US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
"Scott Bessent told the BBC's US news partner CBS that this included a "final deal" on TikTok's US operations and a deferral on China's tightened rare earth minerals controls."
--- For some reason I doubt that the TikTok deal will pass the muster of current U.S. laws. But we will have to wait and see. I also doubt that China will do much about its rare earth restrictions.
"Bessent said the countries had "reached a substantial framework for the two leaders", adding: "The tariffs will be averted." The Chinese government said in a statement that both negotiating teams "reached a basic consensus on arrangements to address their respective concerns". "Both sides agreed to further finalise specific details,""
--- So, still quite some waiting and seeing to do.
China's industrial profits expand for second month in September
"Nomura economists cautioned that August's unexpected surge in industrial profits, which broke a three-month streak of declines, had also partly been buoyed by a low base and "should be taken with a grain of salt," suggesting scepticism about a genuine recovery in corporate earnings."
--- And there's some reason for a lot of skepticism about a more general recovery of the Chinese economy.
China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays
"The C919 has 48 major suppliers from the U.S. -- including GE, Honeywell and Collins -- 26 from Europe and 14 from China"
--- As you can see, a completely homegrown alternative.
China’s newest aircraft carrier not as capable as 50-year-old US ship in one key respect, former US officers say
"Both of the catapults are situated close to the middle-front section of the landing area, so either the J-15 or J-35 (China’s two carrier-based fighter jets) would roll over the catapults when they land, temporarily preventing them from being used for launch operations and thus affecting the takeoff efficiency of the fighter jets."
--- Chabuduo culture in action.
"aircraft would be at risk of flight deck collisions as they move to and from elevators to the hangar deck below for takeoffs and landings, Schuster and Stewart said. The only option is to reduce the pace of flight deck operations to try to prevent flight deck mishaps"
--- That implies that they would actually try to prevent flight deck mishaps. But, just like Russia, China doesn't care that much about safety.
South Korea grapples with surge in anti-China sentiment as Xi Jinping prepares to fly in
"Tensions with China have long been fuelled by disputes such as Chinese economic retaliation after South Korea deployed a US missile defence system, illegal fishing in Korean waters and claims of cultural appropriation, but experts say these grievances are now being weaponised by a resurgent rightwing movement in South Korea. And it is having an effect. Anti-China sentiment has surged across South Korea over the past decade, rising from 16% in 2015 to over 71% in 2025, according to East Asia Institute polling."
--- Yeah, right. And just because of the demonstrations of a tiny minority, suddenly 71% of South Koreans distrust China. It must be all Trump's fault, not China doing anything wrong.
Chinese ice dancers under investigation after holding toy missile at event
"TV footage showed Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing sitting with a large toy in the shape of a missile labelled “DF-61” as they were waiting for their scores in the “kiss and cry” area at the Cup of China on Saturday. The toy was briefly held up by Ren, Xing and a coach, then placed across Xing’s lap. The DF-61 is a new Chinese-made, land-based intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons which was unveiled at a military parade last month."
--- Soft power with Chinese characteristics.
Australia ‘increasingly alone’ in countering China’s influence in Pacific, aid report shows
India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
--- China Uncensored: "This Is The DUMBEST Idea I've Ever Heard"
--- CNBC: "China, U.S. agree to 'very successful framework' for trade talks between Trump, Xi Thursday"
China fordert gegenseitigen Respekt zwischen Peking und Berlin
"Als Teil der wichtigsten Volkswirtschaften der Welt biete die Zusammenarbeit zwischen China und Deutschland Vorteile für beide Seiten, sagte Außenamtssprecher Guo Jiakun in Peking. Insbesondere in der aktuellen Situation sollten Deutschland und China gegenseitigen Respekt und Gleichberechtigung wahren und die beiderseitigen Beziehungen auf dem »richtigen Weg vorantreiben«"
--- Berlin soll das tun, was die KPCH will. Und ansonsten bitte die Klappe halten.
Wadephul setzt auf Verständigung mit China im Streit um Seltene Erden
""Trotzdem setzen wir parallel darauf, dass ein fairer Handel mit China in allen Bereichen, auch in Bereichen der Seltenen Erden und auch der Chips, weiter möglich ist", betonte Wadephul. "Wir sind zu diesem fairen Austausch und zu diesem fairen Handel weiter bereit und glauben, dass wir auch in Peking wieder Partner finden.""
--- Idiot.
USA und China nähern sich im Zollstreit an
