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Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as rate hike fears weigh on sentiment

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, with the CSI300 and Hang Seng heading for weekly losses amid thin trading volumes, weaker liquidity and rising expectations of further US interest rate hikes. Mainland metal stocks led declines, while oil shares gained on stronger crude prices.

The Economic Times

Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: Border ties, trade on the agenda as Chinese President gears up for India visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS Summit this Saturday. His visit aims to stabilize India-China relations after years of strained interactions. The meeting with Prime Minister Modi will focus on border issues and economic cooperation. Both leaders will discuss managing the boundary dispute and trade imbalances.…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

Xi’s first India trip since 2019 offers olive branch to PM Modi

During the BRICS summit this weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in India, aiming to strengthen Sino-Indian ties. A meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated, especially following the recent de-escalation of border tensions—an effort deemed pragmatic by analysts. While core grievances like territorial disputes and relations with…

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Putin in India for Brics summit overshadowed by war

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in India on Friday for talks ahead of an 11-member Brics summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, with the leaders of China and Iran set to attend.

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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity

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MI5 chief says Britain faces greater danger now than on 9/11

In an exclusive op-ed for The Independent on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Sir Ken McCallum warns that Britain faces the ‘worst of both worlds’ – as Russia and China pose growing threats alongside terrorism

The Independent UK

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi emphasises on global welfare, positive dialogue ahead of key gathering

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized global well-being and positive dialogue for the upcoming BRICS Summit. Leaders from Russia, China, and other nations will gather in Delhi for discussions. The summit aims for meaningful conversations on various important global issues. Participants include heads of state and directors-general from international organizations. India…

The Economic Times

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

China-controlled Hong Kong to punish 3 who organised vigils for Tiananmen massacre

Hong Kong once had a strong civil society, regular mass protests and a relatively open press. Since the 2019 protest movement, however, the authorities have restricted political participation and prosecuted prominent activists and media figures. Several civil society groups have shut down, including the alliance behind the Tiananmen gatherings. In…

The Times of India

Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit set to be dominated by Middle East, Ukraine wars

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also expected…

France 24

Hong Kong court sentences Tiananmen vigil activists to between 5 and 7 years in jail

Three activists who had held annual vigils commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to between five and seven years in prison Friday for calling for an "end to one-party dictatorship". Prosecutors had argued that China's constitution enshrines the primacy of the Communist Party.

France 24

Anthropic disrupts state-backed surveillance campaigns using AI in China, Iran, Africa

Anthropic AI company has stopped several state-sponsored surveillance operations. These operations used its artificial intelligence models for spying purposes. Governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI for surveillance. Chinese developers also deceptively used Anthropic's AI models for their own development. The company also blocked efforts to design weapons and…

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Oil prices set to end week over $100 for first time in nearly 4 months

Oil prices are inching closer to the $100 mark as shipping routes come under rising attack. The Houthi grip on Yemen's Mocha port poses risks to Red Sea transport, while tankers in the Strait of Hormuz face threats that limit vessels in the Gulf. Diesel prices in the U.S. have…

The Guardian - UK

Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang review – the torture and hilarity of learning Chinese

An American Chinese student studies Mandarin in Taiwan, in this heartfelt journey of self-discovery and family secrets

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times UK

Anthropic Warns AI Is Making State Surveillance Cheaper and Easier To Scale

Anthropic says government-linked actors in China, Mali and Iran used Claude to analyse social media, compile dossiers, automate intelligence work and develop surveillance malware.

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France 24

Space: Europe urged to find its path, from crewed spaceflight to communications

From communications to crewed spaceflight, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for Europeans to "act" on a massive scale to find their place in the space race on Thursday – notably, against the United States and China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney,…

The Conversation

The long shadow of 9/11 and the retreat of an independent New Zealand foreign policy

Twenty-five years ago today, the world’s strongest military state found itself powerless to prevent attacks on its homeland by al Qaeda, a small transnational terrorist group.

InsideEVs

Trump Could Be Ready To U-Turn On Chinese EVs, One Senator Claims

A U.S. Senator claims that Trump may be warming up to the idea of Chinese EVs in America, and a meeting between the countries this month could move the needle.

The Economic Times

Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass $100 on more tanker attacks

Oil prices climbed over one hundred dollars per barrel on Thursday amid escalating attacks on shipping lanes. The surge was driven by fears of supply disruptions sparked by the Houthis' capture of a Yemeni port, posing significant risks to Red Sea navigation. Market analysts suggest that China's oil buying habits…

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Noel Gallagher's daughter unsure if she's also banned from China

Noel Gallagher's daughter is unsure if she can visit China because her famous dad has been branded an "enemy of the people" and is banned from the country.

The Economic Times

'All set for BRICS 2026!': PM Modi shares video of preparations at venue ahead of mega Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video showcasing the decorated Bharat Mandapam venue. Preparations are complete for the upcoming BRICS Summit, scheduled for September 12-13. China's President Xi Jinping will attend, marking his first India visit in seven years. Several other world leaders are also confirmed to participate in the…

The Conversation

Viral African dance videos are busting stereotypes in China – and making money for some

Connected to wireless earphones, Yoofi Greene from Ghana begins his dance steps down a busy sidewalk in Guangzhou, China. People, bicycles and cars zoom past. Pedestrians watch with a mix of amusement and annoyance as he glides by them and moves to occupy the middle of the street.

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