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MILITARYSep 21China ‘wiretapped Red Sea’ with spy hub 6 miles from US base: ex Pentagon official warnsChina's upgraded base near Camp Lemonnier features new antennas and signals intelligence assets turning the Red Sea into a surveillance hub.Fox News World
POLITICSSep 21Can the US win the AI cold war with China?US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Trump’s Taiwan retreat tests his chief China hawk’s influenceIvan Kanapathy, a longtime China hawk, is a top Asia adviser at the National Security Council at a time when the Trump administration has been particularly conciliatory with Beijing.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summitChinese and US negotiators made progress on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House later this week. “We had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters following Sunday’s eight-hour-long negotiations at JPMorgan Chase’s head office in New York. The talks had a “good atmosphere” and were “not bad”, said China’s Li Chenggang. Li’s promotion to international trade...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Rising toll of US-China trade, tech curbs in focus ahead of Xi-Trump summitWith President Xi Jinping expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, attention is again turning to the tit-for-tat trade and technology restrictions between the two nations – a friction that continues to escalate despite occasional reprieves. Over the past year, tech firms and industrial manufacturers on both sides have been casualties of the ever-intensifying rivalry, even as some benefit from growing state support to cushion the blow. From lost sales and squeezed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21US, China discuss AI dialogue mechanism and trade ahead of Trump-XI summitUS and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep rising, and prepared to ease trade tensions as a truce deal is set to expire in November. Also in this edition, France and Canada seek to deepen ties on critical minerals and energy.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 21China boosts crude oil, LNG imports from Canada as Ottawa-Washington relations sourChina sharply increased its imports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada in August amid an escalating trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington. The country’s imports of Russian energy products also rose sharply last month, as geopolitical risks including war in Iran accelerated Beijing’s efforts to diversify its energy supplies. Customs data released on Sunday showed that the volume of China’s crude oil imports from Canada rose nearly 35 per cent year on year in August,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 21Some of China’s 11,000 mega bridges could be at risk from small drones: studyScientists in China have simulated a drone attack on one of the country’s major suspension bridges to determine the vulnerability of key transport hubs to modern warfare tactics. The researchers found that a drone carrying just 30kg (66lb) of TNT could trigger a bridge collapse if it detonated within inches of the main suspension cable at the point where it meets a support tower. The targeted bridge strikes that have featured in Russia’s war on Ukraine showed that warfare has shifted from mass...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Trump decries Democrats as communists , even as he looks to impress China communist leaderDonald Trump has criticized Democrats as communists while simultaneously appearing to seek favor with China's communist leader. This highlights a perceived contradiction in his political rhetoric and foreign policy approach.dailyadvance.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Why China is weighing into the debate on how to respond to shrinking coastlinesFor low-lying Pacific island states such as Tuvalu and Kiribati, rising sea levels are not just an existential crisis but also one that calls into question the very foundations of statehood. At the heart of this lies a contentious question: should maritime boundaries shift with changing coastlines, or should they be frozen in place? The answer carries profound implications not only for the survival of vulnerable islands but also for the rest of the world. Some analysts have argued that China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with ChinaThe U.S. is proposing a new notification system with China for artificial intelligence incidents that could threaten national securityABC News
BUSINESSSep 21Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countriesFast food originating from both the United States and China is reportedly gaining popularity and catching on in each respective country.greenevillesun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 21US - China trade war timeline : Key moments from Trump tariffs to Xi talksThis article outlines a timeline of key events in the trade war between the US and China, from initial tariffs imposed by Trump to talks with Xi. It provides historical context on a significant global economic and political conflict.thehindubusinessline.com · India
POLITICSSep 21China message of justice at the UN is simple : peace , development , and fairnessChina has reportedly articulated a message of justice at the UN, emphasizing peace, development, and fairness. This statement outlines China's stated diplomatic priorities on the international stage.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 21China tax revenue growth broadly in line with economic expansionChina's tax revenue growth is reported to be consistent with its economic expansion. This indicates the health and trends of the Chinese economy.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSSep 21Trump - Xi summit : China trade surge strengthens Xi hand as Trump seeks a truceA summit between Trump and Xi focuses on trade, where China's trade surge appears to strengthen Xi's position as Trump seeks a truce. This highlights dynamics in US-China international relations and trade negotiations.moneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESSSep 21China 16 - Month LPR Freeze Signals Diminishing Room for Broad EasingChina's 16-month Loan Prime Rate (LPR) freeze suggests there is diminishing capacity for broad economic easing. This indicates a significant development in China's monetary policy.actionforex.com · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHSep 21Western companies lag China in sodium battery raceCells using abundantly available materials could help break the grip on rare earths needed for EVs and energy storageFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 21China tests first practical submarine solar power plant at 10 metres depth in the open seaIn a breakthrough that could power the future of underwater operations, Chinese scientists have built and tested the world’s first submarine solar farm, successfully operating a perovskite-based photovoltaic system at a depth of 10 metres (33 feet) in the open sea. The submerged array charged batteries and powered a LED panel, proving that solar energy can be harvested even in the dim, blue-green twilight of the ocean. The achievement by a team from Yunnan University, published on September 11,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21China Still Has What America NeedsThe Trump-Xi summit gives Washington a chance to buy time.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 21US and China to seek 'AI dialogue' to communicate shared concernsUS and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 21Bessent proposes US - China AI safety notifications in talks with Chinese vice premier - TechBessent proposed US-China AI safety notifications during talks with a Chinese vice premier. This indicates high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at establishing protocols for artificial intelligence safety between the two nations.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSSep 21US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summitUS and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 21As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?When Chinese artificial intelligence developers want to train their next-generation frontier models, they all face the same daunting wall: they cannot legally buy the world’s most powerful AI chips. However, the country’s tech giants and start-ups have still managed to quietly keep pace with global rivals. Their secret is an elusive workaround: moving heavy training workloads across borders through the cloud. By setting up proxy entities in foreign jurisdictions, domestic firms have for years...South China Morning Post
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