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SCI & TECHOct 8China breakthrough projected to push sustainable jet fuel gross profit margin past 50%Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst that converts synthesis gas into sustainable jet fuel – an advance that could boost production, help meet net-zero carbon goals and yield a gross profit margin above 50 per cent. The team verified the efficacy of the chemical catalyst in a thousand-tonne pilot test and found that combining woody biomass-derived synthesis gas, or syngas, with the cobalt-manganese catalyst enabled the “highly efficient synthesis of jet fuel”. Based on a techno-economic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Hong Kong rejects US downgrade to lowest tier in human trafficking reportThe United States has downgraded Hong Kong to the lowest tier in its annual human trafficking report, citing shortcomings in prosecutions and victim identification, an assessment the city’s government rejected as “entirely unfounded”. The US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, released on Thursday, moved Hong Kong from the Tier 2 Watch List, where it had been listed for two consecutive years, to Tier 3. That places the city alongside mainland China and Macau among 20...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Pentagon unveils US$350 million quantum computing push as China rivalry growsThe Pentagon announced on Thursday a new multimillion-dollar initiative for “maintaining American leadership” in quantum computing capabilities amid accelerating competition between the US and China over the military application of advanced technology. In a press release, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defence for Research and Engineering, which serves as the US Department of Defence’s chief technology adviser, announced that the new initiative, worth around US$350 million, is aimed at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8National security must not kill Philippines-China academic tiesEducational and cultural exchanges have become a new casualty of rising tensions between the Philippines and China. About 150 Chinese teachers have left the Philippines months after Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr renewed warnings that such people-to-people ties could pose security concerns. Families of volunteer instructors have expressed safety concerns. Beyond disrupting classes and potentially harming tourism in the Philippines, this could further narrow interaction between the two...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 8Singapore gears up for smog-choked Grand PrixHundreds of thousands of spectators are likely to endure the city-state’s worst air pollution in yearsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHOct 8How America and China Compare on AIAnd why the two countries have different definitions of winning.Foreign Policy
WORLDOct 8Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi's divorce came out: the media personality's reaction and China Suárez's celebration danceThe Milan Court resolved to end the marriage between the footballer and the media personality. After the Italian court's ruling was announced, the actress and the host commented on social media.Clarín
POLITICSOct 8EU’s fight to break China’s raw material dominance isn’t going wellThe majority of Europe’s mining, processing and recycling projects are behind schedule.Politico Europe
CONFLICTOct 8Fortified border, Donald Trump snubbed and nuclear temptation: a worrying resurgence of tensions between the two KoreasRÉCIT - Le Leader suprême Kim Jong-un tourne le dos à Séoul. Trois soldats sud-coréens ont sauté sur des mines dans la DMZ, un incident sans précédent depuis 2015.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 8Philippines ex-President Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC rulesThe former president is able to understand the charges and follow the proceedings, panel of experts find.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8US investigates 9 universities over alleged visa fraud, with focus on ChinaThe Trump administration is launching an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials raising concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. The J-1 programme covers exchange visitors including international researchers, scholars and students, who may receive temporary authorisation to work or conduct research in the US. At a Thursday press conference, Anthony D’Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced what he called...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly ReputationAn attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.The Diplomat
CYBEROct 8FBI Says China-Linked Hackers Ran Portal Giving Third Parties Access to Stolen EmailsThe Hacker News
SCI & TECHOct 8Ariel Sujarchuk received an international award in South Korea for his management with artificial intelligenceThe mayor of Escobar was honored with the Seoul Smart City Prize 2026 in the Leadership category, during a ceremony held in the capital of South Korea. The jury highlighted the use of artificial intelligence, the digitization of procedures, and the innovation policies implemented in theClarín
BUSINESSOct 8China’s BYD considering lithium battery plant in Argentina, foreign minister saysBYD is studying whether to manufacture lithium batteries in Argentina, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Thursday after meeting Stella Li, the Chinese electric vehicle maker’s executive vice-president. According to Quirno, the company was looking at “investment opportunities in Argentina linked to the lithium value chain, particularly in the production of batteries and energy storage systems”. He did not say how much BYD might spend or where the factory could go. The minister tied the talks...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8America’s Best Answer to the China-Russia AllianceWashington can exploit friction, strengthen allies, and make the axis harder to sustain.Foreign Policy
