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CYBERSep 23Treasury Sec . Bessent Proposes AI Alert System With China But Trust Issues Persist1190talkradio.iheart.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 23Silver price today , Wednesday , September 23 , 2026 : Silver prices settle ahead of key U . S .- China summitfinance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s storage makers aim to climb value chain with advanced packaging betsChinese storage makers, long known for packaging chips into modules, have been moving up the value chain into wafer-level operations, with the latest firm to make the jump investing 4.5 billion yuan (US$672 million) in an advanced packaging project. The sum, which Shanghai-listed Biwin Storage Technology will pour into the third phase of its advanced packaging and testing project in Dongguan, in southern China’s Guangdong province, will exceed the 3.09 billion yuan it put into the first two...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Silver price today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Silver prices settle ahead of key U.S.-China summitSilver prices have settled ahead of an upcoming significant summit between the U.S. and China. This indicates market anticipation of geopolitical events impacting commodity values.Yahoo Finance
CYBERSep 23China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring MyanmarIn Southeast Asia, hundreds of thousands of people working in fraud centres are scamming people across the world. US authorities suggest the fraudsters are responsible for scams worth almost $10 billion a year against US nationals alone. Victims in Europe, the UK and China have also been targeted. Human rights groups further warn that those working in the centres are often themselves victims of human trafficking – forced to work as slaves.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 23China hawks grumble over Trump’s lavish welcome planned for Xi state visitHours before President Xi Jinping’s aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Washington is preparing for a scene that seemed unthinkable in recent years: his American counterpart waiting on the tarmac for the leader of a country that much of the US national security establishment regards as its foremost strategic adversary. While the Donald Trump administration is betting on warmth, deals and stability with Beijing, recent public surveys show that American anxiety over China has eased from its 2024...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games recordThe 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Ahead of Xi’s ‘historic milestone’ US visit, a fentanyl goodwill gesture from ChinaChina’s ambassador to the United States has hailed President Xi Jinping’s coming state visit as a “historic milestone” for bilateral and international relations. Xie Feng’s remarks came just as Beijing unveiled stringent new regulations on fentanyl, in a clear move to build diplomatic momentum ahead of the Xi-Trump summit in Washington. Under the strategic guidance of both leaders, the “giant ship” of China-US relations would continue to “break waves and sail ahead” along a trajectory of “mutual...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown callsPresidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensionsInside a car wash lounge in the southern Philippine city of Davao, Shenilane Formento scrolls through messages on her Chinese-made Oppo phone as she waits for a customer to pay. Formento, 29, has worked as a cashier for about a year. She follows developments in the South China Sea through news reports shared on her social media feeds, including frequent confrontations between Philippine and Chinese forces in the disputed waters. While she found such incidents “disappointing”, she ultimately...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 23Korean dating show featuring AI and human contestants sparks fascination in ChinaA South Korean dating reality show exploring human-AI romance has triggered curiosity and attention in China over how artificial intelligence could reshape people’s understanding of intimacy and love. In August, Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) launched My AI Partner: Strange Love, the country’s first dating reality show focused on human-AI relationships. The programme follows three participants – a cartoonist, a television host and an actress – as they form emotional connections with AI...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23An Iranian plane lands in China despite US sanction threatsUn avión de Mahan Air llegó a Cantón desde Teherán, desafiando advertencias de sanciones de EE.UU. contra aerolíneas iraníes.El secretario del Tesoro de EE.UU. anunció medidas contra quienes colaboren con estas aerolíneas, en el marco de tensiones con Irán.Clarín
POLITICSSep 23Xi heads to Washington with strategic stability between China and the US put to the testXi Jinping visita EE.UU. para estabilizar relaciones bilaterales en medio de tensiones comerciales y tecnológicas. La cumbre abordará Taiwán, semiconductores y conflictos internacionales, buscando continuidad y estabilidad.Clarín
POLITICSSep 23China CEOs to likely miss Xi’s US trip amid thin summit expectationsChina will probably decide against inviting business leaders to join President Xi Jinping on his trip to the United States this week as the two countries struggle to reach investment agreements. A lack of agreement about a planned bilateral Board of Investment and differences over potential Chinese investments in the US have put the business delegation in doubt, the South China Morning Post said, citing a person familiar with the situation. The Wall Street Journal reported the story earlier. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23China puts industry minister in charge of key semiconductor hub Anhui provinceChina’s industry minister is set to lead Anhui province, a key semiconductor hub, in the latest personnel reshuffle within the Communist Party. Li Lecheng, 61, has served as minister of industry and information technology since April 2025. State news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday that Li had been appointed the party secretary of Anhui and a member of its standing committee, taking over both roles from Liang Yanshun. Liang, Anhui party chief since June 2024, retains his role as party...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23China’s first lady Peng Liyuan projects glamour and soft power on world stageChina’s first lady Peng Liyuan is again stepping into the international limelight as she travels to Washington with President Xi Jinping this week. Xi and Peng were invited to visit the White House by Donald Trump in May, when the US leader was in Beijing. They are expected to arrive at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, local time, to begin their three-day visit. On Thursday, Xi and Peng will be welcomed at the White House with a State Floor arrival ceremony and a Rose Garden military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Why Brunei prefers ‘quiet diplomacy’ over confrontation in South China SeaBrunei’s measured defence ties with Beijing reflect its low-key approach to South China Sea disputes, with analysts saying that goals such as peacekeeping offer the safest room for both sides to maintain diplomacy. A meeting between Bruneian and Chinese defence officials in Beijing last week, when both nations pledged closer practical cooperation and support for regional stability, underscored that tact. But observers also expect ties to remain modest, constrained by maritime claims and Bandar...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23China's new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talentBeijing is locking the gates to stop expertise and capital in strategic industries from fleeing. The country accused of industrial-scale intellectual property theft now fears the West will take its own.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 23Soybeans, planes and rare earths: What they say about fragile U.S.-China trade truceUneven delivery on soybean, plane and rare earths commitments points to a fragile U.S.-China trade truce, with both sides upholding a careful détente.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 23Dont be over - reliant on China market for future beef demand , warns economistAn economist has cautioned against excessive reliance on the Chinese market for future beef demand. This highlights a strategic economic concern regarding international trade and market diversification.beefcentral.com · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 23China’s stealth fighters, critical minerals from lithium waste: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters China’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. 2. Chinese scientists develop oil...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 23Column : A better path for China , the United States and the Global SouthThis column proposes an improved strategy for the relationships between China, the United States, and the Global South. It is relevant for understanding potential shifts in international diplomacy and economic cooperation.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 23Fast food from the U . S . and China catches on in both countriesFast food originating from both the United States and China is gaining popularity in each respective country. This indicates a reciprocal cultural and business exchange in the food industry.twincities.com · United States
POLITICSSep 23China Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday with a rare planeside welcome from TrumpChinese President Xi Jinping commenced a state visit to Washington, receiving a unique planeside welcome from then-President Trump. This event signifies high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations.bozemandailychronicle.com · United States