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WORLDSep 20Low pay, job insecurity for China’s trainee doctors a turn-off for young talentHuang Qiaoyuan has just a year to go before she completes her undergraduate medical training in southern China, but she is thinking of quitting the field and going into consulting. Huang, a fifth-year clinical medical student in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, said she was initially drawn to the idea of being a doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the contributions of health workers came to the fore. She also thought it would be a financially secure choice in a country where the career...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 20China and India at BRICS : A dialogue beyond bilateral differences -- Beijing ReviewChina and India are engaging in dialogue within the BRICS framework, aiming to address issues beyond their bilateral differences. This signifies efforts in multilateral diplomacy and regional cooperation between two major global powers.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSSep 20US , China to discuss AI , trade , and rare earths ahead of Trump - Xi summitThe US and China are set to discuss artificial intelligence, trade, and rare earths prior to a summit between Trump and Xi. These discussions are significant for global economic and technological relations.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 20Trump used to slam China . Here why he now rolling out the red carpet for XiThe article examines the reasons behind a perceived change in Donald Trump's approach to China, from past criticism to a more welcoming stance towards Xi. This highlights potential shifts in international diplomatic relations and foreign policy.news4jax.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 20China central bank adviser says AI could deepen supply - demand imbalanceAn adviser to China's central bank stated that AI could exacerbate existing supply-demand imbalances. This highlights a potential economic impact of artificial intelligence.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 20China opposes secondary sanctions , urges U . S . to maintain stable trade ties -- Beijing ReviewChina opposes secondary sanctions and calls on the U.S. to maintain stable trade relations. This reflects ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions between the two nations.bjreview.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHSep 20Why China is pushing back on US warnings over rapid AI developmentChina is reportedly resisting US warnings concerning its rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. This signifies a geopolitical tension surrounding technological development and national security.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 20Trump used to slam China . Here why he now rolling out the red carpet for XiThe article discusses a shift in former President Trump's approach to China and its leader, Xi. It explores reasons why he is now fostering warmer relations.wdtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20Trump announces AI Force , plans to appoint AI Czar as he vows to keep US ahead of ChinaA political figure announced plans for an 'AI Force' and the appointment of an 'AI Czar' to ensure the United States maintains its leadership in artificial intelligence over China. This signals a national strategic focus on AI development and competition.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICSSep 20Trump used to slam China . Here why he now rolling out the red carpet for XiA political figure, previously known for criticizing a specific nation, is now extending a welcoming gesture to its leader. This signals a potential shift in international diplomatic relations and foreign policy.theintelligencer.net · United States
BUSINESSSep 20Saudi Arabia quits China-led cross-border currency platformKingdom’s central bank withdrew from programme which is part of Beijing’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollarFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 20You fear it, I love it: the Trump-Xi summit addresses AI with opposing mindsets in China and the USLa mayoría de los chinos considera excitantes los productos de esta tecnología, mientras más de la mitad de los estadounidenses teme que destruya la humanidadEl País
POLITICSSep 20China Two Faces In Philippine Eyes - OpEdAn opinion piece discusses how China is perceived in the Philippines, highlighting differing perspectives on the relationship between the two nations. This matters for understanding regional geopolitics and diplomatic ties.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 20China says it reserves the right to take ‘all necessary measures’ after Trump signs Russia sanctions law. Beijing is Russia’s biggest oil buyer.China opposes unilateral sanctions and hopes the United States will “meet Beijing halfway,” China’s Commerce Ministry said in response to Donald Trump’s decision to sign a law imposing new sanctions on Russia — the so-called “sanctions from hell” — which provides for 100% tariffs on goods from countries that buy Russian oil.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 20Trump Denmark , Greenland pact blocks China and Russia basesAn agreement between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland aims to prevent China and Russia from establishing military bases there. This signifies a geopolitical move to counter rival powers in a strategic region.nypost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 19Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in WashingtonWhen 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 second part of a series, Fan Chen looks at Beijing’s stronger position going into the high-stakes visit. Beijing is poised to begin this week’s summit with Washington from a position of strength, bolstered by a flurry of recent diplomatic outreach. Chinese confidence could...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19What China really means when it says it’s being ‘strategic’On September 12, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Brics summit in New Delhi. In their talks, Xi said China approached the relationship “from a strategic and long-term perspective”. He called for an objective and rational “strategic” perception. That means the two sides should treat each other as partners rather than rivals, and as opportunities rather than threats. In Chinese official and diplomatic language, the term “strategic” is...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 19China opposes tighter US measures on Russia in advance of high-stakes Washington meetingIrish Times World
WORLDSep 19Is China’s fabled Empress Dowager Huayang buried near an airport? A study says yesAn airport is an unlikely place to search for national origins but researchers say they have uncovered the tomb of the woman behind the man who unified China – next to a major city runway. The researchers said the tomb was believed to belong to Empress Dowager Huayang, the adoptive grandmother of Qin Shi Huang, who unified the warring states more than 2,200 years ago. “I believe the most likely identity of the tomb owner is Empress Dowager Huayang,” Zhao Hanqing, from the Shaanxi Provincial...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 19In a first, top European design prize awarded to €20 uniform for China’s delivery driversTaobao Instant Commerce, Alibaba’s on-demand delivery service that was revamped last year and is known as Taobao Shangou in Chinese, won a top French Design Award prize on Saturday for its delivery worker uniform, marking the first time the prize was awarded for a design for frontline workers. “We think the [Taobao Shangou] suit design would transform delivery workwear into a recognisable professional uniform, helping reshape how society sees this essential profession,” said Dario Olivero, chair...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 19Somali piracy rise tests China’s long-running Gulf of Aden missionFor more than a decade, China has deployed warships to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. For much of that time, piracy in the region has been in sharp decline. Now, however, with attacks at their highest reported level since 2013 and other naval forces engaged in crises elsewhere, Beijing’s long-running escort mission is being tested. The renewed attacks and hijacking for ransom come as the US Navy focuses on operations connected to the war on Iran, and India sends ships towards the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 19China is now Rwanda’s biggest export market – now comes the hard partIn the first quarter of 2026, China became the leading destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 26% of the total, compared with less than 5% just one year earlier. A spectacular shift, driven by the removal of Chinese tariffs on almost all Rwandan products. But on the ground, access to this market of 1.4 billion consumers depends less on tariffs than on meeting sanitary standards. Report by Aurore Bayoud.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 19Doomsday AI: panic, regulation and the China fearWhen tech CEOs warn AI could end humanity, does the media get the story right?Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 19China-led study reveals ‘Greater Gondwana’ was 80% of Earth’s crust 500m years agoFragments of a long-disappeared ancient giant land mass have been discovered buried deep beneath parts of the modern continents that once formed it, according to an international team led by Chinese scientists. Published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, the discovery reveals that Gondwana – a land mass that dominated Earth some 500 million years ago – was much larger than previously believed. Crucially, the findings show how geological activity related to Gondwana...South China Morning Post