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BUSINESSSep 30Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can the momentum last?Apple has claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market following the release of its iPhone 18 Pro series, giving a potential boost to a sluggish handset market weighed down by weak consumer demand and soaring component costs. Sales of the new Pro models in their first three days after launching on September 18 were 12 per cent higher than sales of the iPhone 17 Pro line-up during its entire first week last year, according to a report published on Wednesday by Counterpoint Research. That...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break OctoberBrussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead could help set the course of the increasingly thorny EU-China relationship for years to come, as Europe gears up to present a slew of new tools for countering Beijing’s trade practices, likely to come in December. Before then, EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic travels to Beijing on October 8 and 9 for crucial meetings with Chinese Commerce Minister...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s 2030 solid-state battery goal, Chinese carmakers see boost in Europe: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL, Beijing warns of market overreaction A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing number of the battery giant’s automotive partners diversify their suppliers, with the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s DeepSeek open-sources tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AIChinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek on Wednesday open-sourced a suite of core tools tailored for Huawei Technologies’ Ascend AI chips, marking a step forward in the country’s push to end dependence on processors from US giant Nvidia amid US export curbs. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek released six software modules that mirror its prior open-source tools for Nvidia’s AI chips, aiming to build a new “independent and controllable” software ecosystem for graphics processing units (GPUs),...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 30China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first timeFor the first time, China’s spending on research and development as a share of gross domestic product has surpassed the average for Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members – a trend one analyst expects to continue as Beijing seeks to strengthen technological self-reliance amid intensifying global competition. R&D expenditure exceeded 3.92 trillion yuan (US$584.8 billion) in 2025, accounting for 2.8 per cent of GDP, Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said at a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30China PMIs beat expectations in September as factory and services activity expandSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 30Slow is beautiful: China launches war against AI drama, goes beyond algorithmsChina’s broadcasting regulator has called for greater support for live-action dramas as the government seeks to steer the booming microdrama industry towards higher-quality production and tighter rights safeguards amid the rapid rise of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) has created innovation and production possibilities for microdramas, while also posing challenges over content quality and rights protection, according to Wang Xiaoliang from the National Radio and Television...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30China warns officials, fires kindergarten principal over ‘mops in cooking pots’ scandalLocal Chinese authorities have issued warnings and demerits to 11 officials and dismissed the entire kitchen staff at a kindergarten following a teacher’s revelation about unsanitary practices, including washing dirty mops in cooking pots. On June 30, several children at the Affiliated Kindergarten of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in Jiangsu province exhibited symptoms such as nausea and vomiting during and after lunch. Parents had been inquiring about the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in SeptemberChina's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 30US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts sayThe two-month extension of the US-China trade truce remains fragile despite last week’s summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with modest economic concessions leaving deeper disputes unresolved, Asia Society Policy Institute analysts said on Tuesday. “In my view, this truce is very fragile,” said Wendy Cutler, an Asia Society Policy Institute vice-president and former acting deputy US trade representative. “I think they’re testing each other.” Xi’s three-day state visit to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30What products are part of US-China $60 billion tariff cuts dealThe U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled tariff cuts on Monday, affecting $60 billion worth of goods in varying markets. The list released by the White House spans the U.S. import of 77 categories of Chinese goods – including Christmas decorations, fireworks and children’s toys. The Chinese imports of U.S. goods, meanwhile, cover 1,619 categories of…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: "The only thing not to do with China is to stand by idly"Lo plantea una de las mayores expertas en el comercio con el gigante asiático. La competencia con China representa una de las mayores preocupaciones para la industria local. ¿Qué estrategias se dieron otros países?Clarín
MILITARYSep 29Cotton presses Hegseth to review supply chains after F-35 parts ended up in ChinaThe Hill
SCI & TECHSep 29Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safetyUS President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs were rescued from a breeding farm in South Korea as the country prepares for a complete phaseout of the dog meat industry.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progressUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want to work with China on addressing artificial intelligence (AI) risks, arguing that cooperation could undermine America’s lead in the fast-moving technology, as he announced a voluntary accord signed by the leaders of six major US tech companies to address growing concerns surrounding the technology. “Whoever wins superintelligence wins. You’re gonna have a winner and a loser, and you’re probably not gonna have a second place,” Trump said...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 29China expands overseas military presence with new Laos air force centreSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinas AI strategy paradox really isnt oneThis article discusses China's AI strategy, aiming to clarify an apparent paradox within it. It provides analysis on the nation's approach to artificial intelligence development.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 29Why Are China and Japan Still So Focused on the Enemy State Clause of the UN Charter ? – The DiplomatThis article from The Diplomat examines why China and Japan remain focused on the 'Enemy State Clause' of the UN Charter. The focus highlights persistent diplomatic and historical complexities between these two nations.thediplomat.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinas AI strategy paradox really isnt oneThe article discusses China's AI strategy, asserting that what appears to be a paradox is not. This analysis explores the nuances and implications of China's approach to artificial intelligence development.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinas AI strategy paradox really isnt oneThe article discusses China's AI strategy, asserting that what appears to be a paradox is not. This analysis explores the nuances and implications of China's approach to artificial intelligence development.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
DISASTERSep 29After the Flood , Can China , Nepal , and India Move From Earth Observation to Regional Preparedness ? Following a flood, China, Nepal, and India are considering how to transition from earth observation to regional preparedness. This addresses post-disaster recovery and future disaster mitigation efforts among several nations.thediplomat.com · China
BUSINESSSep 29Germany intends to block sale of logistics firm to China's Cosco, newspaper reports - ReutersGermany intends to block sale of logistics firm to China's Cosco, newspaper reports ReutersReuters World
SCI & TECHSep 29What Congress can do about AI safety — with China — nowRep. Sam Liccardo urged Congress to address AI safety concerns by passing legislation such as the bipartisan Frontier Act and facilitating expert dialogue with China despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.The Hill
POLITICSSep 29Bernie Sanders Asks Why Trump Offered China U . S . Weapons Trump Denies It2paragraphs.com · United States