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POLITICSSep 29 The state of the border determines the state of the relationship : EAM Jaishankar says India - China ties improving as normalcy returnsIndia's EAM Jaishankar stated that the state of the border determines the relationship between India and China, noting improving ties. This indicates a positive shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries.shanghaisun.com · China
BUSINESSSep 29China’s CXMT to favour domestic suppliers in US$5.2b memory-chip capacity push: sourceChinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans to invest 34.9 billion yuan (US$5.2 billion) in expansion, with a large portion of the capital going to domestic suppliers of chipmaking equipment, according to a source. The firm, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Star Market, would spend 24.1 billion yuan on a new technology research and development project and another 10.8 billion yuan on the second phase of a wafer testing base, according to a Monday stock filing. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Why Citi is betting on China’s 30-year bonds as US Treasury yields climbCiti Research has turned bullish on China’s 30-year government bonds, projecting that yields will fall further even as US Treasury yields climb. In a Monday research note, analysts at the Wall Street bank recommended that investors go long on China’s 30-year sovereign debt, saying they expected the yield to fall towards 1.8 per cent while the 10-year yield could edge towards 1.6 per cent. The analysts attributed the outlook to easing supply pressures and improved market dynamics for China’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientistsChina is offering the world’s brightest young scientists generous 15-year research grants for free exploration, as the country accelerates its drive to become a global science powerhouse. Dou Xiankang, director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the country’s top funder of basic research, told a recent academic forum that the agency was selecting a group of the brightest researchers under 35 for long-term financial backing. Once this group of exceptionally brilliant...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29‘180-degree flip’ sees global investors turn to China for diversification: Pimco presidentGlobal investors are turning to China again in search of alternatives to crowded US asset markets, with Pimco seeing Chinese bonds as one of the safest ways to diversify portfolios after sentiment towards the world’s second-largest economy “flipped 180 degrees”. The US-based asset manager, which oversaw more than US$2 trillion in assets by the end of June, had been pointing its clients, particularly those outside the United States, towards Chinese offshore bonds, according to its president,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29India-China ties ‘better’ than a couple of years ago: JaishankarOnce the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve, S Jaishankar saidThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 29Toyota car sales fall for seventh straight month on China slumpToyota's car sales have declined for the seventh consecutive month, attributed to a slump in the China market. This reflects challenges for a major automotive manufacturer in a key global market.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 29China warns Japan over WWII history as business delegation visits BeijingChina’s top diplomat Wang Yi met Japan’s former foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is leading a 50-member delegation of corporate executives, in Beijing on Monday, marking the highest-ranking Chinese official reception for a Japanese visit in nearly a year. During the talks, Wang warned that bilateral relations were facing a “severe situation” and had “yet to be normalised” ahead of next year’s 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. “A...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Novo Nordisk strikes $2.6B obesity drug deal with China's HengruiSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 29China BeiDou navigation system expands into diverse sectors amid tech convergenceChina's BeiDou navigation system is expanding its applications into various sectors, driven by technological convergence.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
SCI & TECHSep 29‘Important and consequential’: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on US-China AI race, risk managementThe US and China need to improve communication, work together more closely and more fully embrace technology to stem risks associated with artificial intelligence, the founder of Nvidia said on Monday. “We should recognise that we’re competitors, and competitors are still able to collaborate,” said Jensen Huang, head of the world’s most valuable company, with a market capitalisation of about US$5.5 trillion. “This is such an important and consequential technology. It has the incredible...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Air Canada to launch new direct flights from Vancouver to major Mainland China city | Daily HiveAir Canada plans to introduce new direct flights connecting Vancouver to a major city in Mainland China. This expansion will enhance travel and trade links between Canada and China.dailyhive.com · Canada
SCI & TECHSep 29China BeiDou navigation system expands into diverse sectors amid tech convergenceChina's BeiDou navigation system is expanding its applications into various sectors, driven by technological convergence. This highlights a significant advancement and wider adoption of China's indigenous navigation technology.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinese deep-ocean drilling ship brings home ‘precious’ South China Sea samplesThe ocean drilling ship Mengxiang has returned from its first expedition in the South China Sea, where it set a national depth record and obtained basalt core samples that could help to unravel the region’s tectonic history. The 30-day expedition organised by the China Geological Survey tested the operational capabilities of the world’s most powerful deep-ocean drilling ship, according to a report published on Monday by the official ministry newspaper Science and Technology Daily. During the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29‘Inception’ trips, Chinamaxxing and undertourism: Euronews Travel’s top trends and predictions for 2027From holidays within a holiday to undertourism and longevity retreats, the Euronews Travel team picks out some of the trends and destinations for travel in 2027.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 29U red salute to China - The HinduBusinessLineThe HinduBusinessLine article refers to a 'red salute' to China, suggesting a commentary on business or political relations involving China. It points to economic or diplomatic interactions with the country.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSSep 29China cabinet pledges stronger policy support to meet growth targetChina's government has pledged stronger policy support to meet its economic growth target. This indicates efforts to stabilize or boost the national economy.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 29Trump disputes ambassador claim he asked Xi if China wants to buy US armsFormer President Trump disputes an ambassador's claim that he inquired with Xi about China buying US arms. This concerns a significant political and foreign policy issue involving major global powers.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSSep 29China dominates global green ship orders . Can green fuel keep up ? China currently dominates global orders for green ships, raising questions about the capacity of green fuel production to keep pace. This highlights a significant trend in maritime industry and renewable energy infrastructure.eco-business.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 29China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with USChina plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as its space rivalry with the United States intensifies. Hou Zengqian, chief scientist of China’s next Mars mission known as Tianwen-3, on Monday said the map would cover the entire surface of the red planet and it aimed to be the global standard for the Martian geological ages. State news agency Xinhua reported that the map would be the first AI-driven geological map of Mars and would be an important part of preparations for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29Xi stresses advancing Peaceful China Initiative to safeguard Chinese modernizationXi Jinping emphasized the importance of advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to ensure the continued modernization of China. This highlights a key strategic focus of the Chinese leadership.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSSep 29China backs Cuba after Trump says island will fallChina has expressed support for Cuba following statements by Donald Trump suggesting the island nation will fall. This reflects ongoing international diplomatic exchanges and geopolitical tensions.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICSSep 29New progress in constructive China - US relationship of strategic stability evident : China Daily editorialA China Daily editorial states that new progress is evident in developing a constructive and strategically stable relationship between China and the US. This suggests efforts towards improving relations between two major global powers.en.people.cn · China
HEALTHSep 29China wife donates kidney to husband, defying sub 10% match rate for non-blood relativesA young Chinese wife selflessly donated her kidney to her husband suffering from uraemia because she “did not want to lose him,” despite the success rate being less than 10 per cent. In September, Liang, 25, donated her left kidney to her husband, Chung, at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. Chung, 33, has congenital megaureter, a condition present from birth that involves an abnormally enlarged ureter. He underwent regular treatment for his condition, which...South China Morning Post