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POLITICSOct 17Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warnsThere is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals. This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced both the probe into Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, and the expulsion of a senior figure in Sichuan province. On Saturday, the commission said these developments showed the party’s “unwavering...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17ChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor's health as family seeks answersChinaAid founder Bob Fu says reports of Pastor Wang Yi's advanced liver cancer in a Chinese prison are credible but cannot be independently verified.Fox News World
POLITICSOct 17Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?In Shenzhen, drones are banned, shiny new hotels have opened their doors and taxi drivers are carrying devices that can translate nearly 150 languages. Since President Xi Jinping announced last year that China’s southern tech hub would host Apec meetings in November, the city has done all it can to get ready under the watchful eyes of the local, provincial and national authorities. While every Apec summit draws the world’s attention, this year’s edition is considered to be especially high-stakes...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 17China calls for joint efforts to address risks , challenges in nuclear field - XinhuaChina is advocating for international collaboration to tackle risks and challenges within the nuclear field. This initiative underscores the importance of global cooperation on nuclear safety and security.english.news.cn
HEALTHOct 17Landmark China trial gets 84% efficacy in treating cancer with cue from waste water techFor patients with advanced, metastatic cancer that has progressed despite systemic therapy – options remain critically limited. Now, Chinese scientists are pointing to an unconventional therapeutic agent – the element iron. This idea originated in industrial waste water treatment: iron can react with hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals, which degrade various organic and toxic molecules in waste water. Chinese scientists wanted to treat malignant tumours the way they treat waste water...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 17China invites Katie Zacharia to visit again after she claims nation lacks proper toilets China has invited Katie Zacharia for another visit after she made claims about the nation's toilet facilities. This story highlights a minor international cultural exchange or dispute.kvia.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 17China luxury demand recovery may remain elusive , forcing global brands to rethink growth : Bernstein reportA Bernstein report suggests that the recovery of luxury demand in China might be difficult, prompting global brands to reassess their growth strategies. This indicates potential shifts in the global luxury market and economic outlook.indiagazette.com · India
BUSINESSOct 17China luxury demand recovery may remain elusive , forcing global brands to rethink growth : Bernstein reportA report indicates that the recovery of luxury demand in China may remain challenging, compelling global brands to re-evaluate their growth strategies. This highlights a significant economic trend affecting international commerce.aninews.in · India
BUSINESSOct 17Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategyAlmost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and core clients to strengthen their foothold in the market. Deutsche Bank (China) announced the closure...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 17Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk betSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 17‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade tripBeijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that Beijing had agreed to allow the Japanese Business Federation – the country’s most influential business lobby, also known as Keidanren – to expand its delegation coming to China next month. The group will...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16US - China blame game over global economy tilts in Beijing favor | National NewsThe ongoing dispute between the US and China regarding the global economy is increasingly favoring Beijing's narrative. This development signifies a shift in perception concerning economic influence between the two nations.hanfordsentinel.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach as Brussels confirms new ‘kill switch’Beijing warned Brussels not to “fantasise” that taking a hard line will force it into concessions, as the bloc confirmed plans for a gung-ho new kill switch that will allow Brussels to “immediately” kick China out of the single market. Exactly a week after the two sides struck a surprise deal to restrict the volume of hybrid cars China ships to Europe, the flare-up suggests the threat of a trade war between two of the world’s three biggest economies has far from subsided. “The EU should not...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16New details emerge in US investigations of Chinese-American scientists over China linksA US congressional committee has released details of investigations into dozens of researchers, many of them Chinese-American, revealing the scale of government scrutiny sweeping academia over alleged links to China. The documents – running to hundreds of pages – were released alongside a separate report by the House Select Committee on China. Titled “How to Stop China’s Theft of Taxpayer-Funded Research”, the report pushes back against arguments by universities and academic groups that tighter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16China pushes back as US lawmaker seeks blacklist of universities and tech labsA Republican lawmaker is requesting the Pentagon blacklist 58 Chinese universities and 62 technology labs as national security threats, a move Beijing calls Cold War-style overreach and critics warn could freeze US-China scientific collaboration and ultimately undermine American innovation itself. In a letter to US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar urged the Pentagon to add several prestigious Chinese institutions – some linked to Nvidia,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16A US scholar’s take on how shifts in US-China relations are felt in a Tsinghua classroomChina and America are talking again. There are leaders’ meetings, phone calls and a new channel for discussing artificial intelligence. Officials are cautiously trying to keep the relationship from veering into crisis. And yet some of the hardest questions remain untouched. Neither side is giving much ground on advanced chips, export controls remain a battlefield and neither Washington nor Beijing appears ready to slow its race to develop increasingly powerful AI. So what, exactly, does it mean...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Zacharia on China: ‘They don’t even have proper toilets’White House press secretary Katie Zacharia took a jab at China, saying the country lacked proper toilets, less than a week into the job where she’s already come under fire over her qualifications and performance. “I remember this very distinctly having just come from China, thinking, how is China the next country on the horizon?…The Hill
MILITARYOct 16Japan taps foreign tech to plug defence gaps as China’s power grows. Will it pay off?Japan is increasingly turning to foreign companies to accelerate its military modernisation, drawing on overseas technology, expertise and production capacity to plug defence gaps that could prove critical in a potential regional conflict involving China. The push has gathered momentum over the past week, with Tokyo confirming a contract for Ukrainian interceptor drones and a multinational fighter consortium preparing to expand its design operations in Japan. French defence giant Thales is also...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 16China’s R&D spending keeps up steady rise as No 1 US seeks further funding cutsChina’s R&D investment grew by 8.2 per cent last year – fuelled by double-digit growth in fundamental science and university funding – in sharp contrast with deep budget cuts across the US research sector. Total investment in research and experimental development crossed 3.9 trillion yuan (US$583 billion) in 2025, “maintaining a trajectory of steady growth”, the National Bureau of Statistics said when releasing the data on Friday. State news agency Xinhua noted on Friday that in the five years...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16Anti-China protectionism backfiring on American carmakers’ EV plans: analystWhile Washington’s efforts to block Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) were originally intended to protect its domestic automotive industry, they have sparked concerns the strategy is hurting America’s carmaking competitiveness. With a lack of a coherent industrial policy discouraging long-term investment, the protectionist approach was backfiring on Detroit’s EV transition, said David Zhang, a macroeconomics and policy analyst at Trivium China, who added that EVs could be a “perfect concession” in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 16China Sufficient Gas Stocks Could Ease Winter Supply ConcernsChina's sufficient gas stocks may alleviate concerns about winter supply. This development suggests potential stability in energy markets and reduced energy insecurity for the region.oilprice.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 16Why is China buying up gold?Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 16Rumsfeld to Visit China 2nd Artillery HQA high-ranking US official, Rumsfeld, is scheduled to visit the headquarters of China's Second Artillery, indicating a significant diplomatic engagement concerning military capabilities.armscontrolwonk.com · United States