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China Pledges Firm Support for Cuba as US Pressure Escalates
China pledged to “firmly support” Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, as Washington escalates pressure on Havana.…
Yu Haiwen Becomes Great Wall Protection Officer After 30 Years
Yu Haiwen, a 53-year-old farmer in Hebei’s Baiyangyu Village, has spent more than 30 years guarding the Great Wall beneath his home. He became an…
Beijing CPPCC Proposes Modern Industries for Rural Outskirts
Beijing’s CPPCC held a consultation on September 28 about building modern industries in the capital’s rural outskirts.
China Development Report 2026 Launched in Beijing
The China Development Report 2026 was launched in Beijing on September 30 in Chinese and English. Compiled by the Development Research Center of the…
China Activates Level-IV Geological-Disaster Response for Guizhou
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management activated a level-IV national geological-disaster emergency response for Guizhou on September 30. The measure…
China, U.S. Set Ten Economic and Trade Arrangements
China and the United States have agreed on ten arrangements after their eighth economic and trade consultation, held from September 20 to 23 in New…
China Association for Science and Technology Unveils Two AI Models
China’s Association for Science and Technology unveiled two AI models on September 30 under its “New Tiangong Kaiwu” initiative:
Beijing–Harbin Expressway Expansion Begins Panjin–Shenyang Pilot
Construction began on September 30 on a pilot section of the Beijing–Harbin Expressway expansion between Panjin and Shenyang. The 129.52-kilometre…
China’s Electric Trucks Gain Ground on Yulin Coal Routes
Electric trucks are increasingly replacing diesel rigs on coal-hauling routes around Yulin, in China’s Shaanxi province, as diesel prices climb…
China to Host 2026 Financial Street Forum in Beijing October 19-22
China will hold the 2026 Financial Street Forum Annual Conference in Beijing from October 19 to 22, with approval from the State Council.
China Opens Joint Military Support and Training Base in Laos
China has opened a jointly maintained military logistics and training base at Ban Keun Airport in Laos. The China-Laos Military Joint Support and…
North Korea Allegedly Holds Suspected Defectors Beneath Beijing Embassy
A Seoul-based human rights group alleges that North Korea is operating a secret prison beneath its embassy in Beijing. Suspected defectors are…
China Issues 354 Million Green Certificates in August, Up 15.75%
China issued 354 million green certificates in August 2026, up 15.75% from July, according to National Energy Administration data. The certificates…
Yi Huiman Indicted on Bribery Charges in China
China’s former securities regulator chairman Yi Huiman has been indicted on suspicion of bribery. The Qingdao People’s Procuratorate has filed the case…
China Accuses Taiwan’s DPP of Dishonoring WWII Martyrs
China accused Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party on Sept. 30 of distorting World War II history and “desecrating the martyrs.”
US Charges Two Indians Over Alleged China-Sourced Fake Ozempic Scheme
A US federal grand jury indicted Swapandip Roy and Vicky Ramancha over an alleged scheme to obtain counterfeit Ozempic in China and sell it to US…
China Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion at 50.1% in September
China’s manufacturing PMI rose 0.3 points to 50.1% in September, returning to expansion after two months below 50%. Production accelerated to 51.7%…
China Warns of Response if EU Targets Chinese Trade
China’s commerce ministry has warned of a “resolute response” if the European Union restricts Chinese companies or products. The threatened response…
Toyota Sales Fall for Seventh Straight Month as China’s EV Market Weighs on Demand
Toyota’s car sales fell for a seventh straight month, dragged by a 23% drop in Toyota- and Lexus-brand sales in China in August. Global group…
Shanghai Launches Global Food Event, Names Seven Food Landmarks
Shanghai launched its 2026 “Flavor Without Borders” global food event in Qingpu District on September 29, marking the final season of this year’s…
China’s Ministry of Public Security Unveils Eight New Organized Crime Cases
China’s Ministry of Public Security announced eight cases it described as new forms of organized crime, following a nationwide police operation. Local…
Bian Chenglin expelled from Communist Party over Guangxi bribery
The investigation found he used his position to engage in "reliance on the school" schemes, converting public power into a tool for personal profit. He…
India foreign tourist arrivals rise 10.6% in August as Bangladesh and China lead growth
This changes the economics of the sector. When arrivals surge from Bangladesh and China, the average ticket price and per-capita spending often differ…
US Ambassador to China says Trump offered arms sales to Xi
Trump offered to sell arms to China’s Xi, U.S. ambassador says. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
U.S. and China release product lists for $30 billion tariff deal
U.S. and China release product lists for $30 billion tariff deal. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Harbin-Yichun Line: China’s Northernmost High-Speed Rail Opens
The immediate consequence is a compression of time that reshapes local economics. A commute or a business trip that previously required a long, winding…
China rejects Western AI safety standards, prioritizing state control over algorithmic autonomy
If diplomatic friction prevents the creation of a unified international standard, the result will likely be a "two-speed" global AI governance model…
