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POLITICSSep 2Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectationsTrump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.CNBC
POLITICSSep 2US condemns American accused of being an agent for China to two years in prisonA man was sentenced to prison for operating in the US as an unregistered agent for China, carrying out orders from the Chinese Ministry of State Security. The accused received payments for gathering information for China, using his citizenship to facilitate operations of the Asian government on US territory.Clarín
POLITICSSep 2Xinhua Headlines : Xi calls for deepening China - Egypt cooperation , raises Mideast proposalChinese leader Xi Jinping has called for deeper cooperation with Egypt and proposed a Middle East initiative. This signals China's engagement in regional diplomacy and strengthening bilateral ties.mainemirror.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Latin America China Dilemma : Lessons From Peru and Colombia Presidential Elections – The DiplomatLatin American nations face a dilemma regarding their relationship with China, with lessons drawn from recent presidential elections in Peru and Colombia. This suggests a complex and evolving geopolitical dynamic in the region.thediplomat.com · China
MILITARYSep 2Is Taiwanese Society Prepared for a China Contingency?In 2025, Michael Hunzeker and Yuster Yu wrote, “Taiwan’s Biggest Problem in Steeling Itself for War With China is Cultural,” where they argued major cultural changes were needed in both Taiwan’s military and civilian society if it were to be competitive in a conflict with China. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments.Image: Taiwan Presidential Office via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 article, you argued that major cultural changes must take place in both the officer corps of Taiwan’s armed forces and broader society if Taiwan is to be competitive iWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 2Digital tech , smart gear reshape farming in China NE granaryDigital technology and smart equipment are transforming agricultural practices in China's northeastern granary region. This development signifies advancements in farming efficiency and modernization.australiannews.net · Australia
POLITICSSep 2China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it mattersXi Jinping's historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 2Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China borderBodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 2China's Xi embarks on diplomatic marathon, from regimes hostile to the West to the White HouseAt the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, held Monday and Tuesday in Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his opposition to American imperialism just weeks before his meeting with Donald Trump in Washington.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 2China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reachChina is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it. The clearest evidence came from Egypt. Chinese J-16 fighters flew there recently, supported by YU-20 tankers that refuelled them in the air. The Chinese jets are taking part in Egypt’s “Eagles of Civilisation” alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. This is the first time China has sent the jets to Africa, providing experience in moving a combat force across continents and operating...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2China Focus : Retired American teacher weaves new thread in China - U . S . friendship tapestryA retired American teacher is contributing to China-U.S. friendship. This story highlights efforts in fostering international relations between the two countries.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 2China’s US$10.8b trade short cut: new Pinglu Canal prepares to supercharge Asean shipmentsAptly dubbed the Pinglu 001, the first command and management vessel for the Pinglu Canal was delivered on Monday and will soon enter service as China prepares to open the strategic waterway designed to support surging trade with Southeast Asia. The delivery marks one of the final steps before the 72.7 billion yuan (US$10.8 billion) megaproject is expected to officially open later this month after years in the making. The canal is a signature project for the world’s second-largest economy as it...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into leverage to counter ChinaJapan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into geopolitical leverage, deepening regional security ties while helping Tokyo counterbalance Beijing’s growing influence, observers say. Such transfers, they said, fit into Tokyo’s broader security assistance toolkit to strengthen partners’ capabilities and forge longer-term defence relationships through equipment, training, maintenance and interoperability – expanding Japan’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits CairoChinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 means for the US-China model raceAnthropic’s powerful new Claude Fable 5.1 model has widened its lead in performance benchmarks over Chinese rivals, even as budget-friendly open-weight models from China continue to gain commercial traction globally. The American company said on Wednesday that Fable 5.1, along with a restricted-access version called Mythos 5.1, was the world’s most advanced model for software coding and complex knowledge work. The standard version scored 66 on Artificial Analysis’ Intelligence Index, taking the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2China Expands Egypt Investments As Xi Makes First Visit In 10 YearsChina is a major exporter to Egypt, with its trade surplus reaching $12 billion in the first seven months of 2026, according to Chinese customs data. The post China Expands Egypt Investments As Xi Makes First Visit In 10 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent says 19 ministers agreed to address cheap export but China dissentedBessent reported that 19 ministers agreed to address the issue of cheap exports, but China dissented. This indicates a significant international trade disagreement concerning export practices.naharnet.com · Syria
BUSINESSSep 2AM Markets: G20 China tensions, diesel prices, and AI spending surge, and moreThis article discusses current market trends, including geopolitical tensions, commodity prices, and technology spending. It provides an overview of factors influencing the global economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 millionUS membership-only retailer Sam’s Club has sped up its expansion in China this year, with the launch of its sixth Beijing location on Monday drawing long queues of eager shoppers. The Walmart-owned warehouse retailer has found a winning formula in China, with its value pricing and exclusive goods attracting middle-class consumers even as some foreign brands shut down stores or pull out of the country. Sam’s Club said last month that it had 10.7 million paid members in China as of June. Its total...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demandMajor Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is pouring US$2 billion into a massive capacity expansion in the Chinese chip production hub of Wuxi, racing to meet skyrocketing domestic demand for AI infrastructure and bypass US tech curbs. The fresh capital would fund the construction of a new 12-inch speciality line, its third facility in the eastern Chinese city, the country’s second-largest contract chipmaker said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Once fully...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China cracks down on AI deepfakes and clickbait cluttering WeChat, RedNote, DouyinChina is cracking down on artificial intelligence-generated “slop” – low-grade, mass-produced synthetic content cluttering social media and news feeds – as part of a sweeping campaign against generative technology abuse, the country’s top internet watchdog said on Wednesday. In a statement posted to its website, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said it had scrubbed more than 5.61 million pieces of harmful or illegal content and removed some 49,000 accounts during its latest...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 2Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incidentA Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China reportedly suffered a fuel leak at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport early on Monday, forcing cancellation of the flight. No injuries were reported in or around the aircraft, which was expected to operate flight CA982 from New York to Beijing that day. The leak is said to have occurred between 1am and 2am while the plane was parked at the gate, according to posts on Chinese social media. It was being refuelled when the fuel truck moved away...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 2South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concernsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Bessent: G20 members back statement on trade surpluses, except for ChinaG20 members have supported a statement on trade surpluses, with the exception of China, indicating a significant divergence in international economic policy.Seeking Alpha Tech