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CYBERSep 17China's FamousSparrow APT Spies on US Politics in Latin AmericaDark Reading
POLITICSSep 17Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear ProgramNYT World
SCI & TECHSep 17US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study findsUS-sanctioned Chinese companies are increasingly turning to open-source research to innovate and reverse-engineer restricted foreign technology, with a 72 per cent surge in scientific literature citations in their patent applications, according to a new study. While the United States said it expanded its Entity List to safeguard national security and preserve its technological edge, an analysis of Chinese patent filings over the 12 years until 2022 showed that US restrictions on access to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meetingSylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.BBC World
BUSINESSSep 17What's up with the tariff dispute between the US and China before the Trump-Xi summit?Trump and Xi will meet in Washington to address the tariff dispute that has strained trade relations between their countries since 2018. China seeks to reduce mutual tariffs while Trump tries to secure agricultural purchases before the US midterm elections.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17China, Not Iran, Is Trump’s Real Foreign-Policy DebacleIn 19 months, Washington has lost ground to Beijing on every conceivable front.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 17China's Foreign Minister and Marco Rubio discuss the situation in the Middle EastThe Chinese Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State discussed the Middle East, anticipating a bilateral summit in Washington. China seeks to mediate in the conflict with Iran, while strengthening its strategic and economic relationship with Tehran.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17Brussels seeks 'credible' outcome in EU-China talks after key negotiators’ callEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to Beijing on 8–9 October, seeking assurances from China that it will curb exports to the EU and extend the truce on rare earth exports.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 17China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrowBeijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17China’s Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio days before Xi visits USChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, just a week ahead of President Xi Jinping’s planned trip to the United States. “Wang Yi stressed that the two sides should act in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit” and “make good preparations for high-level engagement in the next stage,” said Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on social media. He also called on the two sides to “send a positive...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 17China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits WashingtonChina and the United States are discussing possible announcements to strengthen military-to-military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington next week, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post. Another item that is being discussed, and a possible deliverable, is restarting the arms-control talks that were suspended in 2024 over US weapons sales to Taiwan, with the dialogue potentially including military personnel. In a phone...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17China trusted more than US, EU on AI regulation in Pew survey of middle-income countriesAmid rising tensions over artificial intelligence (AI) competition and global concerns about the technology, China appears to have an edge over the US and European Union (EU) in trust to regulate AI among mostly middle-income countries. A new Pew Research Centre report released on Thursday found that, on a median basis across 12 countries, more people trust China than the US or the EU to regulate AI effectively. AI. China was not among the countries surveyed in the broader report. “Middle-income...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17The Potential Mismatch Between Japan and the US on ChinaAhead of the Trump-Xi summit, it is critical for Japan that the United States stays on the same page regarding the challenge from China.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 17Von der Leyen’s ‘China shock’ speech aimed to send Beijing a message: analystsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s state-of-the-union speech offered few details on new trade measures targeting China, but its sharp tone was designed to send a message to Beijing, analysts said. During her speech on Wednesday, von der Leyen warned that a “second China shock” was already affecting Europe and vowed that Brussels would use all available tools to rebalance its trade relationship with the country. Her remarks came as the European Union’s October deadline for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 17US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, IndiaUS sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow's largest energy buyers.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 17China Is Building a Global Infrastructure for Its Cultural IndustriesWhen a cultural industry expands overseas, that usually means exporting content. China is increasingly exporting the infrastructure behind entertainment products.The Diplomat
CONFLICTSep 17EXCLUSIVE: China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say ReutersReuters World
CONFLICTSep 17India says China has scaled back troop numbers along their borderBoth countries had amassed tens of thousands of troops along their poorly demarcated Himalayan border following a deadly clash in 2020.Defense News
POLITICSSep 17China hits back as US Congress approves tariffs on top buyers of Russian energyBeijing has pushed back after the US Congress passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow US President Donald Trump to sanction Russia and its largest energy importers, including China. The bill, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the top five importers of Russian oil and natural gas. In response to a question about the bill, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing had always opposed “long-arm jurisdiction”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 17India and Vietnam aim to turn ‘China plus one’ rivalry into trade gainsIndia and Vietnam could turn their competition for “China plus one” investments into a complementary partnership, analysts say, combining New Delhi’s scale and technology capabilities with Hanoi’s manufacturing agility and links to East Asian supply chains. Such a shift could deepen both nations’ roles in global production networks across high-value industries – from electronics and pharmaceuticals to renewable energy – while giving companies reliable alternatives as they diversify supply chains...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 17EU asks China to restrict hybrid car exports - reportThe EU has reportedly requested China to limit its exports of hybrid cars. This indicates potential trade tensions or protectionist measures concerning the automotive industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 17China, India could face up to 100% U.S. tariffs for buying Russian oilChina and India may face tariffs of up to 100% from the U.S. if they continue to purchase Russian oil. This suggests potential economic repercussions and geopolitical tensions related to energy trade.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 17China’s AI labs must accelerate development, says Huawei chairChinese tech executive’s comments contrast with Silicon Valley calls for slowdown amid rising concerns about technology’s existential risksFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 17President Xi’s industrial power play sees China bet big on AI, chips and smarter factoriesPresident Xi Jinping has reiterated calls for China to make its supply chains more resilient and self-sufficient while accelerating the creation of a modern industrial system underpinned by advanced manufacturing. Xi’s latest directives, issued at a national conference on advanced manufacturing in Beijing on Wednesday and Thursday, were said to be aimed at strengthening the Chinese economy, the state-run Xinhua reported. Xi’s push this week echoed Beijing’s previous statements and came as the...South China Morning Post