Alcaraz, Dart, Kartal win in Japan and China but Brits Norrie, Fery knocked out
A bumper day of action on the ATP and WTA Tours at the China Open and Japan Open saw Carlos Alcaraz and Brits Harriet Dart and Sonay Kartal win. But there were defeats for Cam Norrie and Arthur Fery.
Sport
skysports.com
01.10.2026
Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China
Huawei and other Chinese competitors report higher demand for foldables after announcement of the iPhone Duo.
World
wsj.com
01.10.2026
China’s bigger, better batteries
It’s the world’s fastest-growing power technology — and Beijing is dominant
Finance
ft.com
01.10.2026
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
World
bbc.co.uk
01.10.2026
U.K. accuses China of using academics to spy on AI and other tech research
MI5 said more than 100 U.K.-based academics had contributed to projects funded by a group with "very strong ties" to Beijing intelligence.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Djokovic lands first win since Wimbledon at China Open
Novak Djokovic returned to action in Beijing 11 years after his last appearance and extended his incredible record to 30 consecutive wins at the China Open on Wednesday.
Sport
skysports.com
30.09.2026
MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities
Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mountingMI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing researchThe
Education
theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Azerbaijan, China announce $1 billion joint investment fund
The Azerbaijan Investment Holding (AIH) and China’s Silk Road Fund (SRF) have announced the establishment of a joint investment fund with total capital of 7.5 billion Chinese yuan, or approximately $1
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
30.09.2026
Azerbaijan and China establish new joint investment fund
Azerbaijan
trend.az
30.09.2026
Uzbekneftegaz, China’s Ximile discuss compressor supplies for gas projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
30.09.2026
China’s shift to electric trucks offers resilience as diesel prices rise
E-truck sales surged almost 80% in the first half from a year earlier, amid the U.S.-Iran war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Trump’s Iran Strategy Has a China Problem | Opinion
"The PRC has emerged as Iran’s most important economic lifeline."
Politics
newsweek.com
30.09.2026
China extends military reach with new air support base in Laos
The opening adds to the People's Liberation Army's small but growing network of overseas military facilities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
How Nike fell off the pace in China
World’s biggest sports brand is tailoring its ranges for local tastes to get back on top in a market it pioneered
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026
China’s AI agents can lie and scheme — just like their U.S. rivals
In one case, agents from Alibaba, DeepSeek and Moonshot lied to win a simulated business tender, then doubled down when told to try again.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety
US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government serv
World
france24.com
29.09.2026
New feathered, winged dinosaur from China challenges our theories on bird and dinosaur evolution
A newly described feathered dinosaur found in northeastern China adds evidence supporting the theory that flight-related features evolved differently in various bird-like dinosaur groups. The findings
Science
phys.org
29.09.2026
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
See How the Houthi Advance Was Powered by Arms From Iran and China
The lightning offensive has made the militant group a force to be reckoned with in the wider war between the U.S. and Iran.
World
wsj.com
29.09.2026