SCMP Highlights: Xi-Putin Alliance, Rare Earths, and Investor Impact

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1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · SCMP · 2026-05-22 04:34

   Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP’s 7 highlights

   We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Substance for …

2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Bob Savic · 2026-05-21 12:30

   Russia, US increasingly see China as an anchor for peace and prosperity

   Beijing is increasingly seen as key to securing international stability and economic opportunities, a status which both Washington and Moscow are converging on. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent foreign policy interactions with the leaders of the United States and Russia high…

3. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Vanessa Cai · 2026-05-14 14:17

   The toast, the tastes and the tech selfie that crowned the US-China summit

   The chandeliers glittered at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday night when Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump raised a toast to a “fantastic” summit. “It was a fantastic day, and in particular, I want to thank President Xi, my friend, for this …

4. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Andrew Sheng · 2026-05-08 21:30

   Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order

   The old order is dead. We just don’t know what will replace it. As Henry Kissinger reminded us in his 2014 book World Order, “no truly global order has ever existed”. After US President Donald Trump’s erratic actions, the gloves are off. American comedians and Iranian Lego cartoo…

5. Fortune TIER_1 · Jordan Blum · 2026-05-19 07:00

   High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map

   The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.

6. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Ashley Gold · 2026-05-21 16:44

   Scoop: White House postpones AI EO signing ceremony

   <p>The White House has postponed its planned ceremony for President Trump to sign a new executive order on AI and cybersecurity, per a note seen by Axios.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>President Trump suggested it's because he didn't like the order he was supposed to sig…

7. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Courtenay Brown · 2026-05-19 15:58

   How global economic imbalances resemble an ancient parable

   <p>The global economy<strong> </strong>faces the types of massive imbalances that preceded previous crises — despite important differences — and it's not yet clear how this debt cycle will end.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The last four decades of economic turbulence tr…

8. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-19 14:54

   So, all the money pumped into AI is because the US missed the bus of renewable energy and is incapable to compete in that area against China, so it is using AI,

   So, all the money pumped into AI is because the US missed the bus of renewable energy and is incapable to compete in that area against China, so it is using AI, this massively wasteful technology, as a excuse for keeping high demand for polluting energy sources while wishfully th…

9. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Mike Allen · 2026-05-17 11:00

   Scoop: Trump advisers fear China may target Taiwan in next 5 years

   <p>Some close advisers to President Trump fear <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/15/trump-xi-china-summit" target="_blank">the biggest substantive result</a> of the <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/china" target="_blank">China</a> summit is heightened danger that Chinese…

10. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-16 06:32

    The German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) has dropped a political bombshell with a report documenting how the # UAE has become one of th

    The German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) has dropped a political bombshell with a report documenting how the # UAE has become one of the leading destabilizing forces in # Africa https://www. swp-berlin.org/publications/pr oducts/comments/2026C19_UAE_Afric…

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11. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Dave Lawler · 2026-05-15 18:32

    Trump waffles on Taiwan arms deal after Xi talks

    <p>President Trump said Friday he's unsure whether he would greenlight a planned $14 billion weapons package for <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/taiwan-2027-china-invade-trump-response" target="_blank">Taiwan</a> after discussing arms sales in "great detail" with Chines…

12. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-05 08:22

    RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/116520 988942965448 56-minute deep dive *Unstable global situation, including # UAE leaving # OPEC and # Trump 's ill-fated

    RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/116520 988942965448 56-minute deep dive *Unstable global situation, including # UAE leaving # OPEC and # Trump 's ill-fated # IranWar *Realignments --- # China , # India , # Russia , # EU , Gulf States --- w/o US necessarily at center *Stock m…

13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-22 06:57

    “The New Scramble: How Trade Deals and AI Are Redrawing Africa’s Future” https://www. alai.info/en/the-new-scramble- how-trade-deals-and-ai-are-redrawing-africa

    “The New Scramble: How Trade Deals and AI Are Redrawing Africa’s Future” https://www. alai.info/en/the-new-scramble- how-trade-deals-and-ai-are-redrawing-africas-future/ # DIGITALSETTLERCOLONIALISM # DIGITALCOLONIALISM # TechnoFeudalism # AFRICA # news # Iran # Russia # China # L…

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14. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-20 21:08

    "We are going through very harsh and difficult circumstances, and we struggle daily to secure our basic needs. We no longer have enough, and we ask you not to l

    "We are going through very harsh and difficult circumstances, and we struggle daily to secure our basic needs. We no longer have enough, and we ask you not to leave our plea unanswered, as your help may be our lifeline." https:// chuffed.org/project/019df935-3 8e4-7568-955a-75682…

