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POLITICSSep 3"Anti-fast fashion" law: French foreign ministry denies discrimination claims peddled by ChinaChina has claimed that the new "anti-fast-fashion" law which came into force in France on Tuesday amounts to "discrimination." Responding to these accusations, a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Euronews that such claims were false.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Palau urges unified China responsePalau is advocating for a unified international response regarding China. This signals diplomatic efforts to address concerns related to China's regional influence.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
CYBERSep 3China-Singapore security team claims breakthrough in hacking Starlink terminalsA team of cybersecurity experts has announced they successfully compromised the latest Starlink user terminals, crossing the security boundaries of the world’s largest satellite constellation. In a post on its social media account on Tuesday, Darknavy, an independent cybersecurity research institute headquartered in Singapore and Shanghai, said it had used sophisticated hardware attacks to gain full administrative control over the terminals, allowing it to run any custom code on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3China Isn’t Scared of Trump’s Squeeze on IranBeijing has plenty of leverage to deter Washington.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 3Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stabilitySeveral Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 3West trying to draw India into game against ChinaThe West is reportedly attempting to involve India in a strategic engagement against China. This indicates potential shifts in international alliances and geopolitical dynamics.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSSep 3US journalist sentenced for acting as an illegal agent for ChinaA US journalist has been sentenced for acting as an illegal agent on behalf of China. This highlights concerns about foreign influence and national security.wesh.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3Mexican foreign minister to meet Wang Yi in China as US demands trade ties rollbackMexican Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Velasco arrives in China on Sunday for his first official visit as his country navigates increasing US pressure to roll back Chinese trade ties. The two-day visit will take place at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Thursday. He said China expected the visit to be an opportunity to deepen mutual political trust and cooperation, and “promote the steady growth” of ties to better benefit...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3Malaysia's middle path between China and US faces new testsThe prime minister's comments on Taiwan and US-backed military facilities near Sabah have revived questions over Malaysia's non-aligned foreign policy.DW News [en]
CYBERSep 3Anthropic's distillation battle turns to the dark web as China concerns swellForeign adversaries have been illegally accessing American AI systems to train competing technology, and selling copycat versions at a lower price.CNBC
POLITICSSep 3China hits back at G20 statement on its reliance on exports, accusing them of 'promoting protectionism'China rejected G20 pressure over export-driven growth while also challenging U.S. Iran sanctions and European trade measures.CNBC
POLITICSSep 3China Xi visits Egypt for the first time in a decadepublicradioeast.org · United States
SCI & TECHSep 3China’s rare earth cerium drug can kill gout pains once and for all: scientistsOne of the world’s most abundant rare earth elements could offer a comprehensive, long-lasting treatment for gout, a Chinese team has found. The extremely painful form of inflammatory arthritis has plagued humanity for millennia. “No other pain is more severe than this, not iron screws, nor cords, nor the wound of a dagger, nor burning fire” – that is how the ancient Greek physician Aretaeus described the disease in the second century AD. More than 55 million people worldwide had gout in 2020,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 3Will the US or China emerge as the AI superpower?The US and China race to produce the world's leading artificial intelligence.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3West trying to draw India into games against China LavrovRussian foreign minister Lavrov claims that Western countries are attempting to involve India in geopolitical maneuvers against China. This indicates increasing international tensions and diplomatic competition.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasuresA new law, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposes fees on certain items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, part of a push to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 3EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action loomsEuropean Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus (US$1.2 billion) per day. Denis Redonnet, the EU’s top trade enforcer, has led the European delegation, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. The official has recently become the bloc’s point person for China trade, reflecting growing trade tensions and the possibility of a trade...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion lawChina on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and TemuBeijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 3China - aided Lao first integrated photovoltaic - storage - charging zero - carbon library opens – IT Business NetThe first integrated photovoltaic-storage-charging zero-carbon library, aided by China, has opened in Laos. This marks a development in sustainable infrastructure and international cooperation.itbusinessnet.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 3Tech race flashpoint: Huang, Musk push back on AI guard rails amid heated US-China rivalryUS tech titans including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla’s Elon Musk are pressing global powers to curb artificial intelligence regulations, warning that strict guard rails risk suffocating innovation as the US and China compete in an intensifying technological arms race. Speaking at a G20 meeting alongside US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Huang urged policymakers to pursue AI regulations targeting “actual and pragmatic harm” rather than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3G20 talks strain as US targets China over global imbalancesG20 discussions are experiencing tension as the United States focuses on China regarding global economic imbalances, indicating diplomatic strain.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSSep 3Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChina's leader, Xi, is visiting Egypt as part of efforts to expand China's influence across the Middle East. This signifies a strategic move by China to strengthen its diplomatic and economic ties in the region.kacu.org · United States
BUSINESSSep 3US pushes G20 for tougher action on China trade imbalancesThe United States is urging the G20 to implement stricter measures regarding trade imbalances with China. This move aims to address global economic disparities and trade practices.pittsburghstar.com · United States