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BUSINESSSep 28China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQThe global electronics industry is entering a structural transition. For over two decades, China served as the dominant manufacturing centre, with an unmatched concentration of suppliers, skilled labour, infrastructure, logistics and engineering capabilities. That concentration is being diluted. But interpreting this as the decline of Chinese manufacturing would be a mistake. China is exporting parts of its manufacturing process while retaining the industrial capabilities that matter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang – the two pandas loaned to the US by China‘The giant panda has been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans,’ Chinese President Xi Jinping saidThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 28China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone for first time near Scarborough ShoalBeijing deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone in the South China Sea for the first time during drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday. The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theatre Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted joint air and naval exercises in the waters and airspace around the shoal earlier in the day. In recent years, Scarborough Shoal – known as Huangyan Island in China and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines – has been a major...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for EuropeWashington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could squeeze European exports.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance tradeBrussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 28China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, has emerged as a significant voice on mainland social media, attracting nearly one million followers with his candid observations on youth culture, relationships, and social change. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US and China release each $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump - Xi meetingThe United States and China have each released lists of products totaling $30 billion for tariff cuts, following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This represents a significant development in international trade relations and economic policy between the two nations.naharnet.com · Syria
BUSINESSSep 28China eases tariffs on U.S. farm goods, keeps soybeans outSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28China resuming US coal imports among thin list of summit outcomesChina agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of US coal in each of the next two years, marking one of the few concrete results from President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. The country will also lower tariffs on 1,619 US products, including coal, under a deal to reduce levies on US$30 billion of non-sensitive goods shipped in each direction, according to a White House statement. Other items include agricultural goods, cosmetics and medical devices. The US will cut levies on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 28ByteDance grabs one-fifth of China’s data centre capacity as AI drives infrastructure boomByteDance accounts for roughly one-fifth of China’s delivered data centre capacity, making the TikTok owner the country’s largest tenant and a main driver of its artificial intelligence buildout, according to new estimates by research firm SemiAnalysis. The estimate comes from the firm’s tracking of more than 1,000 facilities in China operated by over 60 companies. ByteDance rents nearly all of its data centre footprint, SemiAnalysis said. Its AI products include Doubao, an assistant that...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifiesThe lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul GeneralBy Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye  The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s […] The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassadorUS President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. The post Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech in stake saleChinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has deepened its partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group after agreeing to sell a stake in its battery swap subsidiary to the automotive conglomerate in a deal that values the unit at 16 billion yuan (US$2.4 billion). Geely Holding, controlled by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, would pay 640 million yuan in cash and contribute its wholly owned battery-swapping unit Yiyi Internet Technology in exchange for a 30 per cent share in Nio Power, Nio said in a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 28Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassiesSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column reflects on the World Economic Forum's two-decade presence in Beijing, highlighting its long-term engagement with China since 1979. This marks a significant anniversary in international economic relations.haitisun.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28US , China eye lower tariffs on $30 billion of goods each in fresh trade frameworkThe United States and China are considering reducing tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each under a new trade agreement. This development indicates a potential de-escalation of trade tensions and could significantly impact global commerce.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 28US ambassador to China states that Trump offered Xi to buy American weaponsEl representante de EE.UU. en China reveló que Trump propuso a Xi adquirir armamento, pese a la prohibición legal vigente en su país. La oferta sorprendió dado el contexto de rivalidad militar y tecnológica entre ambos países, mientras EE.UU. sigue armando a Taiwán.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28White House releases list of products US, China could tax lessThe White House released Sunday lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China affecting $30 billion in goods in each direction, without specifying the rates or timetable. The post White House releases list of products US, China could tax less appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China says U.S. trade truce extension creates space to advance talksChina said on Monday a two-month extension of a trade truce with the United States would provide room for both sides to evaluate the implementation ‌of their arrangement…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 28US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summitWashington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 28China’s gas turbine makers aim to challenge global giants. Is Malaysia the start?In the latest milestone for China’s heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers, Shanghai Electric has secured a turnkey contract to supply equipment to a power plant in Malaysia, giving it a foothold in a market dominated by established foreign suppliers amid a global supply crunch. The state-owned conglomerate, based in the Chinese financial centre, hailed the deal reached earlier this month as evidence of the competitiveness of its integrated solutions and its capacity to design and manufacture...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 28As China mulls how to make open-weight AI less dangerous, report proposes 6-stage processAmid intensifying debate over the risks posed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Chinese developers dominating the open-weight ecosystem are grappling with a unique problem: how to ensure their user-modifiable models remain safe once they are released. To address the challenge, Z.ai and Beijing-based safety consultancy Concordia AI released a report on open-weight AI risk management on Monday that they said offered “the first comprehensive, evidence-based foundation” for balancing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28‘Xi got face’: China relishes equal treatment from TrumpChinese state media hail the respect that US president offered their country’s leaderFinancial Times
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