DISASTEROct 8Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near ManilaAl Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHOct 8Tiny turtles take their first steps towards the seaOn Mataking Island in Malaysia, conservationists raise and release green turtle hatchlings, part of long-running efforts that helped the species recover.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 8Ukraine open to restoring dialogue with South Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall ambassador – MFAUkraine remains open to restoring constructive dialogue with the Republic of Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Kichang, over the situation involving North Korean prisoners of war.Ukrinform [en]
CYBEROct 8Japan Sees Sharp Rise in Web Data Leaks Amid Mobile API Abuse and Metabase AttacksAttackers behind a string of personal data leaks at Japanese organizations have abused APIs for mobile apps and targeted known software flaws, the JPCERT Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) said. The Tokyo-based center, which takes incident reports, based its October 8, 2026 alert on those reports and other information. The alert names no attacker and no affected organization. JPCERT/The Hacker News
BUSINESSOct 8Elevra Lithium rises on spodumene supply deal with Korea's LG EnergyElevra Lithium's stock has risen following a supply deal for spodumene with LG Energy, a Korean company. This agreement impacts the company's market performance and the supply chain for lithium.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 8Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warnSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8EU envoy in Beijing for talks to calm trade tensionsThe EU trade envoy said he hoped to make progress in tackling the bloc's "unsustainable" trade imbalance with China. Beijing called for trade disputes to be resolved through equal dialogue.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Jianzhi Education Announces Share Repurchase ProgramBEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited (Nasdaq: JZ), a leading provider of digital educational content in China, has announced its intention to initiate a share buyback program. This strategic move aims to return value to shareholders and underscores the company's confidence in its long-term growth prospects. Details of the Buyback Program: Purpose: The repurchase program is designed to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, thereby increasing earnings per share and potentially supporting the stock price. Volume: The company plans to buy back shares up to a certain limit, which will be determined based on market conditions, stock price, and the company's financial position. Conditions: The buyback will be conducted under standard market conditions, adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks, including: Timing: Purchases will occur at management's discretion, in compliance with SEC regulations and other applicable securities laws. Price: Shares will be repurchased at prevailing market prices or through negotiated transactions, ensuring no market manipulation. Method: The company may use open market purchases, private negotiations, or tender offers to execute the buyback. Funding: The buyback will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves, and the program's size will be adjusted according to cash flow and capital requirements for ongoing operations and strategic investments. Statement from Leadership: "We believe that our current stock price does not fully reflect the intrinsic value and future potential of Jianzhi Education," said Yong Hu, CEO of Jianzhi Education Technology Group. "This buyback program reflects our commitment to our shareholders and our confidence in our business model, which is geared towards leveraging AI and digital solutions to transform education in China." About Jianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited Headquartered in Beijing and established in 2011, Jianzhi is a leading provider of digital educational content in China and has been committed to developing educational content to fulfill the massive demand for high-quality, professional development training resources in China. Jianzhi started operations by providing educational content products and IT services to higher education institutions. Jianzhi also provides products to individual customers. Leveraging its strong capabilities in developing proprietary professional development training content and success in consolidating educational content resources within the industry, Jianzhi has successfully built up a comprehensive, multi-dimensional digital educational content database, which offers a wide range of professional development products. Jianzhi embeds proprietary digital education content into the self-developed online learning platforms, which are provided to a wide range of customers through its omni-channel sales system. Jianzhi is also fully committed to the digitalization and informatization of the education sector in China. For more information, please visit: www.jianzhi-jiaoyu.com. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. Website: www.jianzhi-jiaoyu.comen_prnasisa · united arab emirates
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