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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
CYBERSep 2Southeast Asia scam gangs regroup after Cambodia purge | South China Morning PostScam gangs in Southeast Asia are regrouping following a purge in Cambodia. This indicates ongoing challenges with organized crime and fraudulent activities in the region.scmp.com · China
POLITICSSep 2China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’, EU trade chief tells EuronewsŠefčovič tells Euronews that talks to rebalance a surging trade deficit are “super political”, as European leaders look for clear pledges from Beijing.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 2German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game – Winnipeg Free PressGerman companies are facing increasing pressure to adapt as China intensifies its competitive presence in global markets. This highlights a significant shift in international trade dynamics affecting European industries.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 2China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summitChina's Xi gave Iran's Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at the SCO summit, as Beijing seeks to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with Trump.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed cheap export are unsustainable , but China dissentedNineteen finance ministers have agreed that cheap exports are unsustainable, but China reportedly dissented from this view. This highlights a notable international disagreement on global economic policy.santamariatimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastPresident Xi is visiting Egypt as China aims to expand its influence across the Middle East. This signifies a notable diplomatic effort with potential geopolitical implications for the region.news4jax.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2China’s corruption investigation proceduresFor more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project:South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013China has pulled off two-way laser communication between Earth and the moon, making it only the second nation after the United States to do so. But the data rates it achieved were well behind those recorded by Nasa more than a decade ago, and that has left space experts scratching their heads. Using telescopes in Yunnan province and an experimental satellite that is now orbiting the moon after a launch mishap in 2024, the team recorded a downlink speed of 100 megabits per second and an uplink...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Trump takes aim at American science as China pulls aheadFor US President Donald Trump, science is plagued by 'woke ideology.' His administration announced that, starting in October, research projects eligible for funding must align with 'government priorities.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 2G20 finance meetings wrap up in Asheville , but China does not join consensusG20 finance meetings concluded in Asheville, but China did not join the consensus reached by other members. This indicates a division among major economies on financial matters.wlos.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChinese leader Xi is visiting Egypt as China aims to expand its influence across the Middle East. This signifies a diplomatic effort to strengthen geopolitical ties and presence in the region.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
POLITICSSep 2Xi 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 visit signifies ongoing international political maneuvering and strategic engagement in the region.isp.netscape.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2US secures direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields to counter China and Russia , impacting global energy dynamicsThe US has reportedly acquired a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a move intended to counter the influence of China and Russia and with implications for global energy markets.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSSep 2Opinion | China multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulThis opinion piece suggests that China's proposed multipolar world order needs to demonstrate its capacity for peaceful coexistence.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 2China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon MuskChina’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering generous policy support to help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent pushes G20 on China trade , as leaders call for free Hormuz transitBessent urged G20 nations to address China trade practices, while global leaders emphasized the importance of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This highlights key international economic and geopolitical concerns.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSSep 2Editorial | China anti - corruption campaign is here to stayAn editorial suggests that China's anti-corruption campaign will continue indefinitely. This indicates a sustained government effort to combat corruption within the country.scmp.com · China
POLITICSSep 2China’s multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulChina has spent years articulating its preferred principles for the world order. In June, it went a step further, bringing many of them together in a white paper on global governance and setting out how its Global Governance Initiative should translate principles into practice. Two ambitions sat side by side: an “equal and orderly multipolar world” and a “universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation”. The timing is telling. World leaders will gather in New York this month for the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Beyond coal: China’s installed solar power capacity crosses historic thresholdSolar power has overtaken coal as China’s largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time, marking a landmark shift in the world’s largest energy market, according to government data. By the end of July, China’s installed photovoltaic capacity had reached 1,286 gigawatts, accounting for 31.5 per cent of the total, the National Energy Administration (NEA) reported on Tuesday. The agency called the milestone a “signature achievement” in China’s green and low-carbon energy...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2Tanker, transporter, controller: China’s Y-20 family expands its Pacific reachWhen six Chinese heavy transport planes entered European airspace in April 2022, it was not just their cargo that drew international attention. Bound for Serbia, the Y-20 aircraft had flown thousands of kilometres from China carrying components of the Chinese-made FK-3 surface-to-air missile system. A second wave of six aircraft followed, bringing the operation to 12 sorties in what was then China’s biggest overseas airlift involving the strategic cargo plane. Coming just weeks after Russia...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Enflame’s US$900m IPO tests appetite for China’s ‘little dragon’ AI chipmakersAs Enflame Technology gears up for a 6.12 billion yuan (US$910.3 million) initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, the Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker must convince investors that its specialised chip strategy can withstand fierce competition from Huawei Technologies and other domestic rivals, while reducing its heavy revenue dependence on major backer Tencent Holdings. Online and offline subscriptions open on Wednesday, after the Shanghai-based start-up announced on Monday...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent saysBessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.CNBC
POLITICSSep 1G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissentG20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.France 24 [en]