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POLITICSOct 8The ‘G2’ illusion? After Xi-Trump summit, China wants equality while the US seeks dealsWashington and Beijing may have signed an agreement built around “reciprocity”. But a more consequential question remains unresolved: does it mean equal status for Beijing? Countries without a seat at the table are watching that ambiguity closely. The spectacle of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington – the tarmac greeting, the flyovers, the state dinner – has been interpreted less as courtesy than as a statement of rank. Some argue that China is no longer being treated as...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Army activates sustainment brigade as part of Pacific restructuringThe change will bring some additional soldiers to Okinawa, Japan.Defense One
DISASTEROct 8Boy, 13, rescued after climbing onto air-conditioning unit to escape fire in flatHong Kong firefighters have rescued a 13-year-old boy who climbed out a window onto the air-conditioning unit to escape a fire that broke out in his flat, while his mother has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Police received reports at 7.54pm on Wednesday that a fire had broken out in a flat at Tsui To House, one of the blocks of Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong. Online footage showed the boy, wearing only his underwear, climbing out of a window and onto the condenser unit as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8Protect the middle? Why Southeast Asia should care about a vulnerable classAs households across Southeast Asia face rising prices, higher borrowing costs and insecure jobs, analysts say governments should do more to protect a middle class that drives consumer spending but can fall between the cracks of social protection systems designed primarily for poorer households. The issue has come into sharper focus in the Philippines, where the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) urged the government in September to provide targeted support for the middle class to protect...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8Beyond the summit: how US-China relations could still unravelThis year’s Chinese National Day reception in Washington felt noticeably jollier than those I have attended in recent years. The mood was more relaxed and Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng’s opening speech was upbeat. He even joked about the panda ambassadors at his own expense. The cheerful tone followed President Xi Jinping’s short but successful state visit to the US, during which his counterpart, President Donald Trump, gave him an unprecedented high-level reception that would have flattered even...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8Mainland Chinese arrivals to Hong Kong beat ‘golden week’ forecast in just 6 daysMainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong exceeded the government’s forecast for the entire National Day “golden week” holiday in the first six days, as major shopping centres and hotel operators reported brisk business. The city recorded 1.3 million mainland visitor arrivals over the first six days of the week-long break, up by 11.6 per cent from the same period last year and surpassing the government’s forecast of 1.29 million for the entire holiday, according to Immigration Department...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 8China races to build AI data centres across energy-rich hinterlandBeijing is rolling out computing infrastructure at breakneck speed in Inner MongoliaFinancial Times
MILITARYOct 8Japan explores ‘ownership’ of nuclear submarines as regional rivalries worsenJapan is expected to float the idea of acquiring a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in revised security documents to be released later this year, with analysts suggesting that Tokyo’s initial aim is to promote discussion of the issue and overcome the public’s concerns. Analysts acknowledge there will inevitably be pushback from some sectors of Japan – the only nation to have suffered a nuclear attack – but say there is a growing recognition that regional rivalries are worsening and Japan...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressureTalks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 7‘China already has spies’ at US AI labs, claims ex-Anthropic researcherFormer Anthropic and OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon said he was 90 per cent certain that China already had spies inside both US artificial intelligence (AI) companies, without providing evidence. Coxon made the allegation in an interview with entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David on the PBD Podcast, arguing that China could steal advances from leading US AI labs and quickly close any technological gap. “Right now, if we just stopped, they would try and catch up. But I think one really important thing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 7Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion on the back of AI boomSamsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.CNBC
POLITICSOct 7Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources sayUS President Donald Trump pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to roll back China’s export curbs on Japan during their meeting in the US, urging talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders as Tokyo seeks to manage mounting pressure from Beijing. People familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post that Xi also warned Trump about the growing risks of Japanese militarism during their sit-down in Washington last month. According to the people, while the issue was not one...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha TinFormer Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement at the age of 40 to return to professional football with Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin. The post David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong club Sha Tin appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 7Pro-Palestinian march in ShibuyaAbout 1,000 demonstrators march through central Shibuya in Tokyo on Wenesday night during a pro-Palestinian and anti-war demonstration marking three years since the start of the war in…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 7UPS error routed sensitive F-35 parts through Hong KongAn error by UPS resulted in sensitive F-35 aircraft parts being misrouted through Hong Kong. This incident raises concerns about the security and proper handling of military components.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 7China Might Lap the United States on AI AdoptionBeijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECHOct 7China Might Lap the United States on AI AdoptionBeijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.Foreign Policy
POLITICSOct 7Abe Memorial Corridor honoring Shinzo Abe, India-Japan ties inaugurated in VaranasiThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 7Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war levelShipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.CNBC
WORLDOct 7F1 Singapore GP: practice and qualifying schedules, how and where to watch Formula 1Franco Colapinto will return to the track with Alpine in one of the most demanding urban circuits on the calendar. The Sprint format will reduce preparation to a single practice before qualifying begins at Marina Bay.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 7China slaps down EU request for voluntary curbs on hybrid car exportsEuropean Commission now considering temporary limits to control surging shipments that could trigger serious trade conflictFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 7China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status ProblemMost Chinese still view vocational schools and skilled labor as low status and undesirable.The Diplomat
CYBEROct 7Iowa AG sues video surveillance company for making Iowans’ private data available to Chinacbnc · india
CONFLICTOct 7Marcos’ reset: The battle over our China policymanilatimes · philippines
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