentum in the world’s second-largest stock market. Among the new entrants to the club were AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2China 77th Anniversary : Xi Jinping Urges Nation to Pursue Unstoppable National Revival with Firm Confidence On China's 77th Anniversary, Xi Jinping encouraged the nation to pursue "unstoppable national revival" with "firm confidence." This speech outlines the country's strategic goals and demonstrates nationalistic sentiment.elciudadano.com
POLITICSOct 1Pakistan and China Celebrate Strong Diplomatic Ties and Economic CooperationPakistan and China are celebrating their strong diplomatic relationship and economic collaboration. This indicates continued alliance and economic partnership between the two nations.newsmakers.pk · Pakistan
BUSINESSOct 1Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of TradeUnited States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday that there is no timeline yet for implementing the US-China Board of Trade, one of the key economic outcomes of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington last week. Speaking on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Greer said the tariff reductions under the mechanism were “a policy outcome” and that the recommendations would have to go through a legal process before...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadorsTwo giant pandas arrived in the US following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, continuing a decades-old tradition in which the beloved fuzzy ambassadors have become symbols of China’s ties with countries around the world. Zoo Atlanta announced the arrival of giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang on Sunday, saying it was “overjoyed” to welcome the pair after the zoo’s previous 25-year partnership with China ended in 2024. Xi said during his US visit that the pandas would be sent...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 1Khanna asks AI firms for information on efforts by China to access codeThe leading Democrat on the House’s China Select Committee is calling on the U.S.’s leading AI labs for information on Beijing’s alleged efforts to steal model weights from their firms. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Select Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, requested data on Thursday from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta…The Hill
BUSINESSOct 1Earnings Snapshot: Nike Q1 China, Direct drag revenue 4% lower; FY27 guidance softNike's first-quarter revenue was 4% lower due to challenges in China and direct sales, and the company issued soft guidance for fiscal year 2027. This indicates a significant impact on the company's financial outlook and performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1VanEck China Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.0240VanEck China Bond ETF announced its monthly distribution. This is a routine financial disclosure for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 1Ports, power, and presence: How to defend Batanes from ChinaManila and Washington should be proactive in preventing Chinese coercion or encroachment in the Philippines’ northern-most province. The post Ports, power, and presence: How to defend Batanes from China appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHOct 1How AI is reshaping everyday life in ChinaHow AI is reshaping everyday life in ChinaAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Xi-Trump meeting’s takeaways, successes and fallout: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall Here are the key takeaways from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s whirlwind 43-hour trip to the United States, his first state visit to the country in more than a decade, after US President Donald Trump pulled out all the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Oil rises sharply again and is already back at US$100: the worrying data pointing to ChinaEl crudo Brent, que sirve de referencia en Argentina, aumenta el 2,5% este jueves. Mientras que el WTI texano cerró septiembre con una suba en torno al 5%, impulsado por la guerra en Medio Oriente.¿Qué dice un informe sobre el gigante asiático que le puso más presión al mercado energético?Clarín
POLITICSOct 1China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat, new UN chief: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political change in Havana. Read...South China Morning Post