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POLITICSSep 26Why US deal on Greenland could narrow China’s Arctic engagementThe new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement could narrow China’s room to engage in the Arctic – particularly in resource-rich Greenland – and potentially push Beijing closer to Russia, Chinese experts on the matter said. According to observers, the deal – signed on Tuesday – could have the broader effect of accelerating the securitisation of the Arctic and making Western Arctic states more cautious about cooperation with China. But it would be unlikely to significantly disrupt China’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 26China wants in on U.S. AI data center boom. Here's whyChinese data center manufacturers see U.S. AI infrastructure demand as an opportunity, but roadblocks remainCNBC
POLITICSSep 26‘Safeguard the postwar order,’ China tells UN General AssemblyChina's Vice President, Han Zheng, urged the world to defend the postwar international order on Saturday, telling the UN General Assembly that geopolitical conflicts, widening development gaps and mounting global challenges make multilateralism more urgent than ever.UN News
POLITICSSep 26China and the US agree to create an AI security channel and maintain commercial and military dialogueChina y EE.UU. acuerdan un canal para gestionar incidentes de IA y mejorar la comunicación militar tras una cumbre en Washington.Ambos países extenderán la tregua comercial y reducirán aranceles, avanzando en el comercio bilateral pese a tensiones previas.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 26U.S. and China agree to "super intelligence" dialogue amid AI tensionsThe U.S. and China have agreed to set up a dialogue on artificial intelligence, with a communications channel to help defuse serious incidents, the White House said overnight. Why it matters: President Trump has said the main thing that matters in the AI race is beating China — but the pact acknowledges that they're serious competition, too. Driving the news: The White House released a fact sheet late Friday night with outcomes from Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.The two sides agreed to refer to AI as "super intelligence" or "SI," the White House said — Trump's new and preferredAxios
BUSINESSSep 26Can this German company help end Europe's lithium dependence on China?China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 26U.S., China reach $30 billion tariff deal after Trump-Xi summitThe U.S. and China have reached a deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion of "non-sensitive goods" as part of a trade package agreed at this week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, the White House said.Why it matters: Such a deal would mark a thaw in the trade war that engulfed the two countries last year.As laid out by the White House, it would also potentially lower prices on a variety of consumer goods where American shoppers have felt the pinch of inflation. How it works: The Trump administration said China would lower its tariffs on some agricultural goods and seafood, wood proAxios
SCI & TECHSep 26China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summitChina and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 26China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House saysWhite House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 26How Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a parallel track in US-China diplomacyFirst ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential summit in Washington. The pair charted a parallel path of soft power diplomacy – sharing conversations, cultural outings and moments of apparent warmth during a visit otherwise shadowed by trade tensions, and artificial intelligence and other strategic issues. Chinese Foreign Minister...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 26China and US reach agreement on coal and establish dialogue channel on AIPekín y Washington acuerdan un diálogo sobre "superinteligencia" para discutir IA, mientras China importará carbón estadounidense en 2027 y 2028.El compromiso incluye mejorar el trato arancelario en bienes no sensibles y continuar abordando exportaciones críticas, destacando la cooperación tecnológica y comercial.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 26China and the United States establish a communication channel on 'superintelligence'Pekín y Washington abrirán un foro para debatir sobre la "superinteligencia", buscando abordar riesgos y ventajas de esta tecnología emergente.El intercambio se prevé para noviembre de 2026, como parte de un acuerdo alcanzado durante la visita de Xi Jinping a EE.UU. esta semana.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 26China’s AI-led transformation is taking shape. Why are some economists urging caution?As AI becomes an increasingly important part of China’s economic transformation, economists and industry leaders are raising concerns about two potential risks: inflated valuations for humanoid robotics companies and the technology widening the wealth gap between rich and poor. Daniel Zhang, managing partner of FirstLight Capital and former chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group Holding, said the sharp fall in some Chinese humanoid robotics stocks reflected expectations that had become...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 26US and China to open a "communication channel" for AI incidentsLas dos naciones acordaron crear un canal para gestionar incidentes de IA tras una cumbre donde discutieron los riesgos y beneficios de esta tecnología.Trump y Xi, en un encuentro en noviembre, abordarán cómo mantener la inteligencia artificial bajo supervisión humana, evitando conflictos entre ambos países.Clarín
