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1. China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty
China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and front-loading ahead of the “super golden week” holiday – though the latest flare-up with the United States over the weekend has renewed uncertainty over the economic outlook.
2. US Senate pushes for Taiwan to attend Rimpac drill in latest defence bill
The US Senate has approved its defence policy bill for the 2026 financial year, which for the first time “strongly encourages” inviting Taiwan’s navy to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercise.
3. Sending a message: Beijing issues documents without Word format amid US tensions

China’s expansion of its rare earth export controls appeared to mark another escalation in the US-China trade war last week. But the announcements were also significant in another way: unusually, the documents could not be opened using American word processing software.
4. QBZ-191 assault rifle allows Chinese small arms to gain tactical and export edge
China’s small arms – less conspicuous than its cutting-edge fighter jets but just as significant – are undergoing a major transformation.
5. ‘Deep integration’ of Chinese military will overcome weaknesses: PLA mouthpiece

China’s military mouthpiece has called for greater efforts to address what it says are deficiencies in the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) integrated joint operational capabilities.
6. Shing-Tung Yau on why China needs to ‘chart its own path’ for tech independence
The influential maths expert calls to nurture domestic talent, notes “profound symbolic weight” of Hong Kong’s bid to host top 2030 conference.
7. Leading Japanese chemist Eiichi Nakamura joins China’s Nankai University

One of Japan’s most distinguished chemists, Eiichi Nakamura, has been appointed a chair professor at Nankai University in China.


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China’s exports defy expectations, military mouthpiece’s PLA vow: SCMP daily highlights

A ship is seen at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on October 9. Photo: AFP

China has launched a drive to reduce its reliance on foreign technology, including software systems like Microsoft Office, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Photo: AP

In China’s military parade on September 3, weaponry paraded within formations did not originate from a single theatre command or service branch. Photo: Xinhua

Professor Eiichi Nakamura’s 50-year career has included numerous scientific awards and accolades. Photo: Handout

China’s Xi pledges US$110 million for women’s empowerment as Beijing hosts global summit

President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with national leaders and other delegates ahead of the opening ceremony for the Global Women’s Summit, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Pool via Reuters

President Xi Jinping delivers his keynote speech at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Pool via Reuters

China must overcome tech ‘choke points’, People’s Daily warns, amid US tensions

China is striving to reduce its reliance on foreign technology, especially in the semiconductor sector, as the US tightens its chip export controls. Photo: Shutterstock

An employee works at a chip factory in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. China is striving to reduce its reliance on foreign technology, especially in the semiconductor sector, as the US tightens its chip export controls. Photo: AFP

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From China’s outbound shipments beating estimates to a maths guru on domestically groomed talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From China’s outbound shipments beating estimates to a maths guru on domestically groomed talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


China’s exports defy expectations, military mouthpiece’s PLA vow: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From China’s outbound shipments beating estimates to a maths guru on domestically groomed talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty

From China’s outbound shipments beating estimates to a maths guru on domestically groomed talent, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage