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POLITICSSep 25Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit: Lots of pomp and even more punting on tensions in US-China relationsWASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have wrapped up a three-day Washington summit that was heavy on pomp but light on substance.winnipegfreepress · canada
POLITICSSep 25Trump and China's Xi visit the National Archives on last day of summitPresident Trump brought Chinese President Xi Jinping to the National Archives to see historical documents. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News
POLITICSSep 25China set to decide if Costa Rican or Guyanese diplomat becomes first woman UN chiefChina is poised to decide which of two Latin American women becomes the first to lead the United Nations, after three rounds of informal voting in the Security Council failed to produce a favourite. Several UN delegations that spoke to the South China Morning Post over the past three days said Beijing was weighing Rebeca Grynspan, the Costa Rican economist who heads UN Trade and Development, and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s ambassador to the UN. The same delegations said China had ruled...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election — was particularly stark.NYT US
POLITICSSep 25China’s Visibility Gap Around the Trump-Xi SummitXi’s U.S. visit was extensively covered by official outlets. It's much harder to gauge public opinion or even interest.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 25US ambassador to China: ‘Best thing’ from Xi visit ‘is to continue the conversation’David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, defended President Trump on Friday as the U.S. leader concludes a lavish state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping without major agreements.  “The old adage of deliverables in a relationship that we have with China is really not measurable in many ways,” Perdue said on Fox News’s “America’s…The Hill
POLITICSSep 25Trump says U.S., China made progress during talks: 'Very positive'The U.S. and China made “tremendous strides” during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit, President Trump said as the leaders capped the stay with tea at the White House and a trip to the National Archives. Mr. Trump said he will stay in touch with Mr. Xi and added that U.S. …washingtontimes · india
POLITICSSep 25Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s XiWashington and Beijing to continue discussions on AI, technology transfer licensing after state visit by Chinese leader.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25‘Xi, You’re Not Welcome’: As Trump Hosts China’s Leader, Thousands Protest in WashingtonOver 3,000 Tibetans, Chinese dissidents, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and other groups joined protests during Xi’s state visit, calling for human rights and political freedom.The Diplomat
WORLDSep 25China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100mChina's Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 25World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China OpenThe five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of the US Open last month. The post World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China Open appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYSep 25How China is rethinking tank survival against FPVs and top-attack threatsThe drone age did not end armored warfare. It rewrote the terms of survival, and Chinese military analysts are paying attention.Breaking Defense
POLITICSSep 25No ‘crazy communists’?: Fox News stars all smiles for China’s State Dinner despite ranting about communism in the US‘I’m invited to a state dinner; I have to go,’ Ingraham said, explaining her choice to attend the dinnerThe Independent World
WORLDSep 25Jannik Sinner withdraws from China Open as recovery from injury continuesThe 25-year-old Italian has not played since capturing his fifth ​major title at Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 25Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer - ReutersDetails on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer ReutersReuters World
CONFLICTSep 25Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to urge China to influence Russia to ends its invasion of UkraineThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 25Trump claims China’s Xi agrees that AI should now be called ‘Super Intelligence’The President is pushing for a new name for AI to improve its public image, though many already say ‘SI’ already exists — and has a sinister meaningThe Independent World
BUSINESSSep 25Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer saysTop White House trade official Jamieson Greer said the two days of talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi brought some trade matter agreements.CNBC
POLITICSSep 25China’s Uyghur crackdown has not ended — it has gone undergroundThe Hill
SCI & TECHSep 25China overtakes US as top workplace for elite AI researchers, study findsFor China’s elite artificial intelligence researchers, Silicon Valley no longer holds the unrivalled appeal it once did. A growing number are opting to stay home to build their careers, helping China overtake the United States as the leading workplace for top-tier AI talent, according to a study released this week by the think tank Carnegie China. China employed 41 per cent of the world’s leading AI researchers tracked by the study last year, pulling ahead of the US at 34 per cent, according to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25In a US-China world, Asean must do more than avoid choosing sidesThe good news is, when US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington this week, neither chose confrontation. Amid the high pomp and ceremony, what China has called “constructive strategic stability” continues. Even an uneasy truce in great power relations can be useful. Both recognise the considerable incentive to prevent their economic rivalry from spiralling out of control. Even limited understandings can reduce risks in artificial intelligence (AI) and other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 25Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF declares monthly distribution of $1.0000An investment fund focused on China A Shares has announced its monthly dividend distribution. This indicates routine financial operations for the fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 25Trump hails WWII ‘ally’ China as Xi tells of bonds forged in ‘blood and fire’In a surprise nod to shared history, US President Donald Trump called China a World War II ally as he welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday ahead of summit talks. But the historical reference was far from one-sided, with both leaders repeatedly referring to the joint fight against Japanese aggression as they sought to emphasise the long history of US-China friendship and the need to seek common ground. “If we focus on our common interests, I’m confident there is much we can...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25Is China catching up to the US and SpaceX on reusable rockets?The next space race is not about making rockets faster, bigger or more capacious, but about reusing them reliably and cheaply. The US is well ahead, but can China catch up?New Scientist