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BUSINESSOct 16EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDPEuropean Union leaders supported creating a tool to potentially shut out Chinese goods as a growing flood of low-cost imports pushed the bilateral trade deficit to a record. Officials could start work on developing a trade “kill switch”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled to EU leaders at a Brussels meeting on Thursday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified people briefed on the talks. Leaders requested a proposal by year-end, Bloomberg News said....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16LVMH touts ‘special bond’ with China as ‘subdued’ backdrop weighs on salesFrench luxury giant LVMH Group kicked off a global open-house event showcasing its craftsmanship in Shanghai on Thursday, as the event’s founder Antoine Arnault hailed a “special bond” with Chinese customers at a launch event in Paris. It came as the group faced pressure from sluggish demand in China and a backlash over a lawsuit against a local tea company. At the launch event at the Samaritaine department store in central Paris for this year’s Les Journées Particulières, first initiated by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Trump's new press chief downplays China's potential due to lack of "adequate bathrooms"La vocera de prensa minimiza a China por falta de "baños adecuados", generando controversia por sus credenciales legales. Zacharia, quien asumió el cargo recientemente, enfrenta escrutinio por no haber aprobado el examen del Colegio de Abogados.Clarín
POLITICSOct 16China Strategic Reassessment of IndiaChina is undertaking a strategic reassessment regarding India. This indicates potential shifts in geopolitical dynamics and bilateral relations between the two nations.warontherocks.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 16Non-tariff barriers are biggest hurdle in India-China trade, says Nirmala SitharamanIndia-U.S. trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, in the interest of global trade and bilateral economic ties between the two countries, says the Union Finance MinisterThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 16China’s Strategic Reassessment of IndiaAs China and India have improved their relations in recent months, many observers have attributed this improvement to the end of U.S. strategic altruism toward India. Indeed, in the past year, China has watched India lose its balance and simmer in a sense of strategic disorientation due to America’s change of heart. Delegation after delegation of Indian strategists visited China, trying to mend ties in search of balance in the Chinese view. Many Chinese experts see India as returning to middle-power alignment for “economic authority and strategic freedom,” which translates inWar on the Rocks
CONFLICTOct 16Envoy says China could ‘easily win’ conflict as Manila claims it is ‘thinly veiled threat’South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 16CGTN : Breaking Through : Why the Long March Still Matters to China and the WorldCGTN explores why China's Long March continues to hold significance for both China and the global community. The article delves into the historical and ongoing geopolitical relevance of this event.chathamdailynews.ca · Canada
WORLDOct 16Lonely old people in China are paying strangers to be their childrenElderly individuals in China are reportedly paying strangers to act as their children due to loneliness. This highlights a significant social issue regarding elder care and companionship in the country.ewn.co.za · South Africa
BUSINESSOct 16ReNew CEO warns China reliance puts energy transition at riskThe CEO of ReNew warns that reliance on China poses a risk to the global energy transition. This highlights concerns about geopolitical dependencies in critical industrial sectors.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
CYBEROct 16China maps Israeli spoofing with flight data; new US press secretary: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists say they spotted possible Israeli electronic warfare units Chinese military scientists claim they have developed an algorithm that could help identify electronic warfare units using civil aviation flight data. 2....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16Mining cooperation: A new chapter in China-Africa common development, By Yu DunhaiOn 13 October, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forth a four-point proposition on advancing China-Africa mining cooperation during his meeting with President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, who was on a state visit to China. Grounded in the profound transformation of the global critical minerals landscape and Africa’s urgent need for independent development, and […] The post Mining cooperation: A new chapter in China-Africa common development, By Yu Dunhai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 16China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlementsAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 16New China - North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay - Las Vegas Sun NewsA new bridge connecting China and North Korea has officially opened following a delay of over ten years. This infrastructure project signifies a development in the bilateral relationship and cross-border connectivity between the two nations.lasvegassun.com · United States
WORLDOct 16China Provides 80 , 000 Bicycle Parts to Cuba Amid Transport CrisisChina has supplied 80,000 bicycle parts to Cuba amidst a transport crisis. This action represents international aid aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs.cubaheadlines.com · Cuba
POLITICSOct 16Pageantry matters for US-China summits, even with modest resultsThe most consequential outcome of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit might be his US counterpart Donald Trump’s unusually lavish welcome. It told Beijing, US allies and global markets that, however fierce the strategic rivalry, China’s importance makes sustained diplomatic engagement essential. The airport greeting, lavish banquet at the White House and flyover by military aircraft restored the appearance of a workable relationship between two powers. Even so, Beijing has learned not to...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 16Australia hands Ming dynasty Buddha back to China amid ongoing mystery over its arrivalA 500-year-old Buddha statue that was found buried by a roadside in Australia has been returned to China, leaving an ongoing mystery about how it arrived in the country. The 15cm (six-inch) bronze figurine was formally handed over to Chinese consular representatives during a ceremony in the coastal town of Denham in Shark Bay on Tuesday, the public broadcaster ABC reported. It will be taken to China for further evaluation to establish its history before being displayed at a museum in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16From Imitation to Innovation : How China Industrial Evolution Is Reshaping Global MarketsChina's industrial evolution, transitioning from imitation to innovation, is significantly impacting and reshaping global markets, indicating a major shift in international economic dynamics.alwihdainfo.com · China
POLITICSOct 16Hong Kong Apec meet to showcase ‘China’s voice’ in stability, treasury chief saysThe coming Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong will demonstrate “China’s voice” in regional stability, with the city uniquely placed to bring together regional leaders for important exchanges in a geopolitically charged world, the treasury chief has said. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Thursday, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said the timing of the meeting of finance ministers from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 15Fighting is only part of lesson in China Taoist martial arts schoolsThe article highlights that fighting is only one component of lessons taught in China's Taoist martial arts schools. This sheds light on the cultural and philosophical depth of these traditions.pottsmerc.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 15The China decoupling paradox: why the world still needs its manufacturing machineTalk of global decoupling from China has persisted for years, as has speculation that emerging economies such as India and Vietnam could soon replace it as the “world’s factory”. But for Indian hardware engineer Neeraj Arora, the growth of India’s electronics manufacturing industry has not eliminated the need to source components from China. Instead, it has changed the nature of those imports. A decade ago, Arora imported finished phone chargers from the world’s second-largest economy. Today,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 15Visa’s China approval a ‘direct outcome’ of Trump-Xi summit, Beijing saysChina said on Thursday that the recent government approval allowing American bank card payment giant Visa to operate in the country was the “direct outcome” of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States last month. “The Visa card was granted permission to establish a banking card clearing institution,” said Qiu Wenxing, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese embassy in Washington. “It is a direct outcome of the presidential summit.” Visa received administrative approval...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 15Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has noneWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a bar exam, days after telling reporters she had passed one “when I moved to China”. In an interview with the conservative commentator Jack Posobiec on right-wing streaming channel Real America’s Voice on Thursday, Zacharia said she sat the California bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine University’s law school in 2011 but did not pass. She said the results were “somewhat inconsequential, because I knew I...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 15Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, Barkin saysEuropeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, top expert Noah Barkin tells EuronewsEuroNews [en]