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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
BUSINESSSep 28China and the US will cut 60 billion dollars in tariffs on toys, meat or coalChina y EE.UU. reducirán tarifas sobre productos clave, impulsando el comercio bilateral tras consultas recientes en Nueva York y Washington.El pacto abarca desde juguetes y electrodomésticos chinos hasta bienes agroalimentarios y médicos de EE.UU., fomentando la exportación mutua.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia’s plan to steal China’s durian market from ThailandMalaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out. Devotees savour durians like wine. For Malaysian ones, the taste of their rich and creamy flesh varies widely across types. Some are prized for their sweet custard and fruity notes, others for a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge, or even a peanut butter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China during Xi visit, US ambassador tells Fox NewsThe United States is required by law to supply Taiwan, which has a democratically elected president and legislature, with weapons for its defence under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28US publishes products that would benefit from tariff agreement with ChinaWashington y Pekín acordaron reducir aranceles sobre productos no sensibles, tras la visita del líder chino a EE.UU. La tregua comercial sigue vigente.EE.UU. y China examinarán listas de bienes para aplicar reducciones. Conversaciones sobre tierras raras continúan, sin cambios en aranceles actuales.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 4 . 2 % in August amid weak domestic demandChina's industrial profit growth has slowed to 4.2% in August, attributed to weak domestic demand. This highlights a downturn in a key economic indicator for the country.news.webindia123.com · India
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 4 . 2 % in August amid weak domestic demandChina's industrial profit growth slowed in August due to weak domestic demand, indicating a potential downturn in the country's economic performance. This matters as it reflects the health of China's industrial sector and consumer economy.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeThis column reflects on the World Economic Forum's long-standing commitment to China since 1979, specifically marking the 20th anniversary of its Beijing Office. It highlights the sustained engagement of a major economic organization with China.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column discusses long-term commitment to China, dating back to 1979, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum's Beijing Office. This highlights enduring economic engagement with China.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 15.7% YTD as August expansion eases to 4.2%China's industrial profit growth has slowed to 15.7% year-to-date, with August expansion easing to 4.2%. This indicates a moderation in the country's industrial economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28US and China agree $60bn low tariff regime for goods from foie gras to camelsBoard of trade will lower levies on non-sensitive goods as superpowers seek to ease tensionsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 28China lights up ‘super microscope’ hopes with world-leading electron gun beamChina has produced an electron beam using a cutting-edge electron gun, taking a step towards building a “super microscope” that could help drive breakthroughs in everything from Alzheimer’s research to advanced microchips. The Hefei Advanced Light Facility (HALF) in central China’s Anhui province fired its first electron beam on September 20. Bunches of electrons generated by the gun were accelerated by a 192-metre (630-foot) linear accelerator until they reached 2.2 billion electron volts,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Trump asked China president if he wants to buy US arms , ambassador saysAn ambassador claims that Trump asked the Chinese president about purchasing US arms. This indicates a notable interaction at the highest levels of international diplomacy regarding sensitive trade.newsday.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28Trump-Xi summit analysis: 'Tangible outcomes' needed for U.S.-China truce to holdU.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., last week and signaled plans to meet two more times this year.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28CDL’s Kwek clan looks to invest US$3.9b in Singapore, China, Japan to raise confidenceCity Developments (CDL), the Singapore property group controlled by one of the country’s wealthiest families, said it wants to invest S$5 billion (US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029 as part of measures to regain investor confidence after a feud within the clan. The firm also aims to sell S$6 billion of assets within the same period either via outright divestments or seeding suitable assets into managed vehicles, according to an exchange filing on Monday. It wants to set up a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, expanding 4.2% in AugustEconomists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing sluggish demand and fierce competition.CNBC
POLITICSSep 28‘Everyone can attend university’: China unveils sweeping higher education reformChina has unveiled an overhaul of its university system, urging institutions to develop distinct roles as demographic change, a tighter job market and industrial upgrading alter the country’s skills needs. The general offices of the ruling Communist Party’s Central Committee as well as the State Council, China’s cabinet, jointly issued guidelines for higher education reform, state news agency Xinhua reported on September 20. The document said universities must adapt to “changing trends in the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 28Elderly resident sparks fury in China after cutting worker’s safety rope to hang laundryAn elderly resident in southern China sparked online outrage after cutting a high-altitude worker’s safety rope to use it as a washing line. The incident occurred when Liu, a worker from Foshan, Guangdong province, was repairing the exterior wall of a high-rise building on September 17. After descending from the 30th floor to a platform on the second floor, he discovered that one of his safety ropes had been cut, with part of the rope left on the platform. Fortunately, no workers were using the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China confirms the extension of the trade truce with the US until January 2027China and the US extend the trade truce agreed in 2025 until January 2027, avoiding tariff measures and promoting bilateral dialogue. The extension includes a framework to reduce tariffs on products valued at 30 billion dollars, creating trade and investment councils.Clarín
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China , US ambassador saysA US ambassador claimed that the former president offered to sell arms to China. This statement highlights a potentially controversial foreign policy matter.straitstimes.com · Singapore