POLITICSSep 26Xi-Trump summit: China and US to open ‘super intelligence’ communications channelChina and the United States have struck a new deal on coal and agreed to open a communication channel on “super intelligence” incidents, according to the White House. The commitments were outlined in a fact sheet on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington this week. It said China had agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of coal from the United States next year and again in 2028. The statement also said the two sides would “continue to work on” US concerns about China’s exports...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 26Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa And Velavan Senthilkumar Clinch Squash Bronze After Thrilling 3-Game Semifinal Loss To Hong KongIndia’s Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar won bronze in mixed doubles squash at the Asian Games 2026 after a thrilling 10-11, 11-2, 10-11 semifinal loss to Hong Kong. India also secured medals in marathon and shooting, while archery, athletics and other events saw strong performances.freepressjournal · india
POLITICSSep 26China’s first lady Peng Liyuan shines during Xi-Trump summit: everything you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage of Peng Liyuan during the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stage China’s first lady Peng Liyuan is again stepping into the international limelight as she travels to Washington with President Xi Jinping this week. 2. Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump renew acquaintance as Xi arrives in US Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 26Is China a technological superpower? Graphs of its strength in robots, patents, and PISA scoresChina se ha colocado a la vanguardia del mundo en capacidad industrial y científica. Lo ha hecho muy deprisa. Su siguiente reto es superar a EE UU en IA de fronteraEl País
POLITICSSep 26Will the Trump-Xi wartime ally nostalgia prompt a Japanese rethink on China ties?Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly trying to arrange a phone call with Donald Trump following the US president’s nostalgic invocation of the alliance with China during World War II, references that sent shock waves through Tokyo. Trump made the references as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for his first state visit to Washington in over a decade. Both Trump and Xi repeatedly invoked their nations’ wartime alliance against Japan in their...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 26China couple have 13 kids to avoid village bullying, elderly loneliness, dividing public opinionA middle-aged couple in rural China has recently trended on social media for having 13 children. The family, living in a village in Qinzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, stands out in mainland China, particularly in light of the country’s declining birth rate. This situation has prompted authorities to implement various policies encouraging marriage and larger families. According to Jiupai News, the 49-year-old man, surnamed Huang, and his 42-year-old wife have welcomed 13 children –...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 26China’s biotech firms move up value chain as drug deals evolve beyond licensing: analystsChinese biotech deal making is moving beyond the licensing of individual drug candidates, as the country transforms from a follower to a global innovation leader, according to analysts. The latest transaction underscores that shift. Beijing-based cancer drug developer InnoCare Pharma said on Thursday that it had entered into a strategic research collaboration and licensing agreement with US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly that could be worth up to US$3.35 billion. InnoCare said it would use its...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 26What to know about "panda diplomacy" as China sends 2 more furry friends to U.S.China says it's sending two pandas to Zoo Atlanta, bringing the total number of Chinese pandas in the U.S. to six. Neil Thomas, senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center for China Analysis, joins CBS News to discuss the ins and outs of panda diplomacy.CBS News
POLITICSSep 25GOP senators not happy with Trump’s embrace of Xi after China helped IranWelcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  GOP senators not happy with Trump’s embrace of Xi after China helped Iran Republican senators are dismayed over President Trump’s lavish welcome of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. after the discovery that Iran used…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 25U.S. grain futures pull back from sharp losses with China ag deal news pendingU.S. grain futures have pulled back from significant losses as news on a potential agricultural deal with China is pending. This indicates market sensitivity to international trade negotiations.Seeking Alpha Tech