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POLITICSSep 8China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit , highlighting importance of cooperationChina is supporting India in hosting the BRICS Summit, emphasizing the importance of cooperation. This signifies ongoing international diplomatic engagement among member nations.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
CONFLICTSep 8Philippine defence chief calls out China over note handed to him mid-panelPhilippine Defence Secretary accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression after being handed a note mid-panel.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreementChina has ordained its 18th bishop following an agreement with the Vatican. This event signifies ongoing, complex diplomatic and religious relations between the two entities.ewtnnews.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChinese technology giant Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This signifies significant legal challenges for a major international corporation.dailylocal.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChina's Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This legal proceeding involves serious allegations against the global technology company.republicanherald.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really meansBeijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 8Dacia shifts Spring EV production to Europe from ChinaDacia is relocating the production of its Spring EV model from China to Europe. This represents a strategic shift in the company's manufacturing operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 850 years after his death, Mao still shapes ChinaMao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Column : Arrogance in excess -- The West double standards on China An opinion column discusses perceived double standards by Western nations concerning China. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and diplomatic discourse between the West and China.israelherald.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy BurnhamPresident Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as the country’s leader, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their differences in social systems. “Both sides should respect and trust each other, transcend...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 8China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmerPakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its ability to counter Indian drones and low-altitude threats in a future conflict. A social media video posted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed for the first time that it was operating the HQ-17AE short-range air defence (Shorad) system. The HQ-17AE is an export version of China’s HQ-17A air defence system – a wheeled variant of the original HQ-17 that was...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Elon Musk says Tesla has a rare-earth-free motor. Should China be worried?As Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted the motor of his company’s Cybercab – which, he claims, contains no rare earth elements – debate has emerged over whether the technology could mark a meaningful shift in electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, or undercut one of China’s trump cards in its protracted trade conflict with the US. While the move has been viewed as an effort to reduce the EV industry’s reliance on rare earths – an essential component in the permanent magnets that power electric motors –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 8The U.S. and China Don’t Need an AI Grand BargainThe countries can cooperate—even without trust or consensus.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 8Could China sanction US for illegal international seabed mining? A study says yesFor decades, the United States has used economic and financial restrictions as major foreign policy tools. But as China and other countries gain greater economic and technological strength, they are also acquiring more ways to push back against US actions, with deep-sea mining possibly becoming a testing ground for that shift. China could join other countries in taking coordinated countermeasures, including sanctions against companies, if the US proceeds with seabed mining in violation of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Qatar’s PM vows to prioritise China’s energy supply amid Middle East tensionsQatar on Tuesday vowed to prioritise China’s energy supply and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as both countries coordinated efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through the waterway. Sheikh Mohammed affirmed Doha’s “support for all diplomatic efforts and endeavours...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Openness must not be sacrificed in US science and tech policy on ChinaWhen President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his planned September 24 visit – his first state-level visit to Washington in more than a decade – artificial intelligence is expected to be near the top of the agenda. Both administrations are preparing for their first formal dialogue on AI. Washington has framed much of that conversation around the need for tighter controls on sensitive technologies. That framing is the problem. For much of the debate over US science and technology policy...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8European Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat upThe European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 8Tesla Sales In China Continue Negative Streak; Exports Reach Key LevelYahoo Finance
POLITICSSep 8Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rulesTaiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 8China’s highest court sets out new AI red lines with rules on deepfakes and privacyChina’s top court has issued new guidance on how judges should handle civil cases involving artificial intelligence, setting out rules on liability for deepfakes, voice cloning, hallucinations and violations of personal rights. Although Beijing has yet to pass a dedicated AI law, the guidelines expand the country’s legal framework governing the technology. The Supreme People’s Court’s 24-article opinion, released on Monday, instead provides guidance for handling AI-related disputes under...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own courseThe United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with China intensifies across the region. Yet the effectiveness of the push is tempered by Washington’s deep cuts to its main overseas aid agency, leaving doubts about the consistency of US commitment among Pacific leaders, according to analysts. The Pacific island nations are unlikely to frame their foreign relations as a simple choice between the two....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up againstThe Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunchChina is expected to slow sugar imports for the rest of the year as concerns grow over a global supply crunch and higher prices, with Thailand – the world’s second-largest exporter – facing a sharp drop in production. The world’s second-largest economy relies on imports for about a third of its sugar supply, though high domestic stockpiles are expected to cushion the impact. Analysts estimated only moderate increases in local prices for the sweetener, which is considered a strategic agricultural...South China Morning Post