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CYBERSep 17China-Aligned FamousSparrow Deploys SparroWocky Backdoor Across Latin AmericaThe Hacker News
BUSINESSSep 17Record influx of university graduates pushes China’s youth unemployment rate to 18.9%China’s urban youth unemployment rose last month, as a record influx of university graduates struggles to find work in a job market weighed down by weak domestic demand and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence. The jobless rate for those aged 16 to 24, excluding students, rose to 18.9 per cent in August from 17.9 per cent in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. This figure, as well as the identical number from August last year, represents...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 17Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila amid South China Sea tensionsTaiwan has quietly acknowledged donating a coastguard vessel to the Philippines, potentially adding to Manila’s maritime patrol capacity amid its long-running stand-off with Beijing in the South China Sea. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said on Wednesday that “this case” was being handled in line with previous transfers of vessels to the Marshall Islands, Palau and Tuvalu. Unlike those three Pacific states, which all maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taipei, the Philippines recognises...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17Ancient skeleton shows woman in imperial China had her nose amputatedTexts from imperial China suggest that some crimes were punishable with unusual amputations and a 700-year-old skeleton appears to offer the first physical evidence of the practiceNew Scientist
POLITICSSep 17Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summitDespite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.NPR News
POLITICSSep 17Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 17China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008Gradual unwinding comes as rift deepens between world’s two largest economiesFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 17US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and IndiaEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clashPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has won a burst of online support among Filipinos who see him as one of Manila’s most outspoken senior officials against China, with some already asking whether it could give him enough political momentum to carry him into the 2028 elections. His latest boost came after a viral moment at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on September 8, where he read out a handwritten note reiterating Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White HouseThe US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald Trump achieve lift-off at their summit next week? The post Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White House appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 17China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets NvidiaChina's Huawei plans to launch new AI chips in 2027, aiming to compete with Nvidia in the market. This represents a strategic move in the development of artificial intelligence technology and chip manufacturing.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 17Global AI security strategy depends on US-China cooperation, who blame each otherLa inteligencia artificial es un punto de tensión creciente entre las dos superpotencias. A medida que se acercan las conversaciones en Washington, la cooperación parece esencial pero complicada. Ambos países buscan liderar la tecnología, con enfoques distintos y acusaciones mutuas que dificultan un consenso. La reunión podría ser el inicio de un diálogo necesario.Clarín
DISASTERSep 17Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood, scientists sayResearchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 17Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 17EU asks China to voluntarily limit car exportsMove comes as cheaper Chinese vehicles flood European marketFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 17China’s Purges Are Working as DesignedA unique discipline system has helped the party endure.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSSep 17China airports climb global-connectivity ranking as international routes rise: OAG reportAmong the world’s most connected airports, Guangzhou’s hub has posted the fastest rise through the latest rankings, according to an annual list compiled by aviation data firm OAG. And overall, Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added flights. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China jumped to 19th place, from 36th last year, in OAG’s Megahubs 2026 report, released on Wednesday. An OAG spokeswoman called its jump the biggest of any...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia - reuters.comChina's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia reuters.comReuters World
POLITICSSep 17Mass surveillance and self-sufficiency: How China's leadership is reviving Mao's old principles'Mao's Fraught Legacy' (5/7). In 1963, Mao Zedong made the village of Fengqiao an example of how to encourage mass mobilization and resolve conflicts locally. Under Xi Jinping, the experiment has evolved into a system ensuring Beijing's absolute control.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 17Concert proposal in China stirs controversy when woman’s reaction blocks, angers spectatorsA romantic marriage proposal at a concert in northern China attracted significant backlash after the couple blocked the view of other spectators, leading to numerous complaints. On September 12, Chinese folk singer Zhao Lei performed at Beijing’s National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest. As tens of thousands of fans sang along, a man in the front section of the audience stood up to propose to his partner. Videos circulating online featured the woman in a white wedding dress, complete with a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on ChinaJapan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and IndiaSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 16Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 16China’s rocket boom turns Hainan into a space hub. Can launches fuel wider growth?As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In the first part of this two-part series, Wency Chen and Mia Nurmamat examine how Hainan province is betting on a growing aerospace cluster to rewrite its economic playbook beyond tourism. On Hainan’s northeastern coast, launch towers rise abruptly from a flat landscape of coconut palms and open sky. At Pad 1 of the commercial spaceport in Wenchang, an 83-metre (272 feet) service...South China Morning Post