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SCI & TECHOct 6China’s AI Governance Push and the Race to Shape Global AI RulesIn contrast to Washington's fragmented approach, Beijing is showing an impressive ability to enact and coordinate regulations, policies, technical standards, and enforcement.The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 6Marine’s arrest for murder in Japan fuels anger over US military presenceThe alleged murder of an Okinawan woman by a US marine has put newly elected Governor Genta Koja under intense pressure, raising questions about whether the incident could deepen opposition against the American military presence just as Okinawa assumes greater importance in Japan’s regional security strategy. Koja only took office on September 30 after campaigning on economic issues rather than the dispute over American troops based in the prefecture, which has dominated local politics for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 5CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Starbucks enters Xinjiang in calculated geopolitical riskStarbucks struck one of Asia's most closely watched deals last year. Now it is getting headaches over choices made by a partner that leans toward Beijing.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 5Russian gold floods Hong Kong as Western sanctions redraw bullion tradeThe surge underscores how Russia's gold trade has been rerouted after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shut its producers out of major Western markets.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 5How a Hong Kong property investor still made US$30 million – after a 40% price cutAmid concerns over rising interest rates and a weak retail property market, a long-time investor has sold a portfolio of prime street shops in Tsim Sha Tsui – held for more than four decades – and locked in a profit of nearly HK$237 million (US$30.2 million) despite accepting a deal more than 40 per cent below his original asking price. The portfolio of retail shops in Cheung Lee Commercial Building and the podium of Wing Lee Building, both on Kimberley Road, changed hands for HK$256.8 million,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5US seeks to revoke citizenship of two China-born men convicted in Beijing-linked casesThe US Justice Department (DOJ) is seeking to revoke the citizenship of a former Navy sailor convicted of spying for China and a Florida man convicted of conspiring to act as an agent of Beijing, it announced on Monday. Jinchao Wei and Ping Li are among 40 people facing denaturalisation actions in what the department described as the largest batch of such filings under the Trump administration. The civil proceedings remain pending, with no determination of liability, the DOJ said. The case...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 5US accuses mainland China of targeting Taiwan leader’s family in surveillance caseSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 5Reflection AI releases first open model to rival ChinaThe open-source startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model Monday, stating it rivals leading open technologies made in the U.S. and China. Reflection AI, which has the backing of tech giant Nvidia, said in a blog post Monday its Beam model is on par with some leading open-source models made in China, including Chinese…The Hill
WORLDOct 5Kirin Cup winJapan's Ritsu Doan, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Kirin Cup soccer final between Japan and New Zealand in Tokyo on Monday.…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 5Hong Kong must scrap housing plan and preserve golf courseThe hotly contested court battle over government plans to build 12,000 public flats on Hong Kong’s oldest golf course has played its final round. The government decided not to appeal against a ruling that held its approval of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the project to be unlawful. This is better than pursuing a further attempt to persuade the courts to uphold a fatally flawed process. Now, a broader review of the plans can be undertaken in light of the Court of Appeal’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats: surveyMainland Chinese prefer coercion over military force to settle the “reunification question” with Taiwan, and their opinion of the US remains low, although they favour engaging with Washington on trade and security. These are the results from the latest survey of mainland citizens, conducted between April 16 and June 26. This straddled the first summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing but came before the second one in Washington last month. “The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Beijing wanted more from Xi’s Washington state visitXi Jinping’s state visit to Washington in September was steeped in pageantry. The Chinese president received two 21-gun salutes in three days, watched a flyover by the powerful B-2 stealth bomber, and viewed the founding documents of American democracy at the National Archives. US President Donald Trump called his summit with Xi a “great meeting” and rated it a “12 out of 10”. Xi was also positive, saying “everything is done to the highest order of perfection, and there is thought in every...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5La China Ansa and the memory of her hard childhood: "With my mom we slept on the street"The journalist and current "MasterChef Celebrity" participant recalled the most difficult moment of her life. "I admire my mom, she is my weakness," she admitted.Clarín
WORLDOct 5McLaren from World Champs to Chumps at disappointing Bahrain Grand Prix in MalaysiaMcLaren arrived at Sepang armed with upgrades and insisting the MCL40 was developing as expected. Was it?grandprix247 · germany
BUSINESSOct 5PH landlords trim capex, S&P saysMANILA, Philippines — Philippine landlords have weathered the property market’s twin challenges of excess vacant homes and weaker sales, as disciplined spending and a shift in investment portfolios help strengthen their finances, S&P Global Ratings said. In a report released on Monday, S&P said the oversupply of residential properties had eased in 2025, although inventories […]... Keep on reading: PH landlords trim capex, S&P saysinquirer · philippines
BUSINESSOct 5Malaysia is invested in the industries of the future. Now it needs them to power productivity.Malaysia has become a major destination for investment in semiconductors, data centers, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Its next challenge is to turn that investment into stronger domestic capabilities, higher productivity, and more value captured at home. The post Malaysia is invested in the industries of the future. Now it needs them to power productivity. appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
CONFLICTOct 5US Marine arrested, suspected of robbing, murdering woman in OkinawaLCpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, assigned to the III MEF, was arrested by local authorities after allegedly murdering and robbing Okinawa resident Anna Yagi.Military Times
WORLDOct 5Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting spectator in face with ballDaniil Medvedev’s semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing ended early after officials defaulted Medvedev for hitting a spectator in the face with a ball. Djokovic was leading 7–5, 5–3 at the time.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5US Marine’s Arrest for Murder Tests Okinawa’s New GovernorAn alleged killing days after Koja Genta took office threatens Tokyo’s hopes for closer cooperation with Okinawa on its expanding southwestern defense posture.The Diplomat
CONFLICTOct 5Mine Blast Tests South Korean Engagement Policy as Pyongyang Rejects Any ContactThe Diplomat
WORLDOct 5Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ballRussia's Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator with ball during match with Novak Djokovic.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5US arrests woman accused of spying for Chinamanilatimes · philippines
WORLDOct 5North Korean refugee describes life caught between capitalist hustle and socialist repressionStricter border controls have made it harder for North Koreans to escape to the south. Tired of constant surveillance and obsessed with K-pop, Kang Gyu-ri, 25, managed to flee by boat on an autumn day in 2023.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 5In China, Battle Is Raging for the Soul of TibetOn the edge of the Himalayas, a tourist boomtown sells Chinese visitors a commoditized, politically palatable version of Tibetan culture.wsj · united states of america
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