Guangdong tourism spending hits 12.55 billion yuan on Mid-Autumn holiday
Guangdong records 12.55 billion yuan in tourism spending during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Chinese embassy rebukes Philippine defense secretary over South China Sea remarks
The specific details of Teodoro’s September 26 remarks remain undocumented in this single source, which limits the ability to assess the precise…
Typhoon Dujuan Threatens Pakistan-Hong Kong Cricket Quarter-Final
Pakistan vs Hong Kong Live Score, Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Quarter-Final. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
China’s research ship conducts unapproved surveys in Japan’s EEZ
The Kexue was caught in the act of deploying equipment, which moves the interaction from a passive presence to an active, prohibited activity under…
China’s State Council Sets 2026 Press Conference for SOE Reform Under 15th Five-Year Plan
Live Poster: State Council Information Office Holds Press Conference on Implementing '15th Five-Year' Plan and Promoting High-Quality Development of Centra
Shanghai universities award volunteers at 48th WorldSkills Competition
Youth Power Fuels Artisan Excellence: WorldSkills Volunteers Bridge China and International Partners. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
China and Peru Pilot Mutual Fruit Data Recognition on Qianke-Shanghai Route
The route itself is proving its value as a two-way trade artery. While blueberries head east, Shanghai's Waigaoqiao port has dispatched seven…
China Sends Two Giant Pandas to Zoo Atlanta for 10-Year Conservation Partnership
On the diplomatic front, the gesture provides a low-risk signal to domestic and international audiences that channels of communication remain open. It…
China’s Three Major Telecom Operators Suspend ‘Zero-Yuan Phone’ Installment Deals
The suspension aligns with new financial marketing regulations taking effect on September 30, which mandate that promotional content avoid misleading…
Japan concerned China will use Trump-Xi summit to bolster case against Tokyo
Japan wary China could use Trump-Xi summit to bolster narrative against Tokyo. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
India's Men Beat Uzbekistan 2-0, Women Draw With China in Chess
Men’s Match: Nihal Sarin, D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa each secured victories over Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov, Ortik Nigmatov, and Jakhongir Vakhidov…
U.S. and China agree to establish bilateral AI incident communication channel
The most immediate beneficiary is the global tech sector, where companies operating in both markets face a lower risk of sudden, retaliatory export…
Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD Added to US Defense Blacklist Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Pentagon blacklist of Chinese firms likely agenda item for Trump-Xi summit. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Pinglu Canal Businesses Weigh New Trade Shortcut to Southeast Asia
Testing the waters? Businesses weigh China’s new trade shortcut to Southeast Asia. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
China Expels Two Top Generals From Party and Military, Citing Disloyalty
The immediate consequence is a hollowed-out command tier. With the vice-chairman and chief of staff gone, the operational and political weight of the…
Report: Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen top China's AI computing power city rankings
Beijing (1st): Leads via a complete computing supply chain and strong model application firms. Hangzhou (2nd): Ranks high on AI innovation clusters…
CIIE Expo Showcases Practical AI Tools for ASEAN Market
This approach changes the dynamic for international observers who typically view AI as a complex, high-stakes domain. By showcasing "AI that serves…
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regions launch Jing-Jin-Ji Study-Tour Alliance
The alliance also addresses a practical headache: logistics. When a Beijing school wants to take students to a Hebei county, or a Tianjin group to a…
Mamata Banerjee Hand-Drew Party Symbol. It's Now Tied To An Indira Gandhi Case
Mamata Banerjee Hand-Drew Party Symbol. It's Now Tied To An Indira Gandhi Case. What changed, why it matters and what comes next.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Says India’s Semiconductor Projects Are Advancing
Ashwini Vaishnaw said at Semicon India in New Delhi that India’s semiconductor effort had moved beyond earlier ambitions and was gaining confidence…
All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Links 21 Partners in Guangzhou
On September 17 in Guangzhou, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce held an industry-education integration meeting and autumn recruitment…
China Warns EU Draft Procurement Law May Restrict Chinese Firms
China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Sept. 17 that a European Commission draft Public Procurement Act includes “Europe first” provisions…
Narendra Modi’s 76th Birthday Draws Childhood Memories in Vadnagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Sept. 17, and two childhood friends, Dolat Khan Pathan and Shamaldas Modi, recalled his early years in…
Lianghe Launches Destination Wedding Brand Linking Travel and Culture
Lianghe County in Yunnan launched “Travel Wedding Preferred Destination: Love in Yunnan” on the evening of September 16, 2026. Wedding-industry…
Kvartal 95 Loses Production Assets in Russian Strike
A Russian drone strike destroyed a Kyiv warehouse used by Kvartal 95, the production company co-founded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in…
Pinglu Canal Opens, Could Boost China’s Aluminum Competitiveness
The Pinglu Canal began navigation on September 16, opening a new river-to-sea route from southwest China to the Beibu Gulf. An expert from Kunming…
China’s Four Ministries Set 2030 Agricultural Insurance Goal
China’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National Financial Regulatory Administration, and National Forestry and…
Fu’erke Global Positions China as a Hub for Value Creation
China News Service reports that Fu’erke Global, a Kongsberg Group company, now sees China as an innovation and value-creation base rather than mainly a…
2026 Integrated Circuit Expo Highlights China’s Semiconductor Collaboration
The three-day 2026 International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo concluded on September 11 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in…
2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum Opens in Guangzhou Amid AI Growth Debate
The 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum opened in Guangzhou on September 16, bringing together major global companies, investment institutions and research…
China’s Underage Internet Users Reach 198 Million, Blue Book Says
A youth-development blue book released on September 14 in Jinan says China has 198 million underage internet users, with internet penetration among…
Cross-Strait Chinese Photography Awards Announce Fourth Edition
The fourth Cross-Strait Chinese Photography Awards were announced in Hangzhou on September 14, alongside the opening of the seventh Cross-Strait Image…
Zhou Hong Sentenced to 10 Years and 8 Months for Diverting HK$60.17 Million
Former Wanhong Holdings Group chief executive Zhou Hong was sentenced by Hong Kong’s High Court to 10 years and eight months in prison for diverting…
China’s State Council Upgrades Investigation Into Qingdao Shipyard Fire
China’s State Council has upgraded its investigation into the September 10 fire at China State Shipbuilding Group’s Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co.…
Beijing Shijingshan Integrates Zero-Waste Standards Into Services Trade Fair
Beijing’s Shijingshan district integrated “zero-waste” standards into the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services, which closed on…
China Central Bank Conducts 504 Billion Yuan in Overnight Reverse Repos
The People’s Bank of China conducted 504 billion yuan in overnight reverse-repurchase operations on Sept. 14, while setting its seven-day…
Chinese AI Tennis Robots Gain Global Orders as Clubs Adopt Rentals
AI tennis robots are becoming paid court equipment in China, with users renting mobile machines for 60–120 yuan an hour. The robots move around the…
YL201 Reports World-First Phase III Data for B7-H3 ADC
At the World Lung Cancer Congress in Seoul on September 13, Professor Zhang Li of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center presented results from the phase…
Xi Jinping Advances Global South and AI Cooperation at BRICS Summit
President Xi Jinping attended the 18th BRICS leaders’ meeting in India on September 12–13, 2026, taking part in nearly 10 events in less than 24 hours…
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Students Expand Networks at Beijing Camp
The 13th Beijing-Hong Kong Student Orientation and Exchange Camp concluded in Beijing on Sept. 13, bringing together more than 100 students from Hong…
Hailin’s Lion’s Mane Mushroom Products Enter Hong Kong, Macao Markets
Hailin, Heilongjiang, known as China’s “hometown of lion’s mane mushrooms,” said its Hericium erinaceus products have entered the Hong Kong and Macao…
China E-Commerce Shifts Toward Experience, Value and Local Consumption
At the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, speakers described Chinese e-commerce as shifting from online product sales…
Xi Jinping Calls for BRICS Cooperation’s Third “Golden Decade”
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for BRICS cooperation to enter a third “golden decade” during the first phase of the group’s 18th leaders’ meeting…
Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi Reaffirm China-India Partnership Amid Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sept. 12 during the 18th BRICS leaders’ summit. The two leaders…
Li Hongzhong Visits Russia for China-Russia SME Forum and Irkutsk Trip
From Sept. 9 to 12, Li Hongzhong, a member of the Communist Party of China Politburo and vice chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing…
Yinchuan Hosts Reunion Event for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese
More than 140 people gathered in Yinchuan, Ningxia, on Sept. 11 for the “Our Festival: Celebrating Reunion Together” event ahead of the Mid-Autumn…
Mohan Port Opens Emergency Passage Three Times Overnight
On Sept. 10, officers at Mohan Immigration Inspection Station in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, received three emergency requests within three hours involving…
China Approves Retirement-Age Increase to 63 for Men, 58 for Women
China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee has approved a gradual retirement-age increase beginning in 2025 and unfolding over 15 years…
Lululemon’s China Growth Slows as Leggings Sales Fall 20%
lululemon’s global revenue fell 4% year on year to about $2.4 billion in its 2026 fiscal second quarter, while comparable sales declined 9%. Mainland…
Guangxi Holds Teaching Competition for Ship-Crew Training Instructors
Guangxi held a teaching-ability competition for ship-crew training instructors in Qinzhou on September 11, 2026. The event was organized by the Guangxi…
Guangzhou Nansha Auto Port Vehicle Exports Rise Nearly 50% Year on Year
Vehicle exports through Guangzhou’s Nansha auto port rose nearly 50% year on year from January through August 2026, according to China News Service.
