Rights groups accuse China of intensifying censorship in Tibet after devastating mudslide on Nepal border Rights groups say China has withheld information that could reveal intensity of devastation The Independent UK · Sep 1
Another Dead European Motorcycle Brand Just Got Resurrected By China The legendary Bultaco name is returning on a Chinese-built 300cc ADV, following an increasingly familiar motorcycle industry formula. RideApart · Sep 1
China says ‘there will be consequences’ as Taiwanese delegation attends Pacific leaders’ summit Chinese envoy fumes at ‘inappropriate’ presence of rival Taiwan while Australia and New Zealand defend coalition The Independent UK · Sep 1
Tim Cook hands Apple to Ternus: bigger and richer, but catching up in AI race Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1 after 15 years, handing over the role to hardware chief John Ternus, while becoming executive chairman. Under Cook, Apple’s annual revenue rose from $108 billion to $416 billion and profit grew more than fourfold to $112 billion, helped by… The Economic Times · Sep 1
CXMT reportedly begins risk production of HBM3E memory in breakthrough for Chinese DRAM production — company could be in mass production in 2027 CXMT is reportedly sampling its HBM3E memory with Alibaba Group's T-Head and Cambricon Technologies. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 1
US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says Leaders are convening at a key moment in the AI sector's development and the global debate over how to govern it, and as the US faces an increasing threat from China for AI supremacy. The Economic Times · Sep 1
China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit The Independent UK · Sep 1
Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare? China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years. Euronews · Sep 1
Business Brief (Sept. 1): China Targets 60 Trillion Yuan in Retail Sales for 2030 The industry ministry launches a special initiative to cultivate AI application service providers Caixin Global · Sep 1
Tibetan activists accuse China of underreporting flood death toll Tibetan exiles and activists have accused China of severely underreporting the death toll from the devastating Himalayan floods along its border with Nepal. Beijing has reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet so far and the foreign ministry insists that the release of information has been "open, transparent and… France 24 · Sep 1
Nepal-Tibet floods: millions at risk from glacial floods in Himalayas in years to come, UN warns, as death toll passes 1,000 – as it happened ‘Technology cannot move fast enough to prevent loss’, official says, as rescue efforts for the 4,500 still missing continue The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Behind Shein’s empire is founder Sky Xu who prefers the shadows Shein's founder, Sky Xu, appeared briefly at the Hong Kong stock exchange debut. He maintained a reclusive persona, unlike other company leaders. This low profile reflects a broader trend among Chinese businessmen today. Shein's valuation has significantly decreased from its previous peak. The company faced past rejections for overseas stock… The Economic Times · Sep 1
India’s tunnel rescue teams make headway at two Nepal hydropower sites Indian rescue teams are advancing at Nepal's flood-damaged hydropower sites. They have established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed deep underground at Langtang. These specialized teams are working alongside the Nepali Army despite challenging weather conditions. India and China are assisting Nepal in searching for missing workers… The Economic Times · Sep 1
Death toll passes 1,000 from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, officials say The 26 August disaster began with a chain of events high in the Himalayas. A glacial collapse sent large amounts of rock, ice and meltwater into valleys below, triggering powerful floods downstream. Euronews · Sep 1
Euronews · Sep 1 Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite Shein has listed in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London, as US tariffs and rising shipping costs squeeze the fast-fashion giant's profits.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Global Market: China equities muted as Hong Kong stocks slide amid global risks Chinese equities remained largely subdued on Tuesday, with defensive sectors cushioning losses in technology stocks. The Shanghai Composite was nearly flat, while the CSI300 slipped marginally. Liquor, consumer staples and banking stocks gained, but technology-focused indices declined. Hong Kong stocks came under greater pressure, while global bond yields, Middle East…
The Economic Times · Sep 1 India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at home India is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and government support helped domestic manufacturers challenge Chinese imports. Toy exports reached $186 million in FY26. However, fragmented production, limited scale, dependence on Chinese components and weak…
The Times of India · Sep 1 Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1,000; thousands still missing The border between Nepal and China is reeling from catastrophic flash floods that have claimed more than a thousand lives. Rescue teams are in a race against time, searching for hundreds of individuals still unaccounted for, many of whom may be trapped in hydropower tunnels. The disaster was triggered by…
The Conversation · Sep 1 Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, and already there has been controversy.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China passed has 1,000 as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Nepal faces fresh glacier collapse threat as death toll rises above 1,000 after catastrophic floods Satellite imagery and drone footage prompts ‘major risk’ warning from glacier that could collapse
France 24 · Sep 1 'Sea change: Much of the world's economic GDP has moved to the Asia-Pacific region' François Picard is pleased to welcome Rana Mitter, historian, author and ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. He discusses the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as it pertains to the evolution of a changing international system, this as the bloc holds a summit…
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Global Market: AI hardware demand powers Asia’s manufacturing growth in August AI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recording expansion. Strong semiconductor and technology exports supported factory activity, while Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines also grew. However, the prolonged Middle East conflict and rising costs pose risks to the…
France 24 · Sep 1 Fast-fashion retailer Shein makes tepid Hong Kong debut amid mounting headwinds Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed by regulatory scrutiny.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein have begun trading on Hong Kong’s stock exchange after a long delay