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SCI & TECHSep 22China’s Hygon moves beyond data centres with embedded processors for robotics, edge AIChinese chipmaker Hygon Information Technology on Tuesday launched a suite of central processing units (CPUs) for robotics and industrial edge devices, expanding beyond cloud computing and into the fast-growing market for physical artificial intelligence. The firm unveiled its Hygon 1000 series processors, designed to be embedded into physical devices in industrial automation systems such as robotics and factory controllers, enabling computing and graphics processing to be handled locally. Built...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22US-China AI race: Does Trump want to regulate AI by forming a new task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US?Do Trump's task force and a special envoy for artificial intelligence in the US indicate a move toward regulating this disputed technology, particularly vis-a-vis China?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 22Why China’s frontier AI pioneers are expected to miss this week’s Xi-Trump summitAs President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to the United States to meet his American counterpart Donald Trump, attention is turning to the group of business leaders who could join him. The South China Morning Post previously reported that executives from electric vehicle maker BYD, smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited were likely to accompany Xi on the trip – though Beijing has yet to officially confirm the delegation. What has raised...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 22Chinese Coast Guard rams Philippine boat in South China Sea, sparking diplomatic clashFox News World
BUSINESSSep 22Copper rises for sixth straight day on signs of tightening supplies in ChinaCopper prices have risen for the sixth consecutive day, driven by indications of tightening supplies in China. This sustained increase reflects significant shifts in the global commodity market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 22Xi and Trump face their greatest challenge yet: building US-China trustChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House is not just another ceremonial exchange. It is a test of whether the world’s two largest powers can build trust in an age where mistrust has become the default. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the agenda. Both sides see danger but have yet to come up with meaningful regulatory cooperation. If this summit fails to deliver workable agreements, the tactical detente could collapse into a new cold war. If the leaders succeed in their personal...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22China's gold imports surpass 1,000-ton mark on strong domestic demandChina's gold imports have surpassed the 1,000-ton mark, driven by strong domestic demand.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 22Ro Khanna: Trump has no cards left to play ahead of the China summitThis week’s meeting is a real opportunity but only if Trump walks in with something more than tariffs and walks out with something more than a photo.The Hill
BUSINESSSep 22Silver price today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Silver prices hit high mark ahead of U.S.- China talks this weekSilver prices have reached a high mark today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, ahead of scheduled talks between the U.S. and China this week. This indicates market movements potentially influenced by anticipated international discussions.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSSep 22Will Inuit in Canada Turn to China?Amid strained ties with Ottawa, some Indigenous leaders are suggesting that they may pursue new partnerships.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 22Who from China’s side will be in the room at this week’s Xi-Trump summit?When Xi Jinping sits down with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, the Chinese leader’s side of the table will be filled with senior aides bringing extensive policy expertise. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Xi would pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday. The trip – Xi’s first state visit to Washington since 2015 – will also mark his second face-to-face meeting this year with Trump, as the world’s top two economies seek to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22China tightens control on more fentanyl precursors ahead of Xi-Trump meetingChina tightened its controls on the export of fentanyl precursors to the United States, Canada and Mexico, adding two new chemicals to its list requiring export licenses on Tuesday, one day ahead of President Xi Jinping’s announced visit to the US. China’s Ministry of Commerce, together with four other government agencies, added two N-phenethyl piperidine esters to part one of China’s Catalogue for the Administration of Exports of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries (Regions), according to...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Can China’s grain reserves protect food security against El Nino?Amid mounting global concern over food security risks posed by the El Nino weather pattern, Chinese officials have moved to reassure the public that national grain reserves remain well above international safety thresholds. “China has a solid foundation and sufficient capacity to withstand risks and challenges such as El Nino,” said Li Chao, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday. The remarks followed comments on Monday by Liu Huanxin,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22The United States and China discuss an AI security plan ahead of the Trump-Xi summitDes hauts responsables américains et chinois se sont entretenus dimanche à New York en vue du sommet Trump-Xi prévu cette semaine.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 22EU seals Philippines trade deal in push to diversify away from China and USEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22The Other Victims of China’s Church CrackdownCherie Geng is trying to free her husband, a pastor, who was among dozens of church members detained by the Chinese police. At the same time, she must rebuild her life in exile.NYT World
POLITICSSep 22U.S.-China "red telephone" could bring a Cold War guardrail to AIA distinctly Cold War calculus is looming over this week's Trump-Xi summit in Washington, as the U.S. and China weigh an emergency "red phone" for the day AI goes haywire.Why it matters: U.S.-China relations are so brittle that an AI hotline — not a trade pact, strategic slowdown or diplomatic reset — could emerge as the summit's most meaningful outcome.State of play: President Trump has spent the past week lashing out at AI "doomers" and boiling the race down to a single imperative: beat China.Trump has called AI-catastrophe fears a "HOAX" and vowed the U.S. would "not in any way hinder or stAxios
BUSINESSSep 22China seeks German help to stave off EU trade sanctions days before Xi-Trump summitChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to help steer the European Union away from protectionist measures against China, saying that Beijing and Brussels should not engage in trade wars just days before President Xi Jinping’s high-stakes US visit. “China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, and a trade war should not be fought between them,” Wang told his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in a phone call on Monday. According to a statement from China’s foreign ministry,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 22China eyes chip-industry foothold with a tiny Han Xin code to challenge US standardChina is attempting to breathe new life into its nearly 20-year-old Han Xin code by promoting a miniaturised version to use on semiconductors, marking the latest chapter in Beijing’s long-running attempt to secure a foothold for its home-grown standards in global industrial supply chains. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday that the “Micro Han Xin” code – a scaled-down iteration of the 2007-era symbology – had entered the formal international standardisation...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on ChinaJapan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.NYT World
SCI & TECHSep 22China reaffirms an "open and inclusive" AI development before Xi-Trump meetingChina advocates for inclusive and secure AI development ahead of the meeting between Xi and Trump. The topic is key in the bilateral relationship. In New York, a dialogue on AI was discussed. Alibaba launches a powerful chip amidst US restrictions on semiconductors.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 22China nurtures emerging professions to fuel industrial upgradingChina is fostering new professions as a strategy to advance its industrial capabilities. This initiative aims to support economic growth and modernization.iranherald.com · Iran
SCI & TECHSep 22China race to dominate AIChina is reportedly racing to achieve dominance in artificial intelligence. This highlights the strategic importance of AI development on a global scale.news.webindia123.com · India
BUSINESSSep 22China nurtures emerging professions to fuel industrial upgradingChina is developing new professions to support its industrial upgrading initiatives. This reflects a strategic effort to enhance its economic and technological capabilities.irishsun.com · Ireland