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BUSINESSOct 21China GDP beats forecasts as export boom offsets weak demandChina's Gross Domestic Product has surpassed expectations, driven by strong exports that compensated for softer domestic demand. This indicates resilience in the Chinese economy despite internal consumption challenges.japanherald.com · Japan
MILITARYOct 21China’s Type 051C gets a refit as the PLA Navy’s legacy warships near retirementChina’s Type 051C destroyer Shenyang has been spotted undergoing sea trials after a reported refit, as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) begins phasing out legacy warships following the commissioning of a massive wave of new vessels. Witness photographs circulating on social media appear to show the Shenyang, hull number 115 and lead ship of the Type 051C class, with its Russian-made hardware replaced by domestic air defence systems. While precise details have yet to be independently confirmed,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 21China AI researcher rises to Xiaomi’s top level in 10 months, talks work-life balanceBeijing-based smartphone and electric vehicle giant Xiaomi announced in mid-October that it would promote 31-year-old Luo Fuli to its highest-level position, once again putting the “AI prodigy” at the centre of heated discussion. The move came 10 months after Luo joined the company as head of its large language model (LLM) unit. Luo attracted significant public attention in late 2024, when Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said during a live-stream that he hoped to hire her at an annual salary of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21China GDP beats forecasts as export boom offsets weak demandChina's GDP has surpassed economic forecasts, driven by a surge in exports that compensated for soft domestic demand. This indicates a significant development in the country's economic performance.theusnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHOct 21Samsung, SK Hynix upgrading China fabs to make advanced NAND chips - reportSamsung and SK Hynix are reportedly upgrading their manufacturing facilities in China to produce advanced NAND chips. This indicates significant technological and industrial developments in the semiconductor sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 21Can China turn national power into world leadership?As turbulence grows in many countries, it is tempting to ask if there is a global hegemon that can sort everything out fairly. US President Donald Trump has threatened that his country would not defend Nato allies if they failed to spend enough on their defence. Together with new trade barriers, his words suggest that the US is scaling back its ambitions for global leadership and concentrating more on its own region. Our latest projections of national strength for 2027 take into account...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 21Strongest storm of the year barrels towards Taiwan and mainland ChinaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 21Liberia Reaffirms Maritime Partnership With China .... Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation to Protect SeafarersLiberia has reaffirmed its maritime partnership with China and advocated for enhanced global cooperation to ensure the protection of seafarers, indicating ongoing international relations and maritime policy discussions.allafrica.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 21China-US team’s ‘gold factory’ relic; next-gen diabetes care: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China breakthrough unlocks low-cost, high-margin sustainable aviation fuel Chinese researchers have developed a catalyst that converts synthesis gas into sustainable jet fuel – an advance that could boost production, help meet net-zero carbon goals and yield a gross profit margin above 50 per cent. 2. Landmark...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21China eases uncertainty over offshore trust taxes before grace period endsChina’s tax authorities are accepting reasonable explanations when enforcing new rules on offshore trust gains, according to an executive who says their appeal was successful, offering some reassurance as a 90-day grace period expires on Thursday. The approach appears to be translating into greater clarity from regulators. Earlier this week, the State Taxation Administration published a question-and-answer series that suggested Beijing was implementing the rules in line with international...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21140th China Import and Export Fair highlights innovation , intelligence in global tradeThe 140th China Import and Export Fair is showcasing innovation and intelligence in global trade. This event underscores China's role in international commerce and technological advancements in trade.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHOct 21China builds the world’s smallest wearable brain monitor with a cortex-wide viewChinese scientists have developed what they say is the world’s smallest wearable mini brain monitor that can track the activity of thousands of neurons at the same time. Weighing in at one gram (0.35 oz), the wireless “Airscope” is the lightest device of its kind and enables researchers to track a wider range of brain activity in untethered laboratory animals. The device was jointly developed by scientists from Tsinghua University and the Chinese PLA Medical School, and detailed in a paper...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in ChinaMalaysia is negotiating with Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to establish overland transit routes for fresh durian exports to China, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. The minister said the move would reduce transport costs and improve access to the lucrative Chinese market. “Durian is a favourite among Chinese consumers, but they sometimes find it difficult to get the fruit at a more affordable price,” he said during parliament’s question and answer time on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21China’s nightmare: becoming the next JapanTokyo lost decades when a property bust led to an economic slump. Could the same phenomenon undo Xi Jinping’s ambitions?Financial Times
WORLDOct 21China university offers course pushing students to call strangers to build confidence, social skillsAn unconventional course at prestigious Nanjing University encourages students to call strangers to hone their social skills, challenging the traditional value of “do more, speak less”. At the top-tier institution in Jiangsu province, eastern China, former television producer and director Xu Kai launched a course called “Oral Expression” in 2015. Over the years, it has become one of the students’ favourite public courses. The course includes a legendary assignment: students must call a stranger...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 21China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoalaol.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Burnham’s Britain can learn from Trump in engaging with ChinaGetting relations with China right is widely seen as Britain’s epoch-defining challenge. It is also one it is woefully unprepared to face. So concluded a recent audit by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), which highlighted that top negotiators lacked basic Chinese language skills. More critically, it exposed a deeper deficit: a poor grasp of China spanning political elites and the public alike. This is rooted in a desk-bound classroom sinology rather than a nuanced appreciation...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 21China - Laos Air Base Could Be Another Southeast Asian Forward Outpost For Beijing - AnalysisAn analysis suggests that a new air base in Laos could serve as another forward military outpost for China in Southeast Asia, indicating Beijing's potential strategic expansion in the region. This development has significant geopolitical implications for regional power dynamics.eurasiareview.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 21Can Toyota and Daihatsu help Perodua take on China EV giants ? The article explores whether collaborations between Toyota, Daihatsu, and Perodua can enable them to compete with major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, focusing on shifts in the automotive market.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSOct 21Why Anthropic has a major China problem ahead of its blockbuster IPOThe growing popularity of Chinese artificial intelligence models has emerged as a key risk factor for Anthropic ahead of its blockbuster initial public offering, according to US research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. “It’s all about Chinese competition when analysing Anthropic,” said Felix Wang, managing director and global tech sector head at Hedgeye. “Many of my clients are asking the same question.” The assessment comes as Anthropic faces renewed investor jitters over whether its massive AI...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20China Transplant System Masks Human Rights Abuses , Report FindsA new report alleges that China's transplant system is used to mask human rights abuses. This raises significant international concerns regarding ethical practices and human rights in China.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSOct 20China threatens retaliation if U.K. follows the EU on tariffsChina urged Britain to follow World Trade Organization rules and warned it against copying Brussels’ approach, arguing that tariffs on Chinese EVs would be discriminatory.Politico Europe
MILITARYOct 20China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: EuronavalChina built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.Military Times
MILITARYOct 20China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: EuronavalChina built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.Defense News
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