SHOCKING: 25 - What They Never Told You

Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador claims

Arms sales to China are prohibited under US law, a state department official said denying the reports

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as US-China optimism fades, tech shares tumble

China’s blue-chip stocks fell sharply as optimism from the US-China summit faded and geopolitical risks resurfaced. The CSI300 dropped 2.2%, while technology shares led losses after proposed US restrictions on Chinese AI components. Weak industrial profit growth and cautious positioning ahead of China’s National Day holiday further weighed on sentiment.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

From wheat to robots: Kazakhstan looks to turn Chinese investment into higher-value exports

Kazakhstan is using Chinese investment, technology and logistics links to move beyond raw-material exports and build a manufacturing and value-added export hub.

Euronews · Sep 28

Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted

Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out

The Independent UK · Sep 28

China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks

China has confirmed a two-month extension of the trade truce with the US following a recent summit. This extension aims to provide a stable policy environment for ongoing discussions and cooperation. Both countries can now assess the previous implementation of their economic arrangement established in October. The extension is expected…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says

David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled island

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says

President Trump has been discussing the potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has emphasized that arms sales are a normal activity for the U.S. and questioned Xi about his interest in purchasing them. The U.S. is obligated to help Taiwan defend itself, despite not…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump Asked XI To Buy US Weapons as Taiwan's $14BN Arms Deal Remains on Hold, Envoy Says

US Ambassador David Perdue says Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, while Taiwan awaits approval of a separate $14bn arms package.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

Iran, China, and Israeli firms create first-of-their-kind autonomous AI influence campaigns, and US elections might just be their biggest battleground

US intelligence and major tech companies are worried.

We Got This Covered · Sep 27

China’s economy is changing rapidly. It’s no longer Australia’s easy export market

For decades, China’s market of 1.4 billion people and extraordinary economic growth gave Australian exporters seemingly endless opportunities. The prevailing assumption was that China’s growing middle class would:

The Conversation · Sep 27