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CYBERSep 21US, China need nuclear-style AI safeguards, congressman says before Xi-Trump summitThe US and China should agree on international regulatory standards for artificial intelligence (AI), akin to atomic-era guardrails, said Ro Khanna, the ranking member of the US House Select Committee on China, in New York on Monday ahead of the two countries’ high-stakes summit. The remarks come two days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump for a closely watched summit where AI is expected to be on the agenda after the two...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21As the US and China race on AI , the Vatican presses for global safeguardsThe US and China are competing in AI development, prompting the Vatican to advocate for global safeguards. This highlights the international concern over AI's impact and the push for ethical regulation.religionnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21The US-China tech war has evolved since the last Xi-Trump summit. Who has the edge now?When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fourth part of this series, Sylvia Ma looks at the economic and technological levers available to both in their protracted rivalry. For years, Huawei Technologies has served as a central battleground in the contest between the world’s two largest economies. As Washington...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21China Airlines business class review : Taiwan airline offers excellent service from AustraliaA review of China Airlines' business class indicates the Taiwanese airline offers excellent service on routes from Australia. This provides information for potential travelers and insights into the airline industry.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTSep 21Surface Forces : China Invades Taiwan EEZstrategypage.com · China
BUSINESSSep 21China is building the future in concrete . So can South Carolina . China is undertaking extensive concrete construction for future development, and South Carolina is highlighted as having the potential to follow a similar path in infrastructure growth.postandcourier.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 21Coal Supplied Under Half of China’s Electricity for First Time“Coal-fired power accounted for less than 50 percent of China's total electricity generation in the first half of the year for the first time on record, signaling an accelerating transition toward green and low-carbon energy, official data showed on Thursday [7/30/26]. Coal power generated 2.5 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) during the January–June period, bringing its proportion […] The post Coal Supplied Under Half of China’s Electricity for First Time appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
POLITICSSep 21Trump to decide whether to green light US - China AI hotline agreement : sourcesFormer President Trump is reportedly set to decide on approving an agreement for a US-China AI hotline, according to sources. This indicates potential developments in managing AI-related risks between major global powers.foxbusiness.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 21US , China agree on AI dialogues ahead of Washington summitThe United States and China have agreed to engage in dialogues concerning Artificial Intelligence, ahead of an upcoming summit in Washington. This agreement signifies a step towards international cooperation on critical technological advancements.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 21Xi steers China - U . S . relations toward stability - XinhuaAccording to Xinhua, President Xi is directing efforts to guide China-U.S. relations towards greater stability.english.news.cn
SCI & TECHSep 21U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race AheadArtificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.NYT US
POLITICSSep 21President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperationPresident Xi Jinping has expressed hope that the younger generation will advance Sino-US cooperation, foster mutual understanding and ensure steady, long-term development of bilateral ties, according to Chinese state media. Xinhua reported on Monday that Xi’s remarks came in his reply to a letter from students at 10 US universities who shared their thoughts and experiences after attending a youth exchange programme in China earlier this month. “Young people from China and the United States share...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Xi-Trump Summit: United States proposes an AI incident alert system to ChinaAmbos mandatarios se reunirán el jueves en la Casa Blanca."Queremos una visión compartida de objetivos y amenazas comunes", dijo el secretario de Tesoro, Scott Bessent, tras reunirse con el premier chino en la antesala del encuentro.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 21China gets closer to Jupiter mission by bringing Nasa’s StarNAV concept to lifeChinese researchers have tested a new way for spacecraft to navigate in deep space, putting a concept funded by Nasa into practice and paving the way for the country’s planned mission to Jupiter in 2030. Known as stellar aberration navigation, the approach uses tiny shifts in the relative position of stars to work out how fast a probe is moving and in what direction, allowing autonomous real-time navigation without constantly relying on tracking and commands from Earth. In a low-Earth-orbit...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Survey finds US public opinion shifting in favour of engagement with ChinaOn the eve of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Americans feel better about China, according to a poll released on Monday. They see Beijing as less of a threat, are less supportive of Taiwan and are more likely to favour engagement over containment than last year or in 2024, when views hit an all-time low. As with almost everything in the US these days, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey revealed a partisan divide. And while the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21No US ruling yet on Air China’s bid for extra flights during Xi Jinping’s visitThe US Department of Transportation has yet to announce online a decision on Air China’s application to add extra flights to support this week’s US-China high-level visit as of late Monday, Hong Kong time, after a trade association backed by the largest US airlines protested against the bid. The trade group Airlines for America, which represents major US airlines, filed an objection to Air China’sbid for additional Beijing-New York and Beijing-Washington flights for September 19 and 25, saying...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21Bessent: US suggesting AI alert system with China ahead of Trump-Xi talksTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the U.S. is proposing a notification system between Washington and Beijing on AI amid growing concerns about the technology’s risks to humanity. The system, called the “U.S.-China AI dialogue,” would create a mechanism for the two superpowers to communicate when there are incidents that rise to “a national security…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 21What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 21Who is Yu Zidi, China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation?The teen phenomenon won her second gold medal in the 200m medley in 2:06.10 to set a new Games and Asian record.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Ex-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From PartyZhang Youxia, once the People’s Liberation Army’s top uniformed commander, and another general had taken “exceptionally large” bribes, investigators said.NYT World
POLITICSSep 21Bessent on talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting: ‘Very successful engagement’Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said recent talks with Chinese officials went well, a few days before President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet later this week. “We just had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI, completing where we left off in Beijing. We created…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 21As AI safety fears mount, can a US-China hotline prevent a global crisis?The United States and China’s agreement to establish an official AI dialogue, including a proposed threat-notification system, marks a pragmatic step towards crisis prevention in their tech war, even as deep-seated divisions over chip access, model distillation and market dominance threaten to limit its impact, analysts said. Announced following high-level talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Vice-Premier He Lifeng,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21As US and China talk, middle powers jostle for positionChina's Xi Jinping is traveling to Washington this week. Regardless of what comes from his talks with US President Trump, the EU will likely remain stuck between erratic US trade policy and Beijing's export machine.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 21In a China first, low-altitude sector hits turbulence as subsidies face reality checkA major Chinese tech hub is moving to pull the plug on dedicated funding for its low-altitude economy, making it the first city in the country to propose repealing a full financial support package for the sector. The proposal in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, comes after the deadly crash of a small aircraft into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper in June. Still, some analysts contend that the reversal does not signal broader policy tightening for the low-altitude economy, but rather a...South China Morning Post