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PoliticsSep 7Xi extends congratulations on 70th anniversary of China Media Group Xiaolaba program for children -- China Economic NetChinese leader Xi Jinping has sent congratulations for the 70th anniversary of the China Media Group's Xiaolaba program for children. This highlights the state's recognition of a long-running media initiative.en.ce.cn · China
BusinessSep 7China to issue 300 bln yuan in special treasury bonds to boost financial firm capital -- China Economic NetChina is set to issue 300 billion yuan in special treasury bonds to boost the capital of financial firms. This measure aims to strengthen the financial sector.en.ce.cn · China
Sci & TechSep 7Chinese , Pakistani Researchers Discuss Frontiers of Bilateral Cooperation at Peking University Symposium -- China Economic NetChinese and Pakistani researchers discussed bilateral cooperation at a symposium held at Peking University. This highlights ongoing scientific and technological collaboration between the two nations.en.ce.cn · China
ConflictSep 7Iran to announce restricted zone outside Hormuz Strait : top security official -- China Economic NetA top security official from Iran states that the country plans to announce a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. This development could have significant implications for international shipping and regional security.en.ce.cn · China
BusinessSep 7China pumps $53bn into banks and insurersBeijing widens recapitalisation plan to more state-controlled institutions in bid to boost financial performanceFinancial Times
BusinessSep 7How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in AfricaCost appears to be a deciding factor for most African countries when it comes to energy as they observe the factors that influence US and Chinese policy decisions. In a sign of the contrasting energy strategies pursued by Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump says “drill, baby, drill” while China drives a leap towards renewable energy. With China’s advances in solar generation and battery technologies making acquisitions cheaper, a consensus is coalescing across the continent around...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 7The Emerging U.S.-China DétenteA confident Beijing and a pragmatic Washington can get along.Foreign Affairs
MilitarySep 7Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cutsManila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessSep 7China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economyIt comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.BBC World
Sci & TechSep 7China’s ‘Tesla imitators’ have a new mission: build affordable humanoid robots for consumersWhen Nio CEO William Li outlined earnings prospects for the Shanghai-based carmaker in March, he could not help but liken the automotive business to the development of robots. “I think robotics will represent a natural extension of our carmaking capabilities and business acumen,” Li told reporters at a media briefing after Nio posted its first-ever quarterly profits for the three months ending December. “Don’t you think that every car we produce in the future will actually be a robot? Its...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 7Ancient roots: China pioneering sex therapist warns of rise of ‘relationship blind’ phenomenonBehind many sexual difficulties lie questions that extend far beyond the confines of the bedroom. After years of assisting clients in navigating issues of intimacy and relationships, one of China’s pioneering sex therapists has observed how gaps in education and communication shape individuals’ most private struggles. Originally from Taiwan, Tong Songzhen began her career as a nurse before attaining a doctorate in sexology from Shu-Te University. Since 2016, she has established sex therapy...South China Morning Post
BusinessSep 7China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing RussiaFresh off Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, project officials have announced the successful drilling of a key tunnel along the long-stalled China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway. This marks the first milestone for the flagship project under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, offering China a critical trade corridor bypassing Russia. The 210-metre (690-foot) tunnel was the first drilled through in the Kyrgyz section since full-scale work began in June 2025, China’s state...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 6China Pacific influence campaign threatens regional unity , Taiwan official warnsA Taiwan official has warned that China's influence campaign in the Pacific region poses a threat to regional unity. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on international relations.shanghainews.net · China
BusinessSep 6Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumptionLan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public data infrastructure shapes the artificial intelligence race with the United States. This interview...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 6Heading to America to bridge the gap in US-China relationsBefore boarding my flight to Boston late last month, I spent the better part of three days doing something I never imagined I would do in more than 30 years of covering China: scrubbing my phone. Old emails, screenshots, WeChat threads that might be read the wrong way, anything that could be misconstrued in an airport interview room – all deleted, just in case. I was not being paranoid. I was following advice now routinely passed among Chinese travellers to the United States: carry a clean...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 6Three Points Of Significance From China July 2026 Politburo Meeting - AnalysisAn analysis details three significant points from China's July 2026 Politburo Meeting. This provides insight into future political directions and policy shifts within a major global power.eurasiareview.com · United States
DisasterSep 6Photos: UN urges global aid after China, Nepal floods kill over 1,300Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 6Rewriting world history puts China’s image and ‘cultural security’ at risk: party journalRadically rewriting world and Chinese history without solid proof could threaten China’s international image and national identity, a leading Communist Party journal has warned. There has been a growing trend to promote a less Western-centric view of history in recent years, while Beijing has also been keen to promote the idea that Chinese civilisation has a long and continuous history. But at the same time, the so-called pseudo-historical school – which has cast doubt on the origins of Western...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 6India, China hold first Corps Commander meeting in ArunachalTalks take place a few days before the BRICS Summit, which Xi Jinping is expected to attend, and amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh; the meeting indicates an expansion of the military dialogue mechanismThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingSep 6China, Nepal race to find thousands still missing 12 days after floodsAl Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 6What China’s Lop Nur desert base expansion means for PLA stealth jets in race with USChina is rapidly expanding a flight-test facility deep in its western desert, satellite imagery has revealed, a push that analysts say could help fast track the development of its next-generation military aircraft as air-power rivalry with the United States intensifies. Latest satellite photos of the facility near Lop Nur, in China’s western Xinjiang region, show four large new hangars, new taxiway work, a circular pad believed to be an engine-run or turnaround area, and possible fuel-storage...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 6Trump Venezuela Push Opens New Front With China – Sri Lanka GuardianA US initiative regarding Venezuela is reported to be creating new diplomatic tensions with China. This indicates an expansion of geopolitical competition between the US and China in the context of Latin American politics.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
ConflictSep 6India , China to hold first Corps Commander - level talks today at Wacha along LAC in Arunachal PradeshIndia and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks today at Wacha along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh. These talks aim to address border disputes between the two nations.chinanationalnews.com · China
Sci & TechSep 6Punching above their weight: how China’s AI giants stretch each dollar in compute raceThe massive gap in artificial intelligence spending between US and Chinese tech titans may not buy the advantage expected for American giants, as lower domestic costs and heavy state support allow Chinese firms to secure far more computing power per dollar, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratings. While US hyperscalers outspent their Chinese counterparts by a staggering margin, the physical gap in computing capacity was nowhere near as wide as those mega-budgets suggested, the report...South China Morning Post
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