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Boeing 737 Max 10 Approval Delayed Over New Software Issue

The FAA will delay certification of Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 because of a new software issue. The setback comes as the US planemaker was in the final stages of securing approval to start deliveries to airlines.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 04:00

Boeing 737 Max 10 Approval Delayed Over New Software Issue
Boeing 737 Max 10 Approval Delayed Over New Software Issue

TechEXCLUSIVE: Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing

Anthropic plans to warn prospective investors in its IPO filing that advanced AI could create “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” The warning is extraordinary from a company seeking to profit from the same technology.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 01:50

EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing
EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing

Nvidia board expands chipmaker’s share buyback plan by $150 billion

Nvidia’s board has approved an additional $150 billion for share buybacks as the chipmaker seeks to deploy more of its strong revenue growth driven by demand for high-end artificial intelligence chips.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 18:00

Nvidia board expands chipmaker’s share buyback plan by $150 billion
Nvidia board expands chipmaker’s share buyback plan by $150 billion

China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement

Economic and trade officials from China and the United States met in New York and Washington, DC from September 20 to 23, producing plans for a China-US Trade Council and Investment Council, progress on reciprocal tariff cuts covering about $30 billion in imports from each side, and new sectoral dialogue mechanisms. The consultations point to a more structured effort to manage differences while preserving cooperation.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-28 12:53

China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
China-US trade talks: A new framework for economic engagement
  • Strengthening economic ties through constructive strategic stability
    Strengthening economic ties through constructive strategic stability

    A recent round of China-US economic and trade consultations in New York produced candid and constructive exchanges, including the first AI dialogue under the bilateral mechanism. The article says a trade council, a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement and follow-up to the Kuala Lumpur talks can reinforce stability, encourage business cooperation and support trade growth.

    China-US relationstrade consultationstradeartificial intelligence

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-28 06:10Original

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen IPO has emerged as one of mainland China’s most sought-after technology listings this year. Its retail tranche was oversubscribed by more than 2,300 times after clawback, as investors bet on the Guangzhou-based foundry’s move into silicon photonics and domestic AI infrastructure.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 11:30

Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom
Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boom

Xiaomi-backed robotics chip designer clears hearing, eyes US$100m Hong Kong IPO

Xiaomi-backed chipmaker Zhuhai Amicro Technology is preparing to begin premarketing for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise more than US$100 million as early as this week, people familiar with the matter said. The company passed its listing hearing with HKEX last week, clearing the final regulatory hurdle before the share sale.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 05:14

Xiaomi-backed robotics chip designer clears hearing, eyes US$100m Hong Kong IPO
Xiaomi-backed robotics chip designer clears hearing, eyes US$100m Hong Kong IPO

Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should remain open-minded about interest rates, arguing that productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation will help keep US inflation under control.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-27 21:05

Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook
Bessent urges Fed to keep an ‘open mind’ on US inflation outlook

China, U.S. agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion in goods and launch AI dialogue during Xi visit

China and the United States said they agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion worth of U.S. goods and begin an artificial intelligence dialogue following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 20:09

China, U.S. agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion in goods and launch AI dialogue during Xi visit

MOFCOM: China-US trade talks reach new agreement

China and the United States concluded their eighth round of economic and trade consultations in New York, reaching agreements on tariff arrangements and trade and investment cooperation. They also held their first artificial intelligence dialogue under the bilateral consultation mechanism.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 10:23

MOFCOM: China-US trade talks reach new agreement
MOFCOM: China-US trade talks reach new agreement

China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit

China and the United States agreed on a reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement worth $30 billion and will begin dialogue on artificial intelligence under an eight-point consensus reached during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US, Xinhua reported.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-26 08:40

China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit
China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue during Xi visit

Citadel Hunts for ‘Managers of Machines’ in Quant Hiring Push

Citadel is growing its quantitative investing operation and expanding its talent search to artificial-intelligence labs as hedge funds compete with Silicon Valley for researchers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 23:30

Citadel Hunts for ‘Managers of Machines’ in Quant Hiring Push
Citadel Hunts for ‘Managers of Machines’ in Quant Hiring Push

China’s market importance to U.S. tech giants

During U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials attended a state dinner that also attracted some of America’s wealthiest and most powerful business leaders, all competing for access to China’s huge market. Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Jeff Moon explains the significance.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 22:11

China’s market importance to U.S. tech giants
China’s market importance to U.S. tech giants

Fed's Schmid says it must assess whether AI ecosystem is becoming too big to fail

Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said the Federal Reserve will need to determine whether the growing web of AI companies and contracts could become so large that it is too big to fail as the sector’s boom unfolds.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 16:30

Fed's Schmid says it must assess whether AI ecosystem is becoming too big to fail
Fed's Schmid says it must assess whether AI ecosystem is becoming too big to fail

Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns

Global equity funds recorded their strongest inflows since early July in the week ending September 25, ending a two-week run of outflows. Renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and lower oil prices outweighed a sharp increase in government bond yields.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 12:10

Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns
Global equity funds snap two-week outflow streak as AI optimism returns

Germany’s startup boom: What is working and what is holding it back

Germany’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, with 3,053 startups founded in 2026—the highest figure since 2019. The recovery could be significantly amplified through the right policies at both national and EU level.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 11:45

Germany’s startup boom: What is working and what is holding it back

Chinese RISC-V chipmaker Eswin seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong IPO

Beijing Eswin Computing Technology is set to solicit orders from institutional and public investors on Monday for a Hong Kong IPO targeting about US$300 million, according to people familiar with the matter. Investor interest has already been gauged, with trading expected to begin on October 8.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 10:49

Chinese RISC-V chipmaker Eswin seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese RISC-V chipmaker Eswin seeks US$300 million in Hong Kong IPO

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focused on early-stage AI

Silicon Valley firm Lightspeed is targeting $250 million for a new India fund focused on early-stage AI. For the first time, it is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds while shifting to a shorter investment period.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-25 05:00

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focused on early-stage AI
Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund focused on early-stage AI

TechOracle sends force majeure notice over New Mexico Stargate data center

Oracle’s notice would allow it to delay payments if the facility fails to meet its target of coming online in 2028.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:11

Oracle sends force majeure notice over New Mexico Stargate data center
Oracle sends force majeure notice over New Mexico Stargate data center

After several difficult years, economists expect German economy to grow

Germany’s economy has regained growth, with research institutes forecasting expansion of 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% next year. Global demand, the AI boom and heavy government spending on infrastructure and defense are supporting the recovery, but high energy costs, labor shortages, an aging population, weak private investment and rising debt remain concerns. Growth is expected to slow to 0.4% in 2028.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 17:04

After several difficult years, economists expect German economy to grow
After several difficult years, economists expect German economy to grow

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon bets $3 billion on India’s fast-delivery boom, sources say

Two sources said Amazon plans to invest $3 billion by 2030 to expand its quick-commerce business in India. It would be the US e-commerce retailer’s biggest commitment yet to a sector where rivals have moved ahead by making deliveries within minutes popular.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:35

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon bets $3 billion on India’s fast-delivery boom, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon bets $3 billion on India’s fast-delivery boom, sources say

Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US, researcher says

A new study says the US artificial intelligence buildout is on course to consume a larger share of national output than the expansion of electricity, railroads, interstate highways or the internet. Its increasingly complex financing structure could also create systemic risks, the study says.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 14:00

Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US, researcher says
Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US, researcher says

Cathie Wood’s ARK partners with Securitize to tokenize venture fund holding OpenAI and Anthropic stakes

Cathie Wood’s ARK is partnering with Securitize to put the ARK Venture Fund’s exposure to sought-after private technology companies onchain. The fund includes stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic, with the offering launching first on Ethereum and potentially expanding to other chains.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 13:00

Cathie Wood’s ARK partners with Securitize to tokenize venture fund holding OpenAI and Anthropic stakes
Cathie Wood’s ARK partners with Securitize to tokenize venture fund holding OpenAI and Anthropic stakes

SoftBank raises $11bn in record junk bond offering to fund OpenAI bet

SoftBank has raised $11bn through a record junk bond offering to fund its bet on OpenAI. Yields as high as 9.75% are being seen as a sign that investors remain willing to finance the artificial intelligence boom.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 08:07

SoftBank raises $11bn in record junk bond offering to fund OpenAI bet

DBS: Investors turn to selective China tech bets as property growth fades

DBS Bank says investors are moving away from treating China as a single investment bet and are instead picking individual winners. Technology is replacing property as the growth engine, with artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and innovative drugs seen as sectors that could benefit.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 08:00

DBS: Investors turn to selective China tech bets as property growth fades
DBS: Investors turn to selective China tech bets as property growth fades

PoliticsChinese goods transshipment haunts Trump-Xi meeting: nine Latin American countries flagged

The White House identified nine Latin American countries among 40 flagged for transshipping Chinese goods, just days before Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet for a summit in Washington.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 03:56

Chinese goods transshipment haunts Trump-Xi meeting: nine Latin American countries flagged
  • Trump offers grand welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping

    US President Donald Trump gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a grand welcome. In remarks released by Chinese state media, Xi said he looked forward to in-depth exchanges with Trump on major issues involving bilateral relations and the global situation.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsstate visit

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-24 03:46Original
  • Xi arrives in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday for a state visit at Donald Trump’s invitation. Trump and Melania Trump gave Xi and Peng Liyuan a rare planeside welcome. Xi said China and the United States should be partners rather than rivals and pursue a stable relationship centered on cooperation, moderate competition and manageable differences.

    U.S.-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpstate visit

    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 02:53Original
  • Xi: China and US need to pave the way for peaceful coexistence

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States need to take steps toward peaceful coexistence. In a written message marking the start of his state visit to the US, Xi said he hoped to discuss key bilateral and global issues in depth with President Trump, strengthen constructive and strategically stable ties, and broaden opportunities for exchanges and cooperation.

    China-US relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpsummit

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-24 02:30Original
  • Xi Jinping visits the US to meet Trump: Who is ahead in the US-China rivalry?
    Xi Jinping visits the US to meet Trump: Who is ahead in the US-China rivalry?

    As “Trump-Xi 2.0” approaches, US-China competition is intensifying. BBC Chinese spoke with people on the streets of New York about who they think is gaining the upper hand, what they want the two leaders to discuss and how Americans view Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Xi is returning to the White House after 11 years, while Trump will personally receive him. AI, trade, Iran and arms sales to Taiwan remain points of contention, with tensions putting pressure on ordinary people’s lives.

    US-China relationsXi Jinping visitTrump-Xi summitgreat-power rivalry

    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-24 02:16Original
  • Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit
    Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit

    US President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airfield outside Washington on Wednesday, opening a lavish state visit focused on trade, artificial intelligence and Iran. The two powers are seeking to preserve a fragile diplomatic and economic truce.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsstate visit

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:48Original
  • Xi Jinping says China, US should be partners, not rivals
    Xi Jinping says China, US should be partners, not rivals

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said upon arriving in the United States for a state visit that China and the US should be partners rather than rivals. He called for a stable relationship centered on cooperation, moderate competition, manageable differences and peace, and said he looked forward to in-depth talks with Donald Trump on bilateral and global issues.

    China-US relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpstate visit

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:44Original
  • Xi confident China and US can find the right way to get along

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that he is confident China and the United States can find the right way for two major countries to coexist in the new era. He called for both sides to move in the same direction and pursue a stable relationship centered on cooperation, moderate competition, manageable differences and commitments to peace.

    China-US relationsXi JinpingDonald Trump

    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 01:39Original
  • Xi says China and U.S. should be partners, not rivals

    Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a written speech after arriving in the United States for a state visit on Wednesday that China and the U.S. should act as partners rather than rivals. He said China’s national rejuvenation and making America great again could proceed together, complement each other and benefit the world.

    China-U.S. relationsXi Jinpingstate visit

    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-24 00:57Original
  • China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations
    China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations

    US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews for talks and a state dinner. Trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and the war on Iran are at the centre of the agenda as Trump seeks to stabilise global relations.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingsummit

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-24 00:43Original
  • Xi arrives in Washington, set to receive rare planeside welcome from Trump
    Xi arrives in Washington, set to receive rare planeside welcome from Trump

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington to begin his state visit and is set to receive a rare planeside greeting from President Donald Trump.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpstate visit

    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:57Original
  • Xi-Trump meeting puts US-China AI superpower ambitions in focus
    Xi-Trump meeting puts US-China AI superpower ambitions in focus

    The United States and China are competing for AI leadership while seeking to keep the technology under human control. Trump places defeating China above concerns about AI risks, while Beijing warns that confrontation could hinder global governance. AI is expected to be a key summit issue, but how either side will address its dangers remains unclear.

    artificial intelligenceUS-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinping

    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:30Original
  • Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for state visit as US and China extend trade truce
    Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for state visit as US and China extend trade truce

    Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a state visit, with Donald Trump personally welcoming him. US-China talks are taking centre stage as the two countries extend their trade truce.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumptrade truce

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:29Original
  • Trump personally welcomes Xi Jinping at start of US state visit
    Trump personally welcomes Xi Jinping at start of US state visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where US President Donald Trump personally greeted him at the start of a three-day state visit. The ceremony included both countries’ anthems and a gun salute. Trump is due to hold a formal welcome and talks with Xi at the White House, with AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran expected on the agenda.

