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NEWS FROM THE CHINESE SPHERE
September 23, 2026
CHINA China's Alibaba launches international data centre push Sep 23, 2026 (AFP)
Chinese tech giant Alibaba unveiled plans on Wednesday to expand its overseas data centres, targeting markets across Europe and the Middle East. Read more →
TRADE WARS Stocks rise on AI buzz, drop in oil prices Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
Stock markets climbed on Tuesday as the success of Meta's new AI agent and US-China talks on artificial intelligence fanned a tech-led rally. more
CHINA China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of robots with sleek moves. more
ENVIRONMENT 'High gas prices' force Ineos to idle three UK plants Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said Tuesday he was halting operations at three UK factories belonging to his petrochemical giant Ineos owing to "ridiculously high" European gas prices. more
CHINA Demand slump, US trade turbulence vex EU firms in China: lobby paper Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
China's spending slump is presenting significant hurdles for European firms in the country, a lobby group said Tuesday, as companies also nervously await a meeting of the Chinese and US presidents this week. more
CHINA UN chief calls on China, US to establish AI dialogue Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for AI superpowers the United States and China to start a dialogue on the fast-moving technology's future akin to US-Soviet engagement at the height of the Cold War. more
MILITARY Two New Zealand naval ships transit Taiwan Strait Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
Two New Zealand naval vessels passed through the Taiwan Strait last week, the New Zealand Defence Force said Tuesday. more
CHINA China curbs drug precursor exports ahead of Xi's US visit Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
China unveiled export restrictions on precursor chemicals that can be used to make drugs on Tuesday, days before a high-stakes meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. more
CHINA Could a US-China 'hot line' be set up for AI risks? Sep 22, 2026 (AFP)
With unchecked development of artificial intelligence sparking deep fear even among leaders in the sector, the United States is looking at establishing a dedicated communication channel with China on the issue. more
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