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BUSINESSSep 2Bessent says 19 ministers agreed to address cheap export but China dissentedBessent reported that 19 ministers agreed to address the issue of cheap exports, but China dissented. This indicates a significant international trade disagreement concerning export practices.naharnet.com · Syria
BUSINESSSep 2AM Markets: G20 China tensions, diesel prices, and AI spending surge, and moreThis article discusses current market trends, including geopolitical tensions, commodity prices, and technology spending. It provides an overview of factors influencing the global economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 millionUS membership-only retailer Sam’s Club has sped up its expansion in China this year, with the launch of its sixth Beijing location on Monday drawing long queues of eager shoppers. The Walmart-owned warehouse retailer has found a winning formula in China, with its value pricing and exclusive goods attracting middle-class consumers even as some foreign brands shut down stores or pull out of the country. Sam’s Club said last month that it had 10.7 million paid members in China as of June. Its total...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demandMajor Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is pouring US$2 billion into a massive capacity expansion in the Chinese chip production hub of Wuxi, racing to meet skyrocketing domestic demand for AI infrastructure and bypass US tech curbs. The fresh capital would fund the construction of a new 12-inch speciality line, its third facility in the eastern Chinese city, the country’s second-largest contract chipmaker said in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday. Once fully...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China cracks down on AI deepfakes and clickbait cluttering WeChat, RedNote, DouyinChina is cracking down on artificial intelligence-generated “slop” – low-grade, mass-produced synthetic content cluttering social media and news feeds – as part of a sweeping campaign against generative technology abuse, the country’s top internet watchdog said on Wednesday. In a statement posted to its website, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said it had scrubbed more than 5.61 million pieces of harmful or illegal content and removed some 49,000 accounts during its latest...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 2Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incidentA Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China reportedly suffered a fuel leak at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport early on Monday, forcing cancellation of the flight. No injuries were reported in or around the aircraft, which was expected to operate flight CA982 from New York to Beijing that day. The leak is said to have occurred between 1am and 2am while the plane was parked at the gate, according to posts on Chinese social media. It was being refuelled when the fuel truck moved away...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 2South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concernsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Bessent: G20 members back statement on trade surpluses, except for ChinaG20 members have supported a statement on trade surpluses, with the exception of China, indicating a significant divergence in international economic policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERSep 2Southeast Asia scam gangs regroup after Cambodia purge | South China Morning PostScam gangs in Southeast Asia are regrouping following a purge in Cambodia. This indicates ongoing challenges with organized crime and fraudulent activities in the region.scmp.com · China
POLITICSSep 2China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’, EU trade chief tells EuronewsŠefčovič tells Euronews that talks to rebalance a surging trade deficit are “super political”, as European leaders look for clear pledges from Beijing.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 2German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game – Winnipeg Free PressGerman companies are facing increasing pressure to adapt as China intensifies its competitive presence in global markets. This highlights a significant shift in international trade dynamics affecting European industries.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 2China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summitChina's Xi gave Iran's Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at the SCO summit, as Beijing seeks to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with Trump.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed cheap export are unsustainable , but China dissentedNineteen finance ministers have agreed that cheap exports are unsustainable, but China reportedly dissented from this view. This highlights a notable international disagreement on global economic policy.santamariatimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastPresident Xi is visiting Egypt as China aims to expand its influence across the Middle East. This signifies a notable diplomatic effort with potential geopolitical implications for the region.news4jax.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2China’s corruption investigation proceduresFor more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project:South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 2China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013China has pulled off two-way laser communication between Earth and the moon, making it only the second nation after the United States to do so. But the data rates it achieved were well behind those recorded by Nasa more than a decade ago, and that has left space experts scratching their heads. Using telescopes in Yunnan province and an experimental satellite that is now orbiting the moon after a launch mishap in 2024, the team recorded a downlink speed of 100 megabits per second and an uplink...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Trump takes aim at American science as China pulls aheadFor US President Donald Trump, science is plagued by 'woke ideology.' His administration announced that, starting in October, research projects eligible for funding must align with 'government priorities.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 2G20 finance meetings wrap up in Asheville , but China does not join consensusG20 finance meetings concluded in Asheville, but China did not join the consensus reached by other members. This indicates a division among major economies on financial matters.wlos.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChinese leader Xi is visiting Egypt as China aims to expand its influence across the Middle East. This signifies a diplomatic effort to strengthen geopolitical ties and presence in the region.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
POLITICSSep 2Xi 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 visit signifies ongoing international political maneuvering and strategic engagement in the region.isp.netscape.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2US secures direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields to counter China and Russia , impacting global energy dynamicsThe US has reportedly acquired a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a move intended to counter the influence of China and Russia and with implications for global energy markets.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSSep 2Opinion | China multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulThis opinion piece suggests that China's proposed multipolar world order needs to demonstrate its capacity for peaceful coexistence.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHSep 2China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon MuskChina’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering generous policy support to help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent pushes G20 on China trade , as leaders call for free Hormuz transitBessent urged G20 nations to address China trade practices, while global leaders emphasized the importance of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This highlights key international economic and geopolitical concerns.moneycontrol.com · India