The Latest Breaking News from China

The $60 billion products receiving tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The products range from timber and medical equipment to fireworks and dolls

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Caffeine clash: Starbucks slayer now brews a global coffee blend

Luckin Coffee is looking to expand into Gulf countries with a focus on local tastes and preferences. The company's recent $1 billion investment from Mubadala signals strong institutional support for its growth strategy. After previously overcoming an accounting scandal, Luckin aims to replicate its successful model from China. The venture…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Jon Stewart on Trump offering to sell weapons to China: ‘How does America even stay on the map sometimes?’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s private ballroom tour for China’s Xi Jinping and his ‘great interest’ in granite

The Guardian - US · Sep 29

US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has them

Recent warnings from American AI leaders have created the impression that the world is only beginning to confront the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence.

The Conversation · Sep 29

From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

The United States of America has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, which includes alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The move comes as a rebuttal against Canada's retaliatory tarriffs against previous American tarriffs on Canadian goods. Candian Prime Minister Mark Carney is rapidly pushing for new trade…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

China rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economy

China has introduced new measures to help boost its economy and sluggish property sector

The Independent UK · Sep 29

How Bad Do You Want This Tiny Retro Honda Scrambler To Be Real?

Honda just introduced this 'concept' at the China International Motorcycle Show (CIMA) in September 2026, but it's widely expected to hit the local market in 2027.

RideApart · Sep 29

China's AI agents can lie and scheme - just like their US rivals

Reuters examined more than 200 documents, ranging from university research papers to technical reports, and identified at least 20 studies or evaluations since 2025 describing cases where agents displayed behaviour such as deception, replication and challenging boundaries that AI experts described as building blocks for a breakout and which could…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Republicans Threaten To Break With Trump Over Xi Summit but Their Revolt Collapses When Votes Are Cast

Republican senators criticised Donald Trump's warm reception for Xi Jinping and his China policy, but voting patterns showed limited willingness to challenge the president's broader agenda.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Nasdaq Futures Gain as Chipmakers Rebound; U.S. JOLTS Report and AI Events in Focus

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +0.29% this morning, buoyed by a mild rebound in chip stocks, while investors awaited the U.S. job openings report and a series of AI events.

Barchart · Sep 29