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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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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