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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]
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
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