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- 1China and U.S. Align on Iran: Open Hormuz, No Nuclear WeaponsβChina, U.S. Agree on Iran: No Toll on Hormuz and No Nuclear Weapons for Tehran
China and the United States have reached an understanding on Iran, agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to traffic and that Tehran must not acquire nuclear weapons. The reported alignment is notable given the two powers' usual friction over Middle East policy, and it signals shared interest in keeping Gulf oil shipments flowing and preventing nuclear proliferation.
- 2ESWIN to become Hong Kong's first listed RISC-V chip firm with $2.5 billion raiseβΌESWIN is set to be HK's first listed RISC-V open-source chip firm by raising up to $2.5 bln
Chinese chipmaker ESWIN is preparing a Hong Kong listing that would make it the city's first publicly traded RISC-V open-source chip company, aiming to raise up to $2.5 billion. The move highlights growing investor interest in RISC-V, an open-source alternative to Arm and x86 architecture, amid ongoing US-China technology restrictions and efforts to build a domestic semiconductor supply chain.
- 3U.S. missile system to be stored indefinitely at Okinawa baseβA powerful U.S. missile system that has been deployed in Japan for joint military exercises with the Self-Defense Forces
A powerful U.S. missile system deployed to Japan for joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces will be stored indefinitely at a key military base in Okinawa Prefecture from mid-October, the Japan Times reports. The open-ended arrangement, rather than withdrawal after training, is likely to fuel debate in Okinawa over the growing U.S. military footprint and tensions with China and North Korea.
- 4Pentagon Probes Diversion of F-35 Jet Parts to Hong KongβPentagon Investigating How F-35 Fighter Jet Parts Bound for US Were Diverted
The Pentagon has opened an investigation into how F-35 fighter jet components that were supposed to be delivered to the United States ended up diverted to Hong Kong. The probe focuses on how the parts, presumably subject to strict export controls given the stealth program's sensitivity, changed course, and whether security or supply-chain rules were breached.
- 5China Opens Four New High-Speed Railway LinesβChina opened four high-speed railway lines to traffic today. The world's largest high-speed rail network keeps expanding
China put four new high-speed railway lines into service, further expanding the world's largest high-speed rail network. The openings mark another step in the country's ongoing buildout of fast rail infrastructure, drawing attention to the scale and pace of its transport development compared with the rest of the world.
- 6US investigates F-35 parts diverted to Hong KongβUS investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
US authorities have opened an investigation after parts destined for the F-35 fighter jet programme were diverted to Hong Kong. Lawmakers and defence officials are expected to scrutinise how sensitive components ended up in the territory, raising concerns about supply-chain security and potential Chinese access to restricted American military technology.
- 7Yuelu Conference 2026 Draws AI Industry to ChangshaβThe # Yuelu # Conference 2026 brought artificial intelligence companies, # robotics # developers , researchers and # inv
The Yuelu Conference 2026 opened in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on September 23β24, bringing together artificial intelligence companies, robotics developers, researchers and investors. The event featured an opening ceremony and ten themed "AI+" forums covering applications of AI across industries, positioning Changsha as a growing hub for China's AI and robotics sectors.
- 8Robots steal the show at Zhuhai indoor theme parkβRobots steal the show at worldβs largest indoor theme park in Zhuhai
Robots are drawing crowds at the world's largest indoor theme park, located in Zhuhai, southern China. The venue is showcasing robotic attractions and performances as a central feature of the visitor experience, highlighting China's push to integrate robotics into entertainment and tourism.