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US goes on the offensive in Central Asia
Rubio's trip aims to boost commercial ties and gain an edge over Russia and China.
Straits Times
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China says ready to address each other’s concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers
Reacting to India’s trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained m…
The Hindu
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China moves to cement ties with Uzbekistan amid tussle with US for Central Asian influence
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper cooperation with Uzbekistan in areas such as minerals and artificial intelligence as the Beijing vies with Washington for influence in Central Asia. Li told President Shavka…
South China Morning Post- BusinessbusinessOct 18, 2026
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China Condemns Japan’s ‘Negative Moves’ Over Yasukuni Shrine
China strongly condemned what it called Japan’s “negative moves” concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, saying the actions were a provocation against the postwar international order, according to a Saturday statement from the C…
Bloomberg 
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Philippines protests Chinese envoy's remarks, calling them a 'thinly veiled threat'
China and the Philippines have long clashed over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
The Hindu- TechnologytechnologyOct 18, 2026
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What is CXMT's 'Chinese chip bomb' that has wiped billions off the US stock market
China's CXMT has sent global memory chip stocks tumbling after claiming key progress on a denser 4F² DRAM design and plans for a server memory module by the end of 2026. Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung have lost billions in…
Times of India - BusinessbusinessOct 18, 2026
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PBOC Deputy Urges Private Role in Sovereign Debt Restructuring
China’s deputy central bank governor Xuan Changneng called for greater private-sector participation in sovereign debt restructuring as rising borrowing costs add to developing countries’ debt-servicing burdens.
Bloomberg 
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Cherish peace and stability, John Lee urges Hongkongers during Chung Yeung Festival
Hong Kong’s leader has urged residents to cherish peace and stability as senior officials marked Chung Yeung Festival with tributes to the city’s wartime defenders and public servants who died in the line of duty. Chief…
South China Morning Post
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Banking on bricks: entrepreneur builds a business case for recycling plastic waste
Former investment banker Shervin Sharghy takes a practical approach to plastic recycling, first asking whether it makes financial sense before tackling the technical challenges. The founder of Hong Kong-based EcoBricks s…
South China Morning Post- WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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‘I will retire’: Medvedev threatens umpire in dramatic Shanghai loss - Watch
Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his Shanghai Masters semi-final against Rafael Jodar after officials refused to replay the Spaniard’s previous shot. The umpire eventually agreed to show it, prompting commentato…
Times of India 
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China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties
As China marks the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory in the Long March, some young Chinese are looking to the historic journey for guidance as they face uncertainty in their lives and future. For Lyu Leiyiyi, a…
South China Morning Post
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Harvard and Cambridge to attend Hong Kong forum on role of humanities in AI age
The organiser of a forum that will bring together Hong Kong and overseas universities later this month has said it hopes to spark debate on the role of humanities programmes in an era increasingly dominated by artificial…
South China Morning Post
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Southeast Asia’s ethnic Chinese traders feel the China squeeze
Almost every year, Kevin Stewart flies to China to find stock for his Indonesian businesses. But increasingly, the factories he visits are selling to his customers too, sometimes for less than they charge him. A data sci…
South China Morning Post
BusinessbusinessOct 18, 2026Collected headline brief
Global economy set for AI-driven surge, FT survey suggests
Poll of 94 economists points to benefits reaching far beyond the US and China
Financial Times
WorldworldOct 18, 2026Collected headline brief
Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China
French luxury house Louis Vuitton has closed five stores in mainland China in the past two years - including a chocolate boutique in Shanghai - while Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette shut its Beijing flagship…
CNA- BusinessbusinessOct 18, 2026
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China’s Anti-Graft Body Investigates Ex-Guangxi Official Huang
China is investigating Huang Ribuo, former vice chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, for suspected “serious violations” of official duties,…
Bloomberg - BusinessbusinessOct 18, 2026
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China Rail Logs Record 3.71 Billion Trips in First Nine Months
China’s railway network carried 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters, up 4.8% from a year earlier and marking a record for the period, China State Railway Group Co. said on Sunday.
Bloomberg - WorldworldOct 18, 2026
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'India an important ally': Rubio explains why Trump paused sanctions on Russia oil buyers
The US government has opted to lift specific sanctions concerning the import of Russian oil and gas. This includes a review period of 60 days to evaluate the economic effects on key importers such as India and China. Sen…
Times of India 
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China considers new export curbs on solar, AI, biotech
The draft plan, “Announcement No. 48”, proposes a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more, including next-generation solar technologies that could affect countries such as India seeking to redu…
The Hindu- PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026
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Inside the Chinese city helping sustain hermit kingdom North Korea
I was on a tourist boat as it passed into North Korean waters, just 100 metres from the shoreline of the hermit kingdom. The tourists around me were all asking one question.
ABC News