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POLITICS5d agoWhy Kim Jong Un Should Want a 4th Summit With Donald TrumpHere’s what Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry might be telling Kim about a possible summit.The Diplomat
BUSINESS5d agoChina and Europe agree to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports by halfEurope's trade chief Maroš Sefčovič cast the two days of talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing as a positive first step.CNBC
POLITICS5d agoNew Governor, Old Problem: Koja Confronts US Base-Related Crimes in OkinawaWhoever is governor, waves of Okinawan anti-base sentiment and protest will continue in the wake of every violent crime.The Diplomat
POLITICS5d agoHong Kong lawmakers back 5-year plan as firms urged to align with blueprintHong Kong’s legislature has passed motions supporting the city’s first five-year plan and thanking Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu for his latest policy address, while Beijing’s top representative in the city urged mainland Chinese enterprises to align themselves with the government’s blueprint. At the close of a three-day Legislative Council debate on Friday, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki thanked lawmakers for their suggestions, saying they would help improve governance. “The process of...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoPM arrives in Phnom Penh, starting official visit to CambodiaPrime Minister Le Minh Hung and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived at Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh on the afternoon of October 9, beginning an official visit to Cambodia at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. Promoting substantive and effective cooperation among Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia Driving force for practical Viet Nam-Cambodia cooperation More than 160 businesses to showcase at Viet Nam–Cambodia Trade Fair Prime Minister Le Minh Hung departs for official visits to Laos, Cambodia {Infographic} Viet Nam-Cambodia relations: Good-neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainabilitynhandan_vn · vietnam
BUSINESS6d agoTesla’s China-made EV sales rise as Europe recovery continuesTesla's electric vehicle sales manufactured in China are increasing, coinciding with an ongoing recovery in the European market. This indicates positive sales trends for the company in key international markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS6d agoChina urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principleThe Chinese Embassy has urged Nigerian media organisations to distinguish between reporting on Taiwan and descriptions that could suggest the island is a sovereign country separate from China, prompting discussions on diplomatic sensitivities and editorial independence. Speaking at a meeting with media executives in Lagos, Mr Xu Fan, Director of Bilateral Relations and Commerce at […] The post China urges Nigerian media to uphold one-China principle appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTER6d agoMalaysia Closes Schools In Kuala Lumpur, Others Over HazeChannels TV
BUSINESS6d agoEU and China clinch deal over cars after heated trade talks as Brussels pushes to rebalance tradeEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described the deal as marking the end of the “first phase” of negotiations. Brussels is pushing for a fundamental rebalancing in trade relations with Beijing.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS6d agoDeveloper of One Stanley pledges 6-year warranty and checks amid steel bar probeThe developer of One Stanley has offered flat owners a six-year structural warranty and free independent property inspections amid an investigation into suspected steel reinforcement deficiencies at the seaside luxury residential development in southern Hong Kong. K Wise, a subsidiary of One Stanley developer K&K Property, addressed the brewing scandal on Friday, a week after allegations of substandard work were reported by a local property media outlet, issuing a statement outlining remedial...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoDebunking Alarmist Narratives on the ‘China Air Base’ in LaosThe most widespread narratives regarding the Laos-China Support and Training Center lack evidence and demonstrate a limited understanding of air power.The Diplomat
BUSINESS6d agoTravel agencies tout Huanggang Port tours, but security chief urges later visitsHong Kong travel agencies are offering tours featuring “five-minute clearance” at the revamped Huanggang Port when it opens on Monday, but the security chief has urged those who do not need to use the crossing immediately to delay their visits. Three days before the port’s official opening, the South China Morning Post on Friday found a number of tour packages advertised on social media that promoted the redeveloped border checkpoint as a new attraction for trips to mainland China. An...South China Morning Post
DISASTER6d agoIndonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalatesA young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.Africanews [en]
DISASTER6d agoIndonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalatesA young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.EuroNews [en]
CYBER6d agoTP-Link Sued by Four More U.S. States Over Router Security and China TiesFour more U.S. states sued router maker TP-Link Systems on October 6, bringing the total to five, with Texas filing a suit in February. Florida, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska allege the California company misled buyers about how secure its routers are and how separate it is from China. TP-Link denies the claims and says it will fight them in court. TP-Link Systems is based inThe Hacker News
POLITICS6d agoChina’s Pacific ties not part of ‘geopolitical rivalry’, Wang Yi tells island leadersChina’s cooperation with the Pacific islands is not part of a geopolitical competition, top diplomat Wang Yi told a delegation of politicians from the region on Friday. The comments come as Beijing and Washington vie for influence in the South Pacific. “China’s engagement with Pacific island countries is a form of South-South cooperation based on mutual assistance and support,” Wang said, according to a statement from the Communist Party’s International Department. “This cooperation does not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoTaiwan Semiconductor's strong Q3 sales a positive sign for Q4, Wedbush saysTaiwan Semiconductor's strong sales performance in Q3 is seen as a positive indicator for its Q4 outlook by Wedbush. This suggests continued growth and demand in the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for the global technology supply chain.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS6d agoIs China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.DW News [en]
WORLD6d agoDjokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first matchNovak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week. The post Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters in his first match appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoWhy a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the ArcticChina should avoid taking a “confrontational posture” over a new security pact between the United States, Denmark and Greenland as it might end up being excluded from engagement on the emerging Arctic order. That was the warning from Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s National Institute of Strategic Studies (NISS), a Chinese think tank, in a report released on Wednesday. It also said the US was unlikely to turn the northern polar region into its “exclusive strategic backyard”. The report noted that...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING6d agoMalaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast AsiaAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY6d agoWhy Is China Proposing Reciprocal Nuclear Laboratory Visits?While China and the U.S. still disagree on the size of nuclear forces and the path of arms control, can they exchange meaningful information on certain technical issues?The Diplomat
MILITARY6d agoWith war project, US tech ecosystem is beginning to look a lot like China’sThe world’s wealthiest man has just been appointed to a Pentagon commission that will help decide what the future of warfare looks like. Elon Musk, alongside Anduril Industries co-founder Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich, is to lead “Project Meridian”. It follows a strategy by this White House that moves government and the tech sector ever closer. Project Meridian goes much further than the influence of defence contractors in Washington. It marks the beginning of Silicon...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoChina and the EU have reached an agreement on hybrid cars, according to BeijingHandelskommissar Maroš Šefčovič bemüht sich um eine Zusage aus Peking, den boomenden Export chinesischer Plug-in-Hybrid-Elektrofahrzeuge nach Europa einzudämmen.Politico Europe