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POLITICSOct 1From one summit to the next, China shapes a world favorable to its riseInternational meetings attended by President Xi Jinping may appear to yield few concrete results, but Beijing is seeking broad, noncommittal support from as many countries as possible to cement its central role on the world stage.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 1How China became the world’s gold superpowerPerhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold superpower. China has revered the metal for millennia, yet it has never had a gold-based economy. Its own deposits were simply too scarce. In 1975, as China began its economic modernisation, it desperately needed gold to fund reform and build up foreign reserves. Despite its best efforts, it produced a meagre 13.8 metric tons a year. South Africa, then the undisputed king of gold,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?A decades-long effort by Beijing and Washington to recover the remains of US servicemen missing in China since World War II has resurfaced in the wake of the summit between the nations’ leaders. The commitment was included in an eight-point list of outcomes from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit last week, alongside other agreements covering issues including artificial intelligence and trade. According to a statement issued by China’s foreign ministry after the summit, the two...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 30Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem CellsSheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, were transplanted into the heart of a woman in her 50s during the hour-long surgery performed on Tuesday. The post Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem Cells appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 30AI-supercharged stock market is world’s worst in third quarterKospi tumbled almost a fifth in three months to September after July sell-off but is still up 60% this yearFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 29China offers 15-year research grants to the world’s brightest young scientistsChina is offering the world’s brightest young scientists generous 15-year research grants for free exploration, as the country accelerates its drive to become a global science powerhouse. Dou Xiankang, director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the country’s top funder of basic research, told a recent academic forum that the agency was selecting a group of the brightest researchers under 35 for long-term financial backing. Once this group of exceptionally brilliant...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 29Chinese team sets world record with swarm of 116 underwater dronesA Chinese team has set a world record for the most autonomous underwater drones operating at the same time, deploying more than a hundred of the small robots in a swimming pool test. The Guinness World Record for “most autonomous underwater vehicles operating simultaneously” was set by a team from Northwestern Polytechnical University in collaboration with Xian Tianhe Maritime Technologies. The trial involved a swarm of 116 autonomous underwater vehicles – called TH-618s, the university said in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Dry Bulk Market : China Iron Ore Demand Could Fall In the Coming Weeks | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideDemand for iron ore in China is projected to decline in the near future, which could affect the dry bulk shipping market. This is a significant development for global trade and commodities.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 28China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQThe global electronics industry is entering a structural transition. For over two decades, China served as the dominant manufacturing centre, with an unmatched concentration of suppliers, skilled labour, infrastructure, logistics and engineering capabilities. That concentration is being diluted. But interpreting this as the decline of Chinese manufacturing would be a mistake. China is exporting parts of its manufacturing process while retaining the industrial capabilities that matter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column reflects on the World Economic Forum's two-decade presence in Beijing, highlighting its long-term engagement with China since 1979. This marks a significant anniversary in international economic relations.haitisun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeThis column reflects on the World Economic Forum's long-standing commitment to China since 1979, specifically marking the 20th anniversary of its Beijing Office. It highlights the sustained engagement of a major economic organization with China.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column discusses long-term commitment to China, dating back to 1979, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum's Beijing Office. This highlights enduring economic engagement with China.neworleanssun.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 28China lights up ‘super microscope’ hopes with world-leading electron gun beamChina has produced an electron beam using a cutting-edge electron gun, taking a step towards building a “super microscope” that could help drive breakthroughs in everything from Alzheimer’s research to advanced microchips. The Hefei Advanced Light Facility (HALF) in central China’s Anhui province fired its first electron beam on September 20. Bunches of electrons generated by the gun were accelerated by a 192-metre (630-foot) linear accelerator until they reached 2.2 billion electron volts,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative - ReutersTaiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative ReutersReuters World
SCI & TECHSep 28China now leads the world in trials for next-gen CAR-T therapiesNature News
BUSINESSSep 27Korea LNG Carrier Edge Faces China Rise | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideKorean LNG carriers are facing increasing competitive pressure due to the rise of China in the shipping industry. This highlights a significant shift in market dynamics within the global liquefied natural gas transportation sector.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
WORLDSep 27Spain beat North Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women’s World CupSpain defeated defending champions DPR Korea on penalties to win the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after a goalless final in Lodz on Sunday. The post Spain beat North Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 27WorldSkills Shanghai showcases new skills as AI reshapes jobsWorldSkills Shanghai is highlighting new skills that are emerging due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the job market. This event demonstrates evolving demands in global employment and education.sundayworld.co.za · South Africa
WORLDSep 26Asian Games: Anahat Singh Stuns World No. 6 Satomi Watanabe to Reach Squash Singles FinalNagoya, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) India’s Anahat Singh produced a stunning comeback against Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe to storm into the women’s singles squash final at the Asian Games, assuring herself a maiden individual medal at the continental event. The 18-year-old Indian recovered from two games down to defeat Watanabe 9-11, […] The post Asian Games: Anahat Singh Stuns World No. 6 Satomi Watanabe to Reach Squash Singles Final appeared first on Yes Punjab News .yespunjab · india
WORLDSep 26Incheon to host inaugural World Korean Week for global diasporaThousands of overseas Koreans will gather in Incheon for the inaugural World Korean Week, featuring leadership talks, business meetings and diaspora exchange programs.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
WORLDSep 25World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawalWorld No.1 Jannik Sinner delayed his return to the courts when he withdrew from next week's China Open in Beijing on Friday having been out of action since…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 25Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya… Faced with surging fuel prices, anger is spreading everywhere in the worldRÉCIT - Les gouvernements sont confrontés à un choix difficile pour aider leurs concitoyens et sauver leur économie : subventions, prix plafonnés, aides ciblées ou baisses de taxes…Le Figaro International
WORLDSep 25World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China OpenThe five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of the US Open last month. The post World No.1 Jannik Sinner Withdraws From China Open appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 25In a US-China world, Asean must do more than avoid choosing sidesThe good news is, when US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington this week, neither chose confrontation. Amid the high pomp and ceremony, what China has called “constructive strategic stability” continues. Even an uneasy truce in great power relations can be useful. Both recognise the considerable incentive to prevent their economic rivalry from spiralling out of control. Even limited understandings can reduce risks in artificial intelligence (AI) and other...South China Morning Post