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POLITICSSep 3China rivalry ‘no excuse’: US Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining dealsUS Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Donald Trump administration of using the critical minerals contest with China as an excuse for corruption – alleging billions of dollars in deals were enriching the president’s family and friends. “Competition with China is no excuse for abandoning safeguards that prevent taxpayer funds from being misused for private enrichment,” said Linda Sanchez, the Democratic lawmaker from California, at a Ways and Means Committee hearing titled “Strategic...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Federal judge rules in favor of Google advertising monopoly – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchA federal judge has issued a ruling supporting Google's advertising monopoly. This decision has significant implications for market competition and digital advertising practices.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3Trump Says China Relatively Inactive on Iran as Xi , Pezeshkian Hold Brief TalksDonald Trump commented on China's involvement regarding Iran during brief talks between Xi and Pezeshkian. This highlights international geopolitical dynamics and the perspectives of global leaders on regional issues.theepochtimes.com · United States
SCI & TECHSep 3US export curbs have reshaped China’s tech scene around ‘chokepoints’: reportChinese technology companies seeking public listings are increasingly concentrated in areas where Beijing is trying to break its reliance on foreign technology, as years of US export controls reshape the country’s pipeline of stock market hopefuls. About 20 per cent of companies that have launched initial public offerings on Shanghai’s Star Market so far this year are engaged in tackling key technological “chokepoints” facing China, compared with just 8.1 per cent in 2022, according to a Morgan...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3China donates livestock vaccines for CPEC 2 . 0China has donated livestock vaccines as part of the CPEC 2.0 initiative. This signifies ongoing economic and strategic cooperation between the involved countries.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
SCI & TECHSep 3China launches largest-ever academic misconduct crackdown after Student Geng scandalFour Chinese academics who lost posts at leading universities after a high-profile blogger flagged their research for misconduct have come under official investigation by China’s leading funder of basic research. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) published details on August 26 of 31 new misconduct cases at universities and hospitals across China, involving more than 40 researchers – its largest such public disclosure to date. Among them were four prominent professors...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Trump calls Xi’s Washington visit ‘exciting’, but claims US leads China in AI raceUS President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the US held a significant lead over China in artificial intelligence, touted what he termed unprecedented levels of inbound US investment and said he was thrilled about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month. The president’s bravado comes as inflation and oil prices rise, his war of choice with Iran drags on and his polling numbers hit new lows ahead of the US midterm elections in November. “AI is going up, and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2US lawmakers target China, birth tourism as citizenship fight intensifiesUS lawmakers targeted China and birth tourism on Wednesday for the second time this week during hearings on birthright citizenship, a constitutional right upheld by the Supreme Court in June but still under challenge from the Trump administration.. “The demand for US citizenship for the children of Chinese nationals has led to unscrupulous companies assisting these individuals for profit,” said Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas. Wednesday’s Judiciary hearing was called to review June’s Supreme...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectationsTrump's summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.CNBC
POLITICSSep 2US condemns American accused of being an agent for China to two years in prisonA man was sentenced to prison for operating in the US as an unregistered agent for China, carrying out orders from the Chinese Ministry of State Security. The accused received payments for gathering information for China, using his citizenship to facilitate operations of the Asian government on US territory.Clarín
POLITICSSep 2Xinhua Headlines : Xi calls for deepening China - Egypt cooperation , raises Mideast proposalChinese leader Xi Jinping has called for deeper cooperation with Egypt and proposed a Middle East initiative. This signals China's engagement in regional diplomacy and strengthening bilateral ties.mainemirror.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Latin America China Dilemma : Lessons From Peru and Colombia Presidential Elections – The DiplomatLatin American nations face a dilemma regarding their relationship with China, with lessons drawn from recent presidential elections in Peru and Colombia. This suggests a complex and evolving geopolitical dynamic in the region.thediplomat.com · China
MILITARYSep 2Is Taiwanese Society Prepared for a China Contingency?In 2025, Michael Hunzeker and Yuster Yu wrote, “Taiwan’s Biggest Problem in Steeling Itself for War With China is Cultural,” where they argued major cultural changes were needed in both Taiwan’s military and civilian society if it were to be competitive in a conflict with China. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments.Image: Taiwan Presidential Office via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 article, you argued that major cultural changes must take place in both the officer corps of Taiwan’s armed forces and broader society if Taiwan is to be competitive iWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 2Digital tech , smart gear reshape farming in China NE granaryDigital technology and smart equipment are transforming agricultural practices in China's northeastern granary region. This development signifies advancements in farming efficiency and modernization.australiannews.net · Australia
POLITICSSep 2China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it mattersXi Jinping's historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERSep 2Bodies excavated from worst flood-hit district near Nepal-China borderBodies are being excavated from the mud in Nepal's Rusawa district, which was devastated by the glacial flood.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 2China's Xi embarks on diplomatic marathon, from regimes hostile to the West to the White HouseAt the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, held Monday and Tuesday in Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his opposition to American imperialism just weeks before his meeting with Donald Trump in Washington.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 2China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reachChina is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it. The clearest evidence came from Egypt. Chinese J-16 fighters flew there recently, supported by YU-20 tankers that refuelled them in the air. The Chinese jets are taking part in Egypt’s “Eagles of Civilisation” alongside Egyptian Rafales and MiG-29s. This is the first time China has sent the jets to Africa, providing experience in moving a combat force across continents and operating...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2China Focus : Retired American teacher weaves new thread in China - U . S . friendship tapestryA retired American teacher is contributing to China-U.S. friendship. This story highlights efforts in fostering international relations between the two countries.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 2China’s US$10.8b trade short cut: new Pinglu Canal prepares to supercharge Asean shipmentsAptly dubbed the Pinglu 001, the first command and management vessel for the Pinglu Canal was delivered on Monday and will soon enter service as China prepares to open the strategic waterway designed to support surging trade with Southeast Asia. The delivery marks one of the final steps before the 72.7 billion yuan (US$10.8 billion) megaproject is expected to officially open later this month after years in the making. The canal is a signature project for the world’s second-largest economy as it...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into leverage to counter ChinaJapan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into geopolitical leverage, deepening regional security ties while helping Tokyo counterbalance Beijing’s growing influence, observers say. Such transfers, they said, fit into Tokyo’s broader security assistance toolkit to strengthen partners’ capabilities and forge longer-term defence relationships through equipment, training, maintenance and interoperability – expanding Japan’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits CairoChinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 2Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 means for the US-China model raceAnthropic’s powerful new Claude Fable 5.1 model has widened its lead in performance benchmarks over Chinese rivals, even as budget-friendly open-weight models from China continue to gain commercial traction globally. The American company said on Wednesday that Fable 5.1, along with a restricted-access version called Mythos 5.1, was the world’s most advanced model for software coding and complex knowledge work. The standard version scored 66 on Artificial Analysis’ Intelligence Index, taking the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2China Expands Egypt Investments As Xi Makes First Visit In 10 YearsChina is a major exporter to Egypt, with its trade surplus reaching $12 billion in the first seven months of 2026, according to Chinese customs data. The post China Expands Egypt Investments As Xi Makes First Visit In 10 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV