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1. China sanctions US defence firms, chip data provider in latest curbs
Beijing has announced sanctions on a slew of Western companies and institutions in the defence sector and a leading semiconductor data analysis provider, marking its latest salvo amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
2. China says foreigners are using its rare earth exports for military purposes
China has accused unnamed foreign organisations and individuals of processing its rare earths for military purposes as it announced further export controls on Thursday.
3. US embassy’s Chinese social media accounts fall silent amid government shutdown

The US embassy in China has stopped posting regular updates to its official social media accounts as a result of the government shutdown.
4. How thousands of relics travelled 10,000 miles to ‘protect Chinese identity’
The story is little known in the West, but is a foundation for modern Chinese museology and a symbol of the nation’s resilience.
5. China flicks the switch on world-first thermal power station in Gobi Desert

China has switched on a world-first solar thermal power station in the Gobi Desert that is said to be a cheaper and more efficient use of the technology with potential to be scaled up.
6. US adds Chinese companies to blacklist over drone parts tied to Hamas, Houthis
The US Department of Commerce said it would add a dozen companies based in China to a restricted trade list for their alleged roles in facilitating the purchase and use of American components and tech found in the weaponised drones said to be operated by Hamas and Houthi militants in Yemen.
7. China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers.


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China sanctions US defence firms; ‘super golden week’ spending: SCMP daily highlights

Photo of US and China flags taken in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou in April, 2024. Photo: AFP

The last US government shutdown was in 2018 during Donald Trump’s first presidential term. Photo: AFP

The new solar thermal power plant in the Gobi Desert is the first in the world to use two towers feeding a single turbine system. Photo: Handout

China recorded a record surge in travel during the just-concluded “golden week” holiday, with the country’s transport hubs handling more than 2.4 billion passenger trips. Photo: AFP

China’s ‘super golden week’ box office lags, but annual picture improves

People take selfies at a cinema in Tianjin on October 4. Photo: Xinhua

People take photos of an advertisement for the film 731 at a cinema in Beijing on September 18. Photo: Kyodo

China hits out at ‘malicious’ report that says it used US universities to boost military

Donald Trump recently said he was willing to more than double the number of Chinese students in the US. Photo: AP 

China to host global women’s summit, with President Xi Jinping to deliver keynote speech

Beijing will co-host a summit with the UN marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Photo: EPA

Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country has more than 100 laws and regulations to ensure women’s rights. Photo: Kyodo

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From Beijing announcing a slew of sanctions to world-first solar thermal power station being switched on, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From Beijing announcing a slew of sanctions to world-first solar thermal power station being switched on, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


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China sanctions US defence firms; ‘super golden week’ spending: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Beijing announcing a slew of sanctions to world-first solar thermal power station being switched on, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China sanctions US defence firms, chip data provider in latest curbs

2. China says foreigners are using its rare earth exports for military purposes

3. US embassy’s Chinese social media accounts fall silent amid government shutdown

From Beijing announcing a slew of sanctions to world-first solar thermal power station being switched on, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage