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WORLDOct 21China - initiated Luban Workshops empower global youth with practical skillsChina's Luban Workshops are empowering young people globally by providing them with practical skills. This highlights an international effort in vocational education and youth development.beijingbulletin.com · China
WORLDOct 21China takes gold in women's team final at world gymnastics championshipsThe U.S. women's gymnastics team’s long run of dominance at the world championships is over. China used a spectacular performance on balance beam in the third rotation to…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 21Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jetsLast month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21The Paradox at the Heart of China’s Export BoomChina’s domestic economic woes are helping fuel its success abroad.Foreign Policy
CONFLICTOct 21China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensionsChina has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. The Philippines delivered necessities to its warship BRP Sierra Madre grounded at the Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, “with permission from the Chinese side”, the China Coast Guard said in a statement. “The China Coast Guard conducted confirmation checks and maintained full supervision...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 21Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over ChinaJust two weeks before the US midterm elections, Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said he did not believe America would maintain its lead over China in frontier AI indefinitely, describing restrictions on advanced chips as Washington’s key leverage. “I don’t believe for one second that we’re going to maintain a lead over Chinese frontier models forever. But we should for as long as we can,” said Himes at a Brookings Institution event in Washington. “And the one...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 21China Focus : China - initiated Luban Workshops empower global youth with practical skillsChina has initiated Luban Workshops aimed at equipping young people globally with practical skills. This program reflects China's effort to contribute to youth development and foster international cooperation through education.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 21What China wants from a Trump-Putin summit on UkraineMoscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part?DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 21What if war breaks out between us and China ? manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSOct 21China expresses ‘firm opposition’ to Trump administration sanctions tied to former Google engineerChina slammed the Trump administration’s move to sanction five Chinese companies linked to a former Google engineer accused of intellectual property theft, calling it “egregious.” The State Department announced the sanctions on Monday, stating the firms are connected to Chinese national Linwei Ding, who was convicted earlier this year of stealing AI-related trade secrets from…The Hill
POLITICSOct 21EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP saysAs EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 21Tesla signs deal to integrate Alipay into its cars as China competition heats upTesla has agreed a deal to integrate Chinese fintech giant Ant Group’s Alipay digital payment software into its vehicles in China, as Elon Musk’s firm steps up efforts to offer localised smart features amid intense competition in the Chinese market. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, will see Tesla roll out an Alipay-powered smart parking service across its Chinese fleet, according to the fintech firm. Neither side revealed a launch date or which car models would receive the feature, though...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 21Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?Europe should work with Beijing to develop shipping through the Arctic rather than trying to advance its transatlantic security alliance by framing China as a threat linked to Russia. That was the assessment of Chinese analysts following the release of the European Union’s Arctic policy on Tuesday. In addition to identifying Russia as its main threat, the policy warns of Beijing’s growing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic through its deepening alignment with Moscow. “With our new...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 21Starbucks China is requiring store purchases for seatingStarbucks in China has implemented a policy requiring customers to make a purchase to use seating areas within its stores. This change affects customer experience and store operations in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 21The EU will ‘pull its punches’ on China despite growing trade war talk: analystsThe European Union is likely to avoid a full-blown trade confrontation with China due to internal divisions in the bloc and fear of retaliation, according to a prominent research firm. The projection comes amid speculation that the two sides are on the brink of a trade war, with European policymakers raising the alarm about a looming “China shock 2.0” and pushing for stronger measures to protect domestic producers from Chinese competition. But the bloc would “continue to pull its punches” in any...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 21House committee says Webull messages point to China access to U.S. customer dataThe House Select Committee on China earlier this month said online investing platform Webull is quietly "tied in structural ways" to China's government.CNBC
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