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WORLDOct 1Alex Eala loses Asian Games semifinal to China’s Wang XiyuWorld number 18 Eala was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Days after Xi-Trump summit, the US marks China’s National Day with pared-down noteFive days after Chinese President Xi Jinping left Washington, the US State Department marked the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China with a greeting short enough to fit on a calling card. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s congratulatory statement landed on Wednesday, a few hours before dawn on National Day in Beijing. It made no mention of Xi’s visit, the trade understandings reached during the trip or the meetings the two leaders have scheduled for later this year. Washington...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Trends in Consumption among Older Adults in ChinaThis article examines current consumption patterns and trends among the older adult population in China. It highlights specific economic behaviors and preferences within this demographic group.link.springer.com · Netherlands
POLITICSOct 1From one summit to the next, China shapes a world favorable to its riseInternational meetings attended by President Xi Jinping may appear to yield few concrete results, but Beijing is seeking broad, noncommittal support from as many countries as possible to cement its central role on the world stage.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and handsEurope has so far built few humanoid robots, yet could profit from each one. German car part suppliers may play a key role in joints, says a Fraunhofer study.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 1China's Tencent taps Oracle for 100,000 AI chips in $7B lease deal - reportChina's Tencent is reportedly leasing 100,000 AI chips from Oracle in a $7 billion deal. This transaction highlights the increasing demand for AI infrastructure and significant investments in the technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Jamieson Greer pushes G20 to counter excess capacity, flags China’s non-market policiesSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1China’s carmakers eye record 12 million overseas sales in 2026 as ‘go global’ plan pays offChinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an international energy shock caused by conflict in the Middle East. Leading carmakers from BYD to Chery Automobile have doubled down on overseas expansion, with some evolving into powerful contenders in markets such as Europe and Africa, which were once dominated by the likes of Volkswagen. “A sluggish...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 1China carves new military presence in Southeast Asian neighbourasiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 1Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long MarchChina’s ruling Communist Party is marking 90 years since the end of the Long March with exhibitions, tours, film and television productions as it tries to mobilise the nation to contribute to its vision for the future. Ahead of the October 22 anniversary, commemorative activities are under way to promote the history of the Long March and revive its “spirit”. The Long March was an epic retreat between 1934 and 1936 by the party’s Red Army to evade Kuomintang, or Nationalist, forces during the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holidayCNBC
POLITICSOct 1Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie saysThe Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, on Wednesday described the personal rapport and “mutual respect” between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump as the “most valuable strategic asset in our bilateral relations”. “Their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have helped keep China-US relations on course at critical moments,” Xie said during a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington. “Head-of-state diplomacy anchors...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1How China became the world’s gold superpowerPerhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold superpower. China has revered the metal for millennia, yet it has never had a gold-based economy. Its own deposits were simply too scarce. In 1975, as China began its economic modernisation, it desperately needed gold to fund reform and build up foreign reserves. Despite its best efforts, it produced a meagre 13.8 metric tons a year. South Africa, then the undisputed king of gold,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National DayHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception as the city celebrates the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 1OpenAI links China’s Moonshot AI to attempt to extract its models’ reasoningOpenAI says it identified an attempt to extract protected reasoning from its AI models, linking part of the activity with China’s Moonshot AI.CNBC
POLITICSSep 30Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi at summitUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he discussed the release of political prisoners in China with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Washington last week. “We talked, and I think we had some very, very important discussions. Hopefully fruitful discussions,” Trump told reporters in the White House. Families had stepped up pressure on the Trump administration to push Beijing to release their loved ones ahead of Xi’s three-day state visit. In the lead-up to the summit, the White House...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaintsAt a hearing reviewing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, a senior US trade official said Beijing was targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance while retaining a non-market economic system. Terry McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Affairs, said China’s anticompetitive behaviour posed a major challenge to the global trading system. “More critically, after 25 years of WTO membership, China still...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: Advice from the Formosan who was head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to compete with China's "hyper-competitive and almost wild" capitalismNicolás Aguzín mentioned the speed of learning and work ethic of the Chinese. He suggested the path of Japan or Australia, which are US allies and have China as their main commercial partner. The importance of not demonizing entrepreneurs.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visitUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday proposed a new global framework to tackle excess steel production capacity on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of 20 Trade Ministers’ meeting, just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. “The United States has taken robust measures, and it probably makes sense for other countries to do that too,” Greer said after a meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Well,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 30Ships Face Fuel Delays at China Zhoushan on Supply SqueezeShips at China's Zhoushan port are experiencing delays in receiving fuel due to a supply squeeze. This issue impacts maritime logistics and operations in the region.gcaptain.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30US pressures on overproduction with an eye on China at G20 meetingWashington leads a global effort to curb steel overproduction, seeking to coordinate actions with other G20 nations. China, accused of flooding markets, rejects accusations while the G20 discusses subsidies and data exchange to monitor trade.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods“The U.S. and China have reached a deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion of "non-sensitive goods" as part of a trade package agreed at this week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, the White House said… How it works: The Trump administration said China would lower its tariffs on some agricultural goods and […] The post US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
CYBERBREAKINGSep 30UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech researchSouth China Morning Post