HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - Caught on Camera

Xi Jingping suffered stroke, fainted during BRICS 2026 summit? China Democratic Party claims military helicopter transported him directly to Beijing's Army Hospital

Claims about Xi Jinping's health emerged after his absence from a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, with Chinese dissident Wanjun Xie alleging that the Chinese president fainted and later suffered a severe ischaemic stroke. Xi attended the summit and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while no official confirmation has…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visit

Sebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in Washington

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Xi Jinping Reportedly 'Lost Consciousness' at BRICS Summit as Unverified Claims Cite 'Serious Health Problem' and Hospitalisation

Unverified online reports claim Xi Jinping lost consciousness, suffered a stroke and was hospitalised after the BRICS Summit, but officials and independent medical sources have provided no confirmation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI at ‘pro-human’ summit

Leftwing senator and far-right strategist rail against tech oligarchs but offer competing visions on Chinese ‘cold war’

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Viral Putin, Modi and Xi selfie at BRICS summit is AI-generated

A viral selfie allegedly showing leaders including, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is AI-generated. A SynthID watermark shows it was created using OpenAI tools. Several leaders pictured, including Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and…

France 24 · Sep 15

As Silicon Valley's own scientists warn of human extinction, China pitches itself as the adult in the AI room

China advocates for global artificial intelligence governance and international cooperation. Leading AI figures in the US have issued stark warnings about the technology's risks. Researchers express concerns about rapid development and potential existential threats. China emphasizes balancing AI advancement with robust safety measures and regulations. This discussion precedes a potential…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

What If AI Escapes Human Control? China Is Already Preparing For That Possibility

Beijing has identified AI systems acquiring resources, replicating themselves and seeking power as risks that its safety framework must address.

International Business Times · Sep 15

UN calls for AI to be reined in as China and Trump downplay threat

US president Donald Trump dismisses need for guardrails as 'sick conspiracy' against AI

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth ‌Social, adding that China ⁠would benefit ⁠from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

President Trump Says He's Open To Chinese EVs. But Only If They're Made Here

During a segment on Fox News, Trump said he'd be okay with them if they were made domestically. But current laws make that tough.

InsideEVs · Sep 14