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15. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:36

    "Memoirs of a Therapy Dog," from Newman Springs # Publishing - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/wo rld-capitals.html#Rome Top 17 # AI Testing Tools in 2026

    "Memoirs of a Therapy Dog," from Newman Springs # Publishing - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/wo rld-capitals.html#Rome Top 17 # AI Testing Tools in 2026 (+ Claude Bonus) - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/wo rld-capitals.html#Accra Rob Delaney Joins Elizabeth Banks In …

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16. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:35

    Haruomi Hosono Announces # NewAlbum Yours Sincerely - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#Israel # Fashion student creates clothing line for autistic

    Haruomi Hosono Announces # NewAlbum Yours Sincerely - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#Israel # Fashion student creates clothing line for autistic - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk .html#7 Agentic # AI for # Robot Teams - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p…

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17. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:35

    # China ’s telecoms giants are selling # AI token plans - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#HongKong Tourist sparks fury in # Italy after diving in

    # China ’s telecoms giants are selling # AI token plans - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#HongKong Tourist sparks fury in # Italy after diving into # Rome 's - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/wo rld-capitals.html#Lilongwe # Somalia Approves # Investment Protec…

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18. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:33

    UGA graduate dies during trip to # Alabama lake - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c-continents.html#CentralAsia What time and # TV channel is Cork v Ker

    UGA graduate dies during trip to # Alabama lake - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c-continents.html#CentralAsia What time and # TV channel is Cork v Kerry on tonight - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/po litics.html#3 # Missouri ’s new anti-abortion law will hurt fami…

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19. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:33

    UGA graduate dies during trip to # Alabama lake - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c-continents.html#CentralAsia What time and # TV channel is Cork v Ker

    UGA graduate dies during trip to # Alabama lake - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c-continents.html#CentralAsia What time and # TV channel is Cork v Kerry on tonight - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/po litics.html#3 # Missouri ’s new anti-abortion law will hurt fami…

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20. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:33

    # HongKong ’s CUHK aims to bring # AI to life with humanoid-focused - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#HongKong # Iran says nuclear enrichment rig

    # HongKong ’s CUHK aims to bring # AI to life with humanoid-focused - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/et c.html#HongKong # Iran says nuclear enrichment rights cannot be ‘neg - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/br eaking-news.html#5 Revolt Against # Starmer Reignites Debat…

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21. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 20:32

    All 12 PLP Senators named as # Parliament is - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/he alth.html#1 # Trump posts # AI slop featuring shackled alien - https:// k

    All 12 PLP Senators named as # Parliament is - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/he alth.html#1 # Trump posts # AI slop featuring shackled alien - https:// kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us -capitals.html#Columbia OBA's Linda Smith On Single Use # Plastics - https:// kensbookinfo…

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22. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-17 06:23

    India stands out as one of the biggest losers as the artificial intelligence trade reshapes global investment flows. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

    India stands out as one of the biggest losers as the artificial intelligence trade reshapes global investment flows. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /05/17/india-missing-out-ai-boom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # business # ai # india # china # us # tech

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23. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-12 21:10

    Are International A.I. Guardrails Even Possible? # News # TechNews # AI # Trump # Xi # USA # China # ArmsRace https:// youtu.be/O1Fb1SgNHRw

    Are International A.I. Guardrails Even Possible? # News # TechNews # AI # Trump # Xi # USA # China # ArmsRace https:// youtu.be/O1Fb1SgNHRw

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24. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-12 21:10

    Daily Podcast: Are International A.I. Guardrails Even Possible? # News # TechNews # AI # Trump # Xi # USA # China # ArmsRace # podcast https:// soundcloud.com/n

    Daily Podcast: Are International A.I. Guardrails Even Possible? # News # TechNews # AI # Trump # Xi # USA # China # ArmsRace # podcast https:// soundcloud.com/nickaesp/iag

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25. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-05-07 07:35

    RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/116527 870660523192 56-minute deep dive *Unstable global situation, including # UAE leaving # OPEC and # Trump 's ill-fated

    RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/116527 870660523192 56-minute deep dive *Unstable global situation, including # UAE leaving # OPEC and # Trump 's ill-fated # IranWar *Realignments --- # China , # India , # Russia , # EU , Gulf States --- w/o US necessarily at center *Stock m…

26. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] · 2026-04-30 21:45

    AI Saves the Trump Economy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/economy-gdp-ai-investment-tariffs-pce-index-480c8431 # AI # Economy # Tech

    AI Saves the Trump Economy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/economy-gdp-ai-investment-tariffs-pce-index-480c8431 # AI # Economy # Tech