China’s Communist Party Journal Warns of Pseudo-History Risks
The Communist Party’s theoretical journal Qiushi warned on September 7, 2026, that unsupported efforts to rewrite Chinese and world history could…
Guangdong-Hong-Kong-Macao Forum Launches Deep-Sea Cooperation Mechanism
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Forum on Marine Cooperation and Development was held in Guangzhou on September 11, hosted by the Guangzhou municipal…
Liu Yun Expelled From Communist Party, Case Sent to Jiangxi Prosecutors
China’s discipline authorities expelled Liu Yun, a former Sinopec Party Leadership Group member and chief accountant, from the Communist Party on…
Zhou Jun Sentenced to Death With Two-Year Reprieve
Based on reporting by China News Service, Shanghai’s Second Intermediate People’s Court sentenced Zhou Jun, former president of Shanghai Industrial…
China’s A-Share Market Closes Lower as More Than 4,800 Stocks Fall
Based on reporting by China News Service’s financial outlet, mainland China’s A-share market closed lower on September 11. The Shanghai Composite fell…
US Coast Guard Moves Six Cutters From Middle East to Pacific
According to South China Morning Post reporting, the United States is moving six fast-response Coast Guard cutters from a more than 20-year Middle East…
Hong Kong Activists Lee and Chow Convicted in Security Trial
Based solely on BBC News reporting, Hong Kong activists Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, have been found guilty of inciting others to subvert…
China May Gain Diplomatically From US African Visa Restrictions
Based on reporting by the South China Morning Post, US visa services have been suspended in 25 African cities since August 1, pushing applicants to…
Burkina Faso Shows Reported Chinese Sky Dragon 30 Missiles
Burkina Faso has publicly shown footage of multiple missile launches from a mobile vehicle that observers identify as China’s Sky Dragon 30…
Chinese Armed Trainer Jets Drive Philippine Aircraft From Scarborough Shoal
Based on reporting by the South China Morning Post, China sent at least three JL-10 trainer jets carrying PL-5 air-to-air missiles over Scarborough…
China and South Korea Exchange Protests Over Korea and Taiwan Language
Based on South China Morning Post reporting, China and South Korea exchanged formal protests on September 4. South Korean national security adviser Wi…
Citigroup Eyes China Brokerage Licence as Soon as This Month
Citigroup expects regulatory approval for a wholly owned China brokerage business as soon as this month, according to Reuters Business reporting citing…
Chery Acquires Nissan’s South African Plant for EV Production
Based on AP News reporting, Chery, described as China’s largest auto exporter, acquired Nissan’s former Rosslyn plant near Pretoria in July. Chery…
China Factory Activity Contracts in August Despite Export Uptick
Based on AP News reporting, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said the official manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August from 49.2 in July. That is…
China Arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi Pyramid-Scheme Crackdown
Based on South China Morning Post reporting, Chinese authorities arrested and detained 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi on suspicion of pyramid-scheme…
Chinese Academy of Sciences Extracts Seawater Uranium Above US Target
This account is based on reporting by the South China Morning Post. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and…
Shein Shares Fall in Hong Kong Trading Debut After $1.7 Billion IPO
Based on reporting by AP News, Shein began trading in Hong Kong on Tuesday after a long-delayed public-listing plan. It raised about $1.7 billion at…
Nepal-China Border Flash Flood Destroys Rasuwagadhi Crossing
Based on BBC News reporting, a debris-laden flash flood on 26 August swept away the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadhi, Nepal’s immigration and customs…
Putin and Xi Reaffirm China-Russia Strategic Alliance
Based on Al Jazeera News reporting, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin renewed their strategic alignment in Bishkek on August 31, during the Shanghai…
Thomas Weir Pauken II Sentenced to Two Years for China Agency
Based on NBC News World reporting, Thomas Weir Pauken II, 51, received two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent…
China’s Xi Urges Middle East Security Framework in Egypt
Based on Al Jazeera’s reporting, China’s Xi Jinping told Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on September 2 that Middle East countries should oppose…
Nepal-China Floods Kill More Than 1,270 as Rescues Continue
Based on Al Jazeera’s reporting, floods and mudslides linked by scientists to a glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung have killed more than 1,270…
China Draws Technology Visitors as Global Innovation Race Heats Up
China is drawing technology visitors as the global innovation race intensifies, according to Reuters World’s report. The account points to humanoid…
China-Linked Hackers Reportedly Backdoored Executives’ Laptops via USB
Based on reporting by VentureBeat, a Chinese state-linked hacking group reportedly compromised executives’ laptops during an agricultural industry…