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BUSINESSOct 23An Arctic Traffic Jam Highlights Doubts Over Russia's Northern Sea Route To ChinaThe Kremlin has heavily invested in the promise that retreating Arctic sea ice opens up a once impassable route that is further from the reach of Ukrainian drone attacks or European naval interdiction of shadow fleet vessels. But officials are learning that cutting a path through ice isn't easy.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 23China, Europe should coordinate on carbon pricing, border tax: energy transition expertChina and Europe should jointly introduce a system like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a levy on carbon-intensive imports designed to account for the carbon costs domestic producers face, which “applies against the rest of the world,” the co-chair of a global energy transition organisation says. “The biggest single thing which I would love China to do is to say, ‘We want to join with Europe in a climate club’,” said Adair Turner, co-chair of the Energy Transitions Commission,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Could Europe’s cost-of-living protests sharpen EU-China trade tensions?As violent protests fuelled partly by the cost-of-living crisis shake parts of Europe, most notably France, analysts say the unrest could add to pressure on European policymakers to take a tougher trade stance towards China. “One could argue that the EU looks weaker, but then one could also argue that there is more of a need to show external strength at a time of such events,” said David Henig, director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 23China's DeepSeek, MiniMax get approval for overseas AI use: reportChinese AI companies DeepSeek and MiniMax have reportedly received approval to use their AI technologies overseas. This development indicates an expansion of Chinese AI firms into international markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 23Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concernsJapanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen its defences. The increase is the clearest sign yet that academia’s decades-long resistance to military-linked work is easing. The bids accounted for more than half the record 560 applications received by the ministry this year, up from 340 last year, with the rest coming from public...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2311th Global Mazu Culture Forum to be held in SE China Fujian from Oct . 31 to Nov . 2The 11th Global Mazu Culture Forum is scheduled to be held in Fujian, SE China, from October 31 to November 2. This is a routine cultural event.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSOct 23China approves Citigroup securities venture after nearly five-year waitSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 23China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earningsA key Communist Party meeting next week in Beijing is likely to be dominated by two themes – the renewal of President Xi Jinping’s long-standing anti-corruption drive and the hunt for clues about a looming leadership reshuffle. “Major issues related to advancing full and rigorous party self-governance” will top the agenda at the fifth plenum of the party’s Central Committee, which runs from Monday to Wednesday. Plenums, which usually take place once a year, draw about 300 delegates and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 23Typhoon Champi grounds hundreds of flights in Taiwan, threatens eastern mainland ChinaSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 23China’s humanoid robots hunt for work in South Korea as Seoul bets on physical AIThis article was first published by The Korea Times in a partnership with the South China Morning Post. Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in South Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and commercial deployments, as Seoul ramps up investment in physical artificial intelligence. A growing number of Chinese robotics companies – including Hong Kong-listed UBTech Robotics, start-up Anyverse Dynamics, Shanghai-based...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 23China Q3 phone market down 10 % YoY ⋆ Electronics WeeklyChina's phone market experienced a 10% year-over-year decline in the third quarter. This indicates a significant downturn in a major electronics market.electronicsweekly.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSOct 23China Evergrande Group : Evergrande Liquidators Recover Just 1 % of $46 Billion Debt After 2 . 5 Years , ETRealtyLiquidators for China Evergrande Group have reportedly recovered only 1% of its $46 billion debt over two and a half years. This signals significant challenges in the resolution of the company's financial crisis.realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHOct 23China’s head transplant advocate Ren Xiaoping completes landmark spinal surgery in RussiaRen Xiaoping, who once vowed to perform the world’s first human head transplant, has operated on a patient’s severed spinal cord in a 12-hour landmark operation in Moscow, according to the Chinese surgeon and Russian state sources. Ren said the procedure was carried out at the Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine in Russia last week. “It was our Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital and the Russian team working together,” Ren told the South China...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 23Volvo Cars shares plunge 28% amid China sales slump and fresh job cutsThe Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."CNBC
POLITICSOct 23Europe new China playbook – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe article discusses Europe's new strategy or "playbook" regarding its relationship with China, as analyzed by the European Council on Foreign Relations. This signifies evolving foreign policy and diplomatic approaches between major global powers.ecfr.eu · Russia
SCI & TECHOct 23DeepSeek, MiniMax secure open-source licences days after new China export rules: state mediaChinese artificial intelligence model developers DeepSeek and MiniMax have completed export registration procedures and proceeded with open-source releases and overseas licensing activities, according to Chinese state media, days after Beijing moved to tighten oversight on AI tech transfers. Yuyuan Tantian, an influential social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, reported on Thursday evening that the two AI companies had completed the required registrations after Beijing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Growing practical cooperation boosts China - Russia ties - People Daily OnlineIncreasing practical cooperation is strengthening the ties between China and Russia. This indicates a deepening of their bilateral relationship, which has geopolitical significance.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSOct 23Neville Roy Singham linked non - profits reject US Congress diktat to hand over financial records amid allegations of links to ChinaNon-profits linked to Neville Roy Singham have rejected a US Congress directive to hand over financial records amidst allegations of ties to China. This situation involves potential foreign influence and congressional oversight.brazilsun.com · Brazil
BUSINESSOct 23Volvo Group Q3 earnings rise as truck deliveries increase 11%, lifts India and China estimatesVolvo Group reported increased Q3 earnings due to an 11% rise in truck deliveries, leading to raised estimates for India and China. This indicates positive financial performance and market growth in key regions for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 23 Vishwaguru calibrated concessions to China continue : Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of ignoring China threatA political figure, Jairam Ramesh, is accusing the Centre of continuing calibrated concessions to China and ignoring a perceived threat from the country. This highlights ongoing political debate and concerns regarding foreign policy.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSOct 23What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh inInternet users in China are watching the protests in France with a mix of geopolitical cynicism, domestic pride and sadness at the damage to French landmarks. The protests started in September, when students and teachers in southeastern Paris rallied against deteriorating school conditions. Those specific grievances quickly escalated into nationwide protests at the rising cost of living and declining public services. What began as peaceful marches has since dissolved into violence, with rioters...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 23Caught between the US and ChinaEconomies like Mexico are being forced to choose sides on tradeFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 23Reopen Bab al - Mandeb : China amid oil disruptionsChina is advocating for the reopening of the Bab al-Mandeb strait due to ongoing oil disruptions. This highlights a critical geopolitical issue affecting global energy trade and international stability.theshillongtimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 23Treasury proposes curbs on high-tech investments in China, Russia, North KoreaThe Treasury Department on Thursday proposed a rule to curb American high-tech investments, including AI, outbound to U.S. adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern.” The rule expands restrictions in the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) on hypersonic systems and quantum information technologies, high-performance computing and supercomputing, as well as AI.…The Hill