NIO Stock Slides as Rival Geely Takes 30% Stake in Battery Unit Nio’s Geely deal boosts its battery-swapping ambitions, but investor skepticism remains. Barchart · Oct 1
Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Young students from China and abroad train in tai chi and kung fu on the Wudang Mountains, where Taoist philosophy shapes martial arts and daily life. Euronews · Oct 1
Giant Chinese flag unfurled on glass bridge in Jiangxi ahead of national day Tourists in Jiangxi unfurl a giant flag on a 330‑metre glass bridge as China marks National Day with dawn ceremonies and music in Tian’anmen Square. Euronews · Oct 1
Trump says he had ‘fruitful discussions’ about Jimmy Lai’s release with Xi Jinping British media tycoon is serving a 20-year prison sentence on national security and sedition charges The Independent UK · Oct 1
Taylah Preston through to third round at China Open Taylah Preston is through to the last 32 at the China Open after an upset win over France's Diane Parry. AAP · Oct 1
Faraday’s Chairman Says a Rapid China Ban Could Slow U.S. Robotics. How Investors Should View the Warning. Faraday Future’s chairman warned that a rapid ban on Chinese robotics hardware could slow U.S. production, saying the company can source only about 40% of needed parts at home after spending roughly $10 million on robotics this year. Barchart · Oct 1
Fed Official Sent Nude Photos From Work Phone, Was Blackmailed, Then Jailed Over Lies About China Ties Former Federal Reserve adviser John Rogers was jailed for 38 months for lying about China ties after reporting nude-photo blackmail; he was acquitted of espionage. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Fed Insider John Rogers Was Lured, Blackmailed With Nudes, Then Jailed for Lying About His China Contacts A classic honeytrap led a senior Federal Reserve adviser to share restricted information with Chinese intelligence. He was jailed for lying, not spying. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Forget ‘superintelligence’: error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three this month The risks of AI aren’t what we think they are, as a recent security incident between China and the United States reveals The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Asian Games tennis: India returns empty-handed for first time since 1986 Indian tennis faced a disappointing outcome at the Asian Games, finishing without medals for the first time since 1986. Sumit Nagal's quarterfinal loss to China's Yibing Wu concluded India's campaign after promising expectations. Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ankita Raina had previously secured medals in 2018, raising hopes for a repeat. The… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and hands Europe has so far built few humanoid robots, yet could profit from each one. German car part suppliers may play a key role in joints, says a Fraunhofer study. Euronews · Oct 1
Sonay Kartal ends six-month injury absence from WTA Tour with win in China The Brit claimed a 6-2 6-3 victory in the round of 128 at the China Open in her first tour appearance since returning from a back injury The Independent UK · Oct 1
Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble clinch men's skiff silver medal in Asian Games Sailing Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble secured a silver medal in the men's skiff sailing event. They finished the competition with a total of 23 points after nine races. China emerged as the gold medalist with 16 points, while Hong Kong secured bronze with 24 points. In the women's skiff competition,… The Economic Times · Oct 1
US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline, sources say US officials believe a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly improbable despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's direction to his military to be ready for an invasion of Taiwan by 2027. The reasons include the delay in military readiness, the Chinese Communist Party's anti-corruption campaign and the awaited Taiwanese… The Economic Times · Oct 1
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs Huawei has showcased its Mate 90 smartphone series, enhancing performance with new chip technology and HarmonyOS 7. The latest models feature Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro chip, utilizing an innovative LogicFolding architecture. As smartphone prices rise in China, Huawei has adjusted its pricing strategy to stay competitive in the market. While…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 UK accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research Britain's MI5 spy agency issued an unprecedented alert on Wednesday to warn that a Chinese organisation was involved in funding academic research into topics such as AI on behalf of Beijing's state security service.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 US creates new ‘Autonomous Warfare Command’ as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, drones The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabilities. This decision reflects the changing nature of warfare, especially with recent developments in Ukraine. The Pentagon aims to prioritize AI-driven systems over traditional weapons platforms moving forward. Experts warn…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at China US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged G20 major economies to refrain from coercive food trade actions. He emphasized the need to tackle industrial overcapacity and reassess the existing tariff system. Greer highlighted concerns regarding China's industrial policies contributing to excess capacity in global markets. Discussions among G20 members included potential…
AAP · Oct 1 Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals.
Medical Daily · Oct 1 Novo Nordisk Licenses Experimental Once-Weekly Obesity Pill From China's Hengrui in Deal Worth Up to $2.6 Billion Novo Nordisk will pay $300 million upfront, and up to $2.6 billion in total, for Hengrui's once-weekly GLP-1/GIP pill, which has not been tested in people.
Medical Daily · Oct 1 AstraZeneca Seeks FDA Approval for Savolitinib Plus Tagrisso in Lung Cancer That Resists Tagrisso Through MET Changes AstraZeneca has filed for FDA approval of savolitinib plus Tagrisso for EGFR-mutated lung cancer with MET-driven resistance. Full SAFFRON data are pending.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 OpenAI Reportedly Considered Deals With China and Russia and Courted Kanye West Before Dario Amodei's Exit OpenAI reportedly considered China and Russia partnerships and Kanye West access before Dario Amodei left, according to a new report.
Barchart · Sep 30 Stocks Pressured by Rising Bond Yields The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.25% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.23%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -0.25%, and December E-mini...
International Business Times · Sep 30 Gold Is Down 10% in Six Months: Morgan Stanley Says 3 Forces Could Support a Comeback. They are persistent demand from central banks and China, concerns over government debt and fiscal sustainability, and the possibility that easing inflation pressures eventually push bond yields lower.