    US-China relationsXi JinpingDonald Trumpartificial intelligence

    BBBC Chinese★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:23Original
  • Xi arrives in U.S. for state visit, welcomed by Trump at airport

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States. Donald Trump and Melania Trump gave Xi and Peng Liyuan a rare planeside welcome, with a gun salute and both countries’ national anthems performed.

    Xi JinpingDonald TrumpU.S.-China relationsstate visit

    CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:20Original
  • Xi arrives in US as Trump personally welcomes him for state visit
    Xi arrives in US as Trump personally welcomes him for state visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a highly anticipated official state visit. US President Donald Trump made the rare move of greeting Xi in person on the tarmac.

    Xi JinpingDonald TrumpUS-China relationsstate visit

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:19Original
  • Trump welcomes Xi with red carpet and military flyover
    Trump welcomes Xi with red carpet and military flyover

    Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red-carpet ceremony and a military flyover, opening the Chinese leader’s three-day visit to the US. Two B-1 bombers passed overhead to mark Xi’s arrival; the aircraft are a key part of the US combat arsenal and are known for their exceptionally loud roar.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsdiplomacy

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 23:03Original
  • Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip
    Trump greets China’s Xi Jinping on arrival for three-day US trip

    US President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as Xi began a three-day US visit focused on security, trade and technology. The rare airport greeting underscored Washington’s view of the importance of its relationship with Beijing, despite continuing tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and wider influence.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsdiplomacy

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:56Original
  • Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit
    Trump hosts China’s leader at high-stakes summit

    President Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington for a high-stakes summit, NBC News reports.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China summit

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:49Original
  • Live updates: Trump welcomes Xi to Washington
    Live updates: Trump welcomes Xi to Washington

    US President Donald Trump personally greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as Xi arrives in Washington. Their anticipated talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The visit is Xi’s first state visit to Washington in a decade.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingsummit

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:49Original
  • Trump rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi
    Trump rolls out the red carpet for China’s Xi

    Trump is set to welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the two leaders scheduled to hold private talks at the White House on Thursday.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relations

    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:27Original
  • Trump greets Xi at aircraft stairs after his arrival in US

    US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at the aircraft stairs after Xi arrived in the United States for a visit. The two leaders shook hands. China’s Foreign Ministry said the state visit would run from September 23 to 25.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relations

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:17Original
  • Trump greets Xi at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit
    Trump greets Xi at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit

    Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as the Chinese president began a state visit to the United States. Despite tensions over artificial intelligence development and wider geopolitical instability, Trump is expected to offer an unusually lavish reception, including a 21-gun salute and private tea. Tech leaders have also been invited to a state dinner.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsartificial intelligence

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-23 22:12Original
  • Preparations underway to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at airport
    Preparations underway to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at airport

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States. Preparations for a welcome ceremony were underway at Joint Base Andrews to receive him.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 21:55Original
  • Trump to welcome Xi Jinping at airport for U.S. state visit
    Trump to welcome Xi Jinping at airport for U.S. state visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States. President Donald Trump went to Joint Base Andrews to welcome him.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingU.S.-China relationsstate visit

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 21:40Original
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping to Arrive in US for State Visit
    Chinese President Xi Jinping to Arrive in US for State Visit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 20:59Original
  • View from White House ahead of Xi-Trump summit
    View from White House ahead of Xi-Trump summit

    CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports from outside the White House ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States, as the two countries navigate complicated relations.

    Xi JinpingDonald TrumpU.S.-China relationsWhite House

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-23 16:52Original
  • Bessent, China’s He to tackle ‘unfinished business’ before Trump-Xi summit
    Bessent, China’s He to tackle ‘unfinished business’ before Trump-Xi summit

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng would meet for a second time this week to clear up “unfinished business” ahead of the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingdiplomacy

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:50Original
  • Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China
    Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

    As Trump gets ready to meet Xi, tensions between the United States and its allies are making it harder for Washington to coordinate pressure on an increasingly resilient China.

    TrumpXi JinpingU.S.-China relationsdiplomacy

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:07Original
  • Trump welcomes Xi for a White House summit expected to be high on pageantry and low on substance
    Trump welcomes Xi for a White House summit expected to be high on pageantry and low on substance

    President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House as both leaders seek to preserve stability between the world’s two largest economies. Few concrete outcomes are expected from their meeting.

    Donald TrumpXi JinpingUS-China relationsWhite House summit

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 15:03Original
  • China’s Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say
    China’s Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say

    Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week without the group of Chinese business leaders Beijing had hoped to bring for meetings with US President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.

    Xi JinpingUS-China relationsWashington

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-23 14:40Original
  • White House rolls out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
    White House rolls out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

    Donald Trump will host Xi Jinping in Washington this week, with AI, trade and Taiwan expected on the agenda. The leaders may discuss extending a US-China trade truce due to expire in November, while rare-earth exports and possible AI cooperation remain key issues. Xi is set to receive an unusually lavish welcome, including a state dinner and military flyover.

    US-China relationsDonald TrumpXi Jinpingartificial intelligencetrade

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 14:32Original
  • As Xi meets Trump, who is winning the US-China trade war?
    As Xi meets Trump, who is winning the US-China trade war?

    Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are set to meet at the White House as the two largest economies remain locked in a trade and technology rivalry. Trump’s tariffs have not reduced US deficits or prevented China from posting a $1.2 trillion global trade surplus. The fragile tariff truce, AI restrictions, sanctions and critical-mineral controls are also expected to shape the talks.

    US-China tradeDonald TrumpXi JinpingAI rivalry

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-23 12:20Original

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ faces slower growth and AI disruption in livestream shopping

For almost a decade, China’s “Lipstick King” has symbolized the livestream shopping industry, helping turn a niche format into one of the country’s leading retail channels. He now faces slower growth and disruption from artificial intelligence.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 01:20

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ faces slower growth and AI disruption in livestream shopping
China’s ‘Lipstick King’ faces slower growth and AI disruption in livestream shopping

Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion Fund

Investment firm 1789 Capital is negotiating to raise $3 billion for its second growth fund, according to a person familiar with the matter. Donald Trump Jr., a partner at the firm, is seeking to expand its investments in startups through larger bets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 22:30

Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion Fund
Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion Fund

EXCLUSIVE: Hellman & Friedman explores sale of Applied Systems at up to $10 billion, sources say

Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is considering a sale of insurance software provider Applied Systems that could value the company at as much as $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hellman & Friedman explores sale of Applied Systems at up to $10 billion, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: Hellman & Friedman explores sale of Applied Systems at up to $10 billion, sources say

BlackRock sees a potential $5 trillion AI-driven stablecoin trade

BlackRock says increasingly autonomous AI systems could become a new class of stablecoin customer, making continuous micropayments for data, software and computing resources. Its report says stablecoins may benefit from machine-native commerce, though traditional payment networks could adapt and the value captured by crypto assets will depend on fees, staking and gas-sponsorship models.

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BlackRock sees a potential $5 trillion AI-driven stablecoin trade
BlackRock sees a potential $5 trillion AI-driven stablecoin trade

Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment focused on resilience

Microsoft plans to invest more than $10 billion across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait by 2030, including in cloud and AI infrastructure. A senior executive said the investment would focus on resilience.

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Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment focused on resilience
Microsoft plans $10 billion-plus Gulf investment focused on resilience

AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says

Americans are increasingly turning to AI for snack recommendations, according to Conagra Brands. The Slim Jim maker says the shift is helping drive demand for higher-protein foods, bolder flavors and products designed around specific health goals.

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AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says
AI is changing how Americans choose snacks, Conagra says

From AI and ski to cruises and Gen Z: dnata CEO on travel trends shaping the UAE and beyond

dnata’s new Group CEO, Nabil Sultan Al Murr, says consumer habits are changing rapidly, from the rise of AI-powered travel offers to stronger demand for ski holidays, cruises and food experiences.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 11:02

From AI and ski to cruises and Gen Z: dnata CEO on travel trends shaping the UAE and beyond

OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war

The OECD raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%, saying investment in artificial intelligence was supporting expansion. It warned that the Middle East war was fueling inflation and that prolonged fighting could further weaken growth.

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OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war
OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war
  • OECD projects global economic growth at 2.9% in 2026
    OECD projects global economic growth at 2.9% in 2026

    The OECD’s interim outlook projects global growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027, with G20 growth broadly stable. G20 headline inflation is expected to reach 4.1% in 2026 before easing. The OECD warned that Middle East conflict, disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz or Bab al-Mandeb, and damage to energy facilities could drive prices higher and cause commodity shortages.

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China’s new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent

Beijing has introduced rules allowing authorities to stop engineers, founders and specialists in batteries, rare earths and AI from leaving China when their expertise is deemed a threat to industrial and technological security. Analysts say the broader curbs reveal concern over economic weakness, capital outflows and the departure of entrepreneurs and skilled personnel.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:54

China’s new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent
China’s new travel rules unsettle tech giants and talent

OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock

AI-driven investment is helping the global economy perform marginally better than expected this year, the OECD said Wednesday. But the energy shock is becoming more entrenched and is weighing on the outlook for 2027.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:15

OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock
OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock

AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Global AI trade is showing signs of recovery as lower oil prices, Meta Platforms’ launch of a new agentic tool and anticipation of the China-US leadership summit revive interest in technology stocks. The Nasdaq-100 reached a record high on Tuesday, while China’s chip-heavy Star Market 50 and South Korea’s Kospi have rebounded since July.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:02

AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
AI trade outlook brightens as oil falls and Meta’s Muse agent boosts tech stocks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

Shenzhen Camsense Technologies, which makes spatial sensors for robotic vacuum cleaners, has launched a Hong Kong IPO seeking about HK$680 million (US$86.7 million). Co-founder Zhou Kun said exports and procurement for existing client products remain normal despite Washington’s recent import ban, with possible disruption mainly affecting new-product development schedules.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 05:00

Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban
Chinese robot-vacuum sensor maker launches Hong Kong IPO despite US ban

Nasdaq hits record high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Investors looked past AI safety risks, stretched technology valuations and the energy shock from the US war on Iran. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.45 percent to a record, taking its year-to-date gain above 17 percent, while signs of possible US-Iran diplomatic progress renewed attention on AI’s profit potential.

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Nasdaq hits record high as AI frenzy gathers pace
Nasdaq hits record high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Asian shares were on course for a sixth straight session of gains on Wednesday, supported by signs that consumer demand for AI applications was continuing to lift technology stocks. Oil prices weakened amid reports of increased supply from the Middle East.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:30

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued
Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’

Shares of major banks, insurers and online travel agencies fell Tuesday as investors worried that personal AI agents such as Meta Platforms Inc.’s Muse could disrupt businesses benefiting from “consumer inertia” — the habit of continuing to buy something even when a better alternative is available.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 02:01

Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’
Meta’s Muse Drags Down Stocks That Depend on ‘Consumer Inertia’

China’s AI self-reliance offers opportunities but brings valuation and geopolitical risks: BofA

Bank of America says China’s drive for technology self-reliance is creating new investment opportunities in artificial intelligence stocks. But stretched valuations and geopolitical tensions are making the sector an increasingly risky bet, even as Chinese tech firms catch up with overseas rivals and prominent listings widen investor choice.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-23 00:00

China’s AI self-reliance offers opportunities but brings valuation and geopolitical risks: BofA
China’s AI self-reliance offers opportunities but brings valuation and geopolitical risks: BofA

Financial stocks fall as AI competition and flattening yield curve draw scrutiny

U.S. financial stocks came under pressure on Tuesday, with investors concerned about competition from artificial intelligence and uncertainty surrounding AI-related IPOs. Bond-market moves that could signal weaker conditions ahead added to the pressure.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 22:00

Financial stocks fall as AI competition and flattening yield curve draw scrutiny
Financial stocks fall as AI competition and flattening yield curve draw scrutiny

OtherOctober Prime Day is weeks away, but these can’t-miss beauty deals are already live

October Prime Day is still a few weeks away, but expert-vetted discounts on skin care, hair care, makeup and beauty tools are already available for shoppers who want to buy early.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-22 20:48

October Prime Day is weeks away, but these can’t-miss beauty deals are already live
October Prime Day is weeks away, but these can’t-miss beauty deals are already live

Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million in Microsoft and Amazon sales

Trump disclosed more than 1,100 trades from July, including sales of technology stocks such as Amazon and Microsoft when the Magnificent Seven stocks surged on July 20 and added $291 billion in market value in a single day. The sales were worth as much as $25 million.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 17:10

Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million in Microsoft and Amazon sales
Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million in Microsoft and Amazon sales

Developing countries attract 40% of global data centre investment: World Bank

Developing countries are attracting 40% of global investment in data centres, the World Bank says. However, rising electricity demand from AI data centres could drive up energy prices for households and businesses.

