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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
POLITICSSep 21US Treasury Secretary calls meeting with China on AI and trade "very successful"Funcionarios de EE.UU. y China sostuvieron un encuentro exitoso sobre comercio e inteligencia artificial, preparando el terreno para la cumbre presidencial.Se propuso un diálogo sobre IA para mitigar tensiones y se discutieron salvaguardias y compromisos comerciales previos.Clarín
POLITICSSep 21US and China agree to dialogue on AI ahead of Trump-Xi meetingTreasury secretary says sides working towards ‘shared vision’ after talks with Chinese counterpartFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 21Mainland China’s stock exchanges mount charm offensive amid Hong Kong IPO boomMainland China’s stock exchanges have stepped up lobbying of companies and regulators to prioritise domestic listings after Hong Kong stole their thunder in fundraising activities in recent years, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The domestic exchanges recently met representatives of some mainland companies planning Hong Kong listings, especially first-time issuers and firms in sectors supported by national policies, a source said. “Exchanges emphasised the benefits of listing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21US Treasury Bessent and China He Lifeng meet ahead of Trump - Xi summitOfficials from the US Treasury and China are meeting ahead of an upcoming summit, signifying preparatory talks on economic and diplomatic matters between two major global powers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 20For China’s hi-tech IPOs, it’s Hong Kong vs the mainland – but how much does it matter?Competition between mainland China and Hong Kong for hi-tech initial public offerings presents emerging technology firms with a dual-track strategic choice rather than a zero-sum battle, according to an executive at a national cross-border innovation platform. “There is naturally a degree of competition,” Lu Peng, general manager of Beijing-based Zhongguancun International, said in an interview on Thursday, referring to how tech firms select their primary listing venue. “However, the two markets...South China Morning Post
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