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DISASTERSep 4How natural disasters are putting China’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the testCross-border disasters along China’s frontiers are putting Beijing’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test as climate shocks grow and expose strategic vulnerabilities. The stakes were highlighted last week after a sudden glacial collapse in the Himalayas unleashed a torrent of mud and flooding that ravaged nearby villages and the Gyirong Port between China and Nepal, leaving more than 1,250 dead in Nepal and 21 dead in the Tibet autonomous region. Thousands also remain missing. Beyond the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4EU budget offers chance to loosen China's grip on critical raw materials for EuropeThe EU says it wants to break its dependence on China for critical raw materials (CRM)—the next MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) will test whether Brussels is serious about its sovereignty, argues Nora Kürzdörfer at the Munich Security Conference.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 4Despite rivalry, China-India coexistence is not a pipe dreamWhen Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the encounter was short and carefully choreographed while the message was warm. Modi had earlier said that stable and predictable ties between the two nations matter for a multipolar Asia and world. The larger moment will come on September 12 and 13, when Xi is expected to visit New Delhi for the first time in seven years. He is likely to lead a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missilePacific nations have pushed back against China's missile activities, but have not issued a formal condemnation. This indicates regional tension and a measured diplomatic response to military demonstrations.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 4Citi set to deepen China push with brokerage license in sight - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdownFifty-two Singaporeans have been arrested and detained in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region following a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences, according to Singaporean authorities. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, noting that Chinese authorities were still investigating the cases. Sim Ann, Singapore’s second minister for foreign affairs, said...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand , says govt made no such ask from India , China or US after floodsNepal's Foreign Minister has stated that the government has not made any demands for climate compensation from India, China, or the US following floods. This clarifies Nepal's stance on international climate aid.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 4Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise tiesUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both Washington and Beijing were seeking stability in their relationship and that he remained optimistic about ties ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States later this month. “I am optimistic. The Chinese very much want to have a stable relationship. That’s the word they use: stability. We’re in favour of that as well,” Greer said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. He also said announcements on...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 4China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: 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. Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China lashes back at US over G20 row ahead of Xi-Trump summitBeijing says Trump’s tariffs and Iran war energy crisis are damaging to global economyFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 4China’s solar, wind innovations amid rapid green power buildoutEven as China installs new solar and wind power capacity faster than the rest of the world combined, it is setting new benchmarks for the technologies through innovation. This year alone, Chinese companies and researchers have generated the first electricity from high-altitude winds 4,000 metres above Earth, cleared the last hurdle to commercialising a cheaper and more efficient alternative to silicon solar panels, begun trials of the world’s most powerful floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China stands to gain from US visa restrictions targeting African countriesThe latest US visa restrictions on citizens of African countries are facing increasing criticism that they are not only punitive but also likely to backfire by driving those nations closer to China. Since August 1, visa services have been suspended in 25 African cities, forcing applicants to travel to other approved locations, sometimes in another country. Travellers from 30 African nations must also post a US$20,000 bond, which is refundable if they depart on time. Separately, 26 countries face...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4How China Works author on the data economy, robots and AILan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public data infrastructure shapes the artificial intelligence race with the United States. SCMP Plus readers...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand , says govt made no such ask from India , China or US after floodsNepal's Foreign Minister has stated that the government did not request climate compensation from India, China, or the US following floods. This clarifies Nepal's stance on international climate aid after natural disasters.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSSep 4China willing to play ball with US on Iran economic isolation : Vance says Beijing more responsible than TehranChina reportedly indicates willingness to cooperate with the US regarding the economic isolation of Iran, with Vance stating Beijing is more responsible than Tehran. This suggests a potential shift in international pressure on Iran and evolving US-China relations.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSSep 4China willing to play ball with US on Iran economic isolation : Vance says Beijing more responsible than TehranChina is reportedly willing to cooperate with the US regarding the economic isolation of Iran, according to Vance, who states Beijing is more responsible than Tehran. This suggests a potential alignment between major powers on a significant international policy issue, impacting a Middle Eastern nation.batonrougepost.com · United States
WORLDSep 4How China’s AI race is shrinking job market, forcing workers into low-paid, manual rolesFor four years, Beijing-based Clare Zhang worked as a research analyst at a corporate advisory firm, helping companies assess technologies and competitors for projects they planned to list – until late last year, when she was told that artificial intelligence had reduced the number of analysts the company needed and could afford. Her job involved combing through company filings and public records to produce market and competitor studies that sometimes ran to 500 pages. But AI could increasingly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China commemorates 81st anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression - XinhuaChina is commemorating the 81st anniversary of its victory against Japanese aggression. This marks a significant historical event with ongoing national and international political relevance.english.news.cn
POLITICSSep 4China lodges complaint with ROK over Taiwan designationChina has formally complained to the Republic of Korea (ROK) regarding its designation of Taiwan. This indicates a diplomatic dispute concerning international recognition and geopolitical sensitivities.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSSep 4China lodges complaint with ROK over Taiwan designationChina has formally complained to the Republic of Korea (ROK) regarding its designation of Taiwan. This indicates a diplomatic dispute concerning international recognition and geopolitical sensitivities.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSSep 3Chinese-American community alarmed after China national dies in ICE custodyThe Chinese-American community expressed anger and concern on Thursday over the death in custody of a Chinese national by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] on US territory. Wei Lianyong, 51, reportedly died in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on August 23, although the scandal-plagued agency did not disclose the death until this week. “Asian-Americans, Chinese-Americans, should be very concerned about this and very energised to stop what is essentially an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3After Himalayan floods, China enforces strict information controls on TibetSince the disaster on August 26, coverage of news from the region – highly sensitive for Chinese authorities – has been limited to information released by Beijing, which focuses on rescue operations. The government censors content posted by citizens and bans foreign journalists from entering the devastated area.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTSep 3US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI firstscmp.com · China
CONFLICTSep 3US urged to consider military strikes to stop China achieving AGI firstSouth China Morning Post