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Developing countries attract 40% of global data centre investment: World Bank
Developing countries attract 40% of global data centre investment: World Bank

Amazon and Shorea Capital deals highlight foreign interest in commercial property

Foreign investors continue to build their presence in Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market. An Amazon unit and Singapore-based Shorea Capital are among the latest buyers; Colliers said Shorea won the tender for The Pemberton, a mixed office and retail property in Sheung Wan, for an undisclosed sum, highlighting sustained demand from Southeast Asian investors.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-22 10:00

Amazon and Shorea Capital deals highlight foreign interest in commercial property
Amazon and Shorea Capital deals highlight foreign interest in commercial property

As Trump and Xi meet, investors bet on both sides of the AI divide

As China and the United States race to build separate artificial intelligence supply chains, investors are backing both sides: US banks are raising funds for AI startups in China, while Chinese capital is flowing into US technology companies.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 09:00

As Trump and Xi meet, investors bet on both sides of the AI divide
As Trump and Xi meet, investors bet on both sides of the AI divide

AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock said AI could be a bubble, with no evidence yet that it is making the economy more efficient. She said rapid adoption and data-centre investment were adding to inflation rather than growth, and warned that a disorderly fall in tech valuations could hurt economic activity.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 08:54

AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says
AI could be a bubble and is not yet lifting Australia’s productivity, Bullock says

US battery startup that ditched Kentucky for China opens factory as Trump, Xi meet

A US battery startup has opened its first factory in China after abandoning plans to build it in Kentucky. The move highlights the limits of President Donald Trump’s push to bring manufacturing home as he hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 06:40

US battery startup that ditched Kentucky for China opens factory as Trump, Xi meet
US battery startup that ditched Kentucky for China opens factory as Trump, Xi meet

TechAMD joins trillion-dollar chipmaker club as AI demand surges

AMD has become the latest company to reach a trillion-dollar valuation, with the AI investment boom driving its shares higher and data-centre demand fuelling record growth.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 05:00

AMD joins trillion-dollar chipmaker club as AI demand surges
  • AMD Set to Top $1 Trillion in Market Value as Chip Stocks Soar
    AMD Set to Top $1 Trillion in Market Value as Chip Stocks Soar

    Semiconductor shares surged Monday as early indications that Meta Platforms’ new artificial intelligence agent is succeeding fueled enthusiasm about demand for the chips required to run such agents. AMD’s market value is poised to exceed $1 trillion.

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Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries

China’s high-tech industry sales revenue rose 15.7% year on year from January to August 2026, while high-tech manufacturing grew 18.9%, the State Taxation Administration said. AI-related integrated circuit manufacturing and intelligent vehicle equipment posted increases of 67.7% and 38.8%. Officials said tax policies would continue supporting businesses and new growth drivers.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-22 04:53

Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries
Tax data shows rapid growth in China’s high-tech industries

SoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO

The Masayoshi Son-backed data centre company is slowing its IPO amid market concerns about an AI slowdown and weak interest in a new debt sale.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:51

SoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO

AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

Artificial intelligence adoption could raise economic output in Latin America and the Caribbean by 5.1% after a decade, according to forthcoming Inter-American Development Bank research. The impact on wages will depend on whether workers can shift into expanding jobs, with wages potentially declining if they cannot.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-21 23:25

AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says
AI could lift Latin America, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade, but wages may fall, IDB says

Swire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify

As Chinese consumers seek more variety in local drink aisles, Swire Coca-Cola has introduced a robotic order-picking system at a Zhengzhou factory this month. The company has invested 900 million yuan (US$134.3 million) there, while its supply chain chief said China remains a growth market amid changing consumer habits.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 23:00

Swire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify
Swire Coca-Cola turns to robots to handle heavy lifting as Chinese tastes diversify