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SCI & TECHSep 3China’s rare earth cerium drug can kill gout pains once and for all: scientistsOne of the world’s most abundant rare earth elements could offer a comprehensive, long-lasting treatment for gout, a Chinese team has found. The extremely painful form of inflammatory arthritis has plagued humanity for millennia. “No other pain is more severe than this, not iron screws, nor cords, nor the wound of a dagger, nor burning fire” – that is how the ancient Greek physician Aretaeus described the disease in the second century AD. More than 55 million people worldwide had gout in 2020,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 3Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3West trying to draw India into games against China LavrovRussian foreign minister Lavrov claims that Western countries are attempting to involve India in geopolitical maneuvers against China. This indicates increasing international tensions and diplomatic competition.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasuresA new law, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposes fees on certain items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, part of a push to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 3EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action loomsEuropean Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus (US$1.2 billion) per day. Denis Redonnet, the EU’s top trade enforcer, has led the European delegation, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. The official has recently become the bloc’s point person for China trade, reflecting growing trade tensions and the possibility of a trade...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion lawChina on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and TemuBeijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 3China - aided Lao first integrated photovoltaic - storage - charging zero - carbon library opens – IT Business NetThe first integrated photovoltaic-storage-charging zero-carbon library, aided by China, has opened in Laos. This marks a development in sustainable infrastructure and international cooperation.itbusinessnet.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 3Tech race flashpoint: Huang, Musk push back on AI guard rails amid heated US-China rivalryUS tech titans including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla’s Elon Musk are pressing global powers to curb artificial intelligence regulations, warning that strict guard rails risk suffocating innovation as the US and China compete in an intensifying technological arms race. Speaking at a G20 meeting alongside US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Huang urged policymakers to pursue AI regulations targeting “actual and pragmatic harm” rather than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChina's leader, Xi, is visiting Egypt as part of efforts to expand China's influence across the Middle East. This signifies a strategic move by China to strengthen its diplomatic and economic ties in the region.kacu.org · United States
POLITICSSep 3G20 talks strain as US targets China over global imbalancesG20 discussions are experiencing tension as the United States focuses on China regarding global economic imbalances, indicating diplomatic strain.shanghainews.net · China
BUSINESSSep 3US pushes G20 for tougher action on China trade imbalancesThe United States is urging the G20 to implement stricter measures regarding trade imbalances with China. This move aims to address global economic disparities and trade practices.pittsburghstar.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 3Washington Venezuela oil deal threatens China and Russia energy gripA proposed oil deal between Washington and Venezuela could challenge China's and Russia's influence in the energy sector. This development suggests a shift in global energy dynamics and geopolitical leverage.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSSep 3US pushes G20 for tougher action on China trade imbalancesThe US is advocating within the G20 for more stringent measures concerning China's trade imbalances. This indicates an international effort to address economic discrepancies.asiabulletin.com · China
MILITARYSep 3US , China arm for space warfare : Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsjpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 3China urges equal consultation after G20 finance meeting ends without joint statementChina is calling for "equal consultation" following a G20 finance meeting that concluded without a joint statement. This highlights international disagreements and challenges in achieving consensus among major economies.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 3Japan parliamentary group eyes China trip to thaw tiesJunior members of a nonpartisan parliamentary group promoting Japan-China friendship are arranging to visit China this month, the group's chair said Thursday, as bilateral relations remain strained over…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 3China says it does not seek trade surplus as G20 targets global imbalancesSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 3China rejects G20 trade-imbalance claims, says no need to devalue yuanChina has fired back at critics of its trade imbalances at a Group of 20 gathering, with the central bank firmly denying that Beijing deliberately pursues trade surpluses, while also vowing that it would not weaponise the yuan to boost exports. In the face of concerns over export reliance, People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng said the country remained committed to expanding domestic demand, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday. “Addressing global imbalances requires all...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 3US, Australia to boost defense ties amid China's growing influenceThe two countries said they had agreed to speed up cooperation and boost US military presence in Australia to counter China's unprecedented military buildup.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 3Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChina's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.NPR News
POLITICSSep 3China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on TehranBeijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 3Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern ChinaTorrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehiclesAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 3US pushes G20 for tougher action on China trade imbalancesThe United States is urging the G20 to take stronger measures regarding China's trade imbalances, indicating international pressure on economic policy. This highlights significant global trade and economic discussions.kenyastar.com · Kenya