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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
MILITARYSep 6Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI ageChina has been urged to draw on the lessons from Ukraine’s communications as it looks at new forms of wartime messaging. A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations. It said such campaigns should try to shatter the adversary’s sense of security while strengthening domestic resolve and gathering international...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Column : China role in driving higher - quality development of the SCOA column analyzes China's role in promoting higher-quality development within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This details China's influence on regional international relations and economic strategy.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 6Nepal puts China , India and the US on noticeNepal has issued a notice to China, India, and the United States, indicating a significant diplomatic stance or demand. This suggests a shift in Nepal's foreign policy or its relationship with these major global powers.sentinelassam.com · India
BUSINESSSep 6How China youth job crisis is driving graduates to German vocational apprenticeshipsChina is experiencing a youth job crisis, leading some graduates to pursue vocational apprenticeships in Germany. This trend highlights economic challenges and shifts in global labor markets.scmp.com · China
WORLDSep 6My Take | Why China shrinking population may be a blessing , not a curseAn opinion piece explores the perspective that China's declining population could be viewed as beneficial rather than detrimental. This offers an alternative viewpoint on a significant demographic trend.scmp.com · China
DISASTERSep 6Search for missing after deadly mudslide in Chinabordermail.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 6China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor GaoChina will thwart US ambitions for global artificial intelligence (AI) dominance, the vice-president of the Centre for China and Globalisation has said, while warning that Washington’s military-focused strategy was pushing towards “AI for evil”. Addressing the Penang Peace Dialogue in Malaysia on Sunday, Victor Gao said the US was “weaponising and militarising AI”, and integrating the technology into systems ranging from drones and ballistic missiles to everyday software and hardware. This drive...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 6Search for missing after deadly mudslide in Chinacanberratimes.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGSep 6Search for missing after deadly mudslide in Chinaedenmagnet.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 6Turkey and Pakistan are growing closer , but where does China fit in ? The article explores the deepening relationship between Turkey and Pakistan and analyzes the role of China within this evolving geopolitical dynamic. This highlights a notable development in international relations.jpost.com · Israel
SCI & TECHSep 6Study that argued China’s solar policy hurt birds may have miscounted 2 billion egretsA study in one of the world’s top scientific journals that concluded China’s policy-driven solar energy expansion was harming bird diversity has come under fire after allegations emerged that the analysis may have used observations of 2.1 billion little egrets in a single park – more than the entire global population of the species. It also brought up heated conversations on social media about negative narratives surrounding China’s green energy sector. The study in question – by researchers in...South China Morning Post