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Global Market: China state insurers, banks to raise up to $54 billion to bolster capital

China’s Ministry of Finance will inject up to $10.4 billion into five state-owned insurers as part of a broader plan to strengthen financial stability. The recapitalisation comes as tighter solvency rules and falling bond yields pressure insurers, while Beijing encourages greater equity investments. Analysts expect a measured, rather than aggressive,…

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Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy dispute

Russia's film screening in Taiwan has raised government concerns about China's narrative. The film focused on Japanese militarism and World War Two history. China views the war as a heroic struggle against Japanese aggression. Taiwan argues Beijing claims credit for a war fought before its founding. Disputes over historical interpretations…

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Elephant, Dragon & Bear: Modi, Xi and Putin may converge at BRICS for a big power play

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years. Modi meets Putin on Friday, and a Modi-Xi meeting is widely expected. India's chairship focuses on practical economic cooperation and resilience.…

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China sought visas for Xi’s 67-member delegation on August 27, just two weeks before BRICS visit was announced

China sought visas for President Xi Jinping's delegation weeks before his BRICS summit participation was announced. Xi will arrive in New Delhi for a 24-hour visit and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Preparations were underway for weeks, despite the late public announcement by Beijing. The visit aims to…

The Economic Times

3 Tiananmen vigil organizers set to be sentenced in Hong Kong national security case

Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown are set to be sentenced Friday for their convictions of inciting subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

Her Spine Curved 140 Degrees the Wrong Way, and the Bigger Problem Was Her Lungs

Surgeons in Beijing rebuilt a 36-year-old woman's spine from neck to sacrum after a backward curve no medical journal had ever described.

Medical Daily

India-China thaw: Five things to know as Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to India for a summit on Saturday that could mark the biggest step in a cautious thaw after years of hostility between the two countries. "The very fact that President Xi is coming to India does indicate that... even if it's because of the turbulence…

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'Mutually beneficial, win-win in nature': Chinese Foreign Ministry on trade ties with India

China has described its economic ties with India as mutually beneficial and win-win. Beijing has also urged New Delhi to provide "a fair business environment" for Chinese firms. This comes amid both the nations' efforts to rebuild ties following tensions and border clashes in the recent past.

The Economic Times

China Says AI Distillation Is 'Normal' Business, Not Theft, and Warns US Against Crackdown

China denies US accusations of AI model theft, calling it a normal practice. Beijing warns of countermeasures and urges cooperation, while US agencies detail alleged distillation methods.

International Business Times UK

Mao still revered in China as criticism remains risky 50 years on

Fifty years after Mao Zedong's death, his image and ideas remain deeply embedded in China, where his portrait still dominates Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing and Communist Party rhetoric continues to draw on his thinking. For older Chinese people, revolutionary songs keep memories of his era alive, while…

Radio France Internationale

China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolution

Beijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.

Euronews

'They have no position': China's note lands mid-speech; Philippines defence chief fires back on stage

NEW DELHI: Philippines defence secretary Gilberto C Teodoro publicly rebuked China at a defence forum in Seoul after a note outlining Beijing's position on the South China Sea arbitration was handed to him while he was speaking.

The Times of India

War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims

China is accusing the Philippines of “stirring up trouble” after Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply criticized Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

‘China needs to learn some decency’: Philippine Defence Chief publicly shames China's note to him while he was speaking during Seoul forum. Watch

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro publicly criticised China after a note outlining Beijing’s position on the South China Sea arbitration was handed to him during his speech at the Seoul Defence Dialogue. Teodoro called the move disrespectful and accused China of coercion, bullying and aggression.

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Global Market: China inflation rises in August, but weak demand remains a concern

China’s consumer inflation accelerated to 0.8% in August, while producer prices rose 3.8%, both slightly above July levels. Despite the improvement, subdued domestic demand remains a major concern, with consumer prices below Beijing’s 2% target for years. Strong exports, technology industries and AI-related demand continue supporting economic growth.

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Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: US

A U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-China summit offers a chance to prevent miscalculations. Taiwan is enhancing its defense capabilities to deter potential threats from China. The island nation rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims and…

Latin Times

China Warns Against U.S. Interference in Venezuela After Washington Secures Major Oil Deal

Beijing warned the U.S. against interfering in China-Venezuela cooperation following a major oil pact between Washington and Caracas involving 17 strategic fields and over $100 billion in potential investment.

The Economic Times

China's exports in August rise 25% on car and chip fillip

China's exports expanded 25% year-on-year in August in US dollar terms, matching forecast and accelerating from the 23.9% growth in the previous month, customs data showed on Tuesday. Imports soared 28.2%, compared with a 27.5% year-on-year increase in July and a forecast of a 30% rise.

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Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89

Hong Kong’s first post-handover leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has died at age 89

The Economic Times

US-China AI race takes a dangerous turn: former White House official says Washington must prepare for extreme measures if China reaches AGI first

A US official proposed extreme options to counter China's potential artificial general intelligence breakthrough. These options include intelligence operations, cyber activity, and military action against Chinese AI infrastructure. Experts warn that attacking data centers could trigger a direct conflict between nuclear-armed nations. The US currently leads in AI, but China's…

Euronews

European Parliament's report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat up

The European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.

The Conversation

Humanoid robots can sprint and box – but the real test is doing the laundry

At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games 2026 in Beijing, robots sprinted, boxed, played football and tackled tasks inspired by factories, restaurants and emergency situations. The robot Tiangong Ultra even completed the 100 metres in 8.64 seconds, quicker than Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second world record.

The Independent UK

Japan protests as China slaps new measures against its exports of a key chipmaking material

Japan has protested Chinese controls that will limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips

The Economic Times

Nepal flash floods: India's Embassy in Beijing asks families of missing nationals to submit DNA samples

Indian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for identification. Chinese authorities can now receive and compare these crucial DNA samples. Blood samples from parents are prioritized, followed by spouses and children. Siblings and other relatives can…

The Economic Times

China starts charging fees on chipmaking chemical from Japan

China began collecting "deposits" on imports of a key chipmaking chemical from Japan on Tuesday after it said a probe found evidence of dumping that harmed Beijing's domestic industry. The Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday that "preliminary evidence showed the investigated imports from Japan were involved in dumping, and…

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