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Breaking | Xi-Trump summit: China and US to open ‘super intelligence’ communications channel

The US and Chinese presidents have also agreed on a coal deal for the next two years, according to the White House.

China and the United States have agreed to discuss “super intelligence” incidents.

Military

Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines sparks double outcry

Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (right), commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, receives the formal deed of donation for the 61-metre vessel from WPS Foundation CEO Jeffrey Ordaniel, in Manila on September 21. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan predicts positive market response to Xi-Trump summit

US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping have wrapped up a summit in Washington. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Science

Offshore wind farm could create radar blind spots, ‘ghost’ targets: China study

As China rapidly expands its wind projects near coastal areas, researchers find the turbines can complicate marine vessel detection at sea.

A container ship arrives at Qingdao port in east China’s Shandong province. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Will the Trump-Xi wartime ally nostalgia prompt a Japanese rethink on China ties?

Both presidents harked back at the summit to when their countries fought side by side against Japan, generating unease in Tokyo.

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US President Donald Trump's description of wartime China as an ally “striking”, according to a Japanese analyst. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Iran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within 7 days

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the ball is now in Washington’s court, after setting out conditions for ending the war.

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An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-US billboard in Tehran on Monday. Photo: EPA

Diplomacy

What Trump and Xi revealed in the body language with their wives

Outing at National Archives Museum at end of three-day state visit showed stark contrast in hand-holding dynamics, experts say.

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US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, walk down the steps after a visit to the National Archives in Washington, DC on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Transport

Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links. Will they be ready in time?

Completion of Tsing Lung Bridge and San Tin section of main highway brought forward, but experts warn people will be arriving far earlier.

The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area of the Northern Metropolis, with Shenzhen in the distance. Photo: Karma Lo

Politics

Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle

Tactical wins and retaliatory strikes have not delivered peace, even as two separate insurgencies appear to be converging.

People gather at site of a bomb attack in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, on September 18. Photo: Xinhua

China Economy

China’s AI revolution is taking shape. Why are some economists urging caution?

As investors chase the next big AI opportunity, some are questioning lofty valuations and asking what the technology means for ordinary workers.

Unitree G1 humanoids dance during an event in Tokyo, Japan, on September 8. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

Smartphone apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link foreign cards and wallets, easing a cashless barrier that has long frustrated international visitors.

Foreign tourists handle their smartphones while buying tickets for a performance at a theatre in China’s Chongqing municipality last month. Photo: Xinhua

Education

‘Never too late’: Filipino domestic helpers pursue degree dreams they put on hold

Having put personal ambitions aside for their families, domestic helpers are now earning degrees while working with support from Hong Kong non-profit FullPhils.

Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong are earning degrees while working full time, with support from non-profit FullPhils. Photo: Handout

Tech Trends

How Chinese biotech is graduating from licensing deals to broader partnerships

InnoCare’s pact with Eli Lilly, potentially worth up to US$3.35 billion, highlights a shift towards bigger partnerships, analysts say.

China’s biotech sector has shifted from speed-driven replication to differentiated innovation, according to analysts. Photo: Shutterstock

Arts

How one woman is rewriting kabuki’s ‘all-male’ narrative in Japan

Ranshou Fujima, a female kabuki dancer and archivist, is reimagining the onnagata tradition through a landmark exhibition in Tokyo.

Ranshou Fujima, a female kabuki dancer, is revitalising the traditional Japanese art form, challenging norms and preserving its legacy. Photo: RK

Hong Kong Economy

How Hong Kong firms are future-proofing business in challenging times

Swire Coca-Cola is among firms leveraging AI and other cutting-edge technologies to drive growth and navigate economic headwinds.

Illustration: Dennis Yip

Diplomacy

Xi-Trump atmospherics welcomed but mask structural rifts: analysts

That two economic and military giants are talking – and pledging to talk some more – suggests some period of relative stability with caveats.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to a state dinner in the East Room of the White House on Thursday in Washington. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

CNN blocked from Trump’s trip as White House signals new media curb

The spot meant for CNN on Trump’s Air Force One flight on Saturday will be taken up by Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network.

A CNN camera crew is set up to cover the visit by US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping to the National Archives in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP

Health & Wellness

I ran a 230km ultra-marathon in Kenya over 5 exhausting days. What I learned

The 2026 For Rangers Ultra brought animal encounters and tough lessons for Lily Canter, who discovered fitness only takes you so far.

Writer Lily Canter runs a section of Beyond the Ultimate’s 2026 For Rangers Ultra. The 230km, five-day ultra-marathon in Kenya brought her close to zebras, rhinos, elephants, hyenas and other African megafauna, and taught her a thing or two about preparing for and completing long-distance races. Photo: Beyond the Ultimate
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China’s first lady Peng Liyuan shines during Xi-Trump summit: what you missed

From projecting soft power to her English capturing attention, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting on Peng Liyuan.

Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan visits the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art with US First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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