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SCI & TECHSep 10International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and ChinaThe space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe. In this edition, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Kai-Uwe Schrogl at the International Space Summit in Paris. Schrogl, a political affairs adviser to the European Space Agency, answers questions about the future of the great beyond and Europe’s place in the new space race.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 10Silicon Labs ticks lower on report Texas Instruments deal will go into phase 2 in ChinaSilicon Labs' stock saw a decline following a report that its deal with Texas Instruments will proceed to phase 2 in China. This indicates regulatory scrutiny for the acquisition in a key market.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 10US Navy plans compact Silent Anvil torpedo as China’s submarine fleet surgesAs China expands its submarine fleet, the US Navy is looking to develop a compact air-launched torpedo that could enable more crewed and uncrewed aircraft to attack submarines from farther away. The US Naval Air Systems Command issued a request for information – a step towards development – to industry in late August for the Silent Anvil Air-Launched Torpedo (SAA-LT). While air-launching a torpedo from stand-off range is not new – the US Navy already has the High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10Record China-US gap in bond yields unlikely to trigger capital flight: Marsh InvestmentThe widening yield spread between Chinese and American government bonds is unlikely to trigger catastrophic capital flight from China, according to investment executives at Marsh Investment, who attribute the record spread to the United States’ fiscal pressures and global macro trends rather than a structural retreat for Chinese assets. The spread between benchmark 10-year US Treasury bonds and equivalent Chinese sovereign bonds hit a record 3.17 percentage points this week. Yields on US...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 10AI bottleneck-breaker: China’s Huawei touts high-speed optical moduleHuawei Technologies has unveiled a high-speed optical module designed to eliminate bottlenecks in artificial intelligence infrastructure, staking an early claim in the race to set standards for next-generation data centre connections. The Shenzhen-based tech giant showcased what it called the industry’s first 7.2-terabit-per-second (Tbps) near-packaged optics (NPO) product at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) in Shenzhen this week. The technology replaces traditional...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 10IceCure Medical wins China approval for ProSense cryoablation systemIceCure Medical has received approval from China for its ProSense cryoablation system. This indicates a significant regulatory milestone for the company and its medical technology in a major market.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERSep 10At least 25 dead after cargo ship catches fire in ChinaFire breaks out on ship being repaired in the port of Qingdao, eastern China.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 10China kept Xi Jinping India visit a mystery until the last 48 hours : Why Beijing chose to keep the world guessingChina maintained secrecy about Xi Jinping's visit to India until shortly before the event, prompting speculation about Beijing's diplomatic strategy. This highlights the secretive nature of high-level international diplomacy.moneycontrol.com · India
CONFLICTSep 10China tells PH to stop stirring up trouble after Teodoro slams note as bullying - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperChina has reportedly warned the Philippines to cease causing trouble after a Philippine official criticized a note as bullying. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions between the two nations.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
DISASTERSep 10China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 20DW News [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fireEuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 10Hollywood fears an AI future . China is already living itHollywood expresses concerns about the future impact of artificial intelligence, while China is reportedly already experiencing the implications of widespread AI adoption. This highlights differing global approaches and experiences with AI technology.latimes.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 10CHINA - FUJIAN - XIAMEN - INTL FAIR FOR INVESTMENT & TRADE - TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ( CN ) An international fair for investment, trade, and technological achievements is taking place in Xiamen, Fujian, China. This event focuses on economic and technological exchange.newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
CONFLICTSep 10Japan’s AI satellites and other space ambitions ‘a serious threat’, China warnsJapan’s plan to develop tactical satellites equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) would boost its long-range offensive strike capabilities and pose a serious threat, Chinese state media has warned. The Japanese Nikkei newspaper reported last week that the planned AI-equipped satellites would be capable of analysing surveillance intelligence in space. The aim is to speed up targeting decisions and strengthen the country’s “counterstrike capability”, such as missile guidance. According to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10China confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agendaChinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal will be holding discussions on the sidelines of the eventThe Hindu
MILITARYSep 10US delegation to Xiangshan Forum to be led by Pentagon director for China policyThe American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security conference in Beijing, will be led by US principal deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Cynthia “Xanthi” Carras, the South China Morning Post has learned. This year’s Xiangshan Forum, the 13th edition of the event, will be held in Beijing from next Tuesday to Thursday. Carras’ attendance marks a higher level of American participation than last year, when Washington sent a defence attaché from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10CHINA - FUJIAN - XIAMEN - INTL FAIR FOR INVESTMENT & TRADE - TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ( CN ) An international fair for investment and trade, focusing on technological achievements, is taking place in Xiamen, Fujian, China. This event promotes economic and technological exchange in the region.asiabulletin.com · China
BUSINESSSep 10Global investors remain bullish on China long - term prospectsGlobal investors are maintaining a positive outlook on China's long-term economic prospects, indicating continued confidence in its future growth. This is relevant for understanding international economic sentiment and investment trends.asiabulletin.com · China
BUSINESSSep 10China says it hopes to agree with US on tariff reductions at an early date – Winnipeg Free PressChina expresses its desire to reach an early agreement with the United States regarding tariff reductions. This indicates ongoing efforts to resolve trade disputes between the two major economies.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 10Far - right AfD party won big in Saxony - Anhalt . Will it affect Germany approach to China ? The far-right AfD party achieved significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about its potential impact on Germany's foreign policy towards China. This result reflects shifting political dynamics within Germany and potential foreign policy ramifications.scmp.com · China
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10'Significant casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaBBC World
POLITICSSep 10China’s Xi Jinping to make first trip to India in 7 years for Brics summitChina has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the Brics summit this weekend, his first visit to India in close to seven years and the latest leg of the Chinese leader’s busiest run of summitry in years. China’s foreign ministry said Xi would attend the summit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Xi is expected to have a sit-down with Modi on the sidelines of the summit. The Chinese president’s visit to India follows closely on a packed diplomatic...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 10‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s QingdaoSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10China ready to help Trump meet North Korea’s KimChina signalled a willingness to help set up a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively. Beijing is playing an “active” and “constructive” role in rebuilding US-North Korea diplomacy, the SCMP said on Thursday, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. A Trump-Kim meeting could potentially take place at the November Apec summit in Shenzhen, China, one person said. A US envoy visited the city and...South China Morning Post