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BUSINESSSep 1India 7 . 8 % Q1 growth puts it well ahead of China , US and EuropeIndia reported a 7.8% economic growth in Q1, surpassing the growth rates of China, the US, and Europe. This indicates strong economic performance relative to other major economies.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSAug 31CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey's contrarian economic viewIn many ways it seems that the party has ended for many U.S. and European corporations that once enjoyed a big advantage in China.CNBC
POLITICSAug 31Trump praises China for remaining ‘relatively inactive’ during Strait of Hormuz crisisUS President Donald Trump praised China on Monday for remaining on the sidelines during the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington. “Even with the Strait of Hormuz, he’s relatively inactive. He’s been relatively inactive by comparison to what he could have been,” Trump said while responding to a reporter’s question on Xi’s likely visit. “He’s coming in a couple of weeks. He looks forward to it. I look forward to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31India needs to make up its mind about economic ties with ChinaAs India prepares for the Brics summit less than two weeks away, relations with China are warming up. On July 22, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during the East Asia Summit; five days later, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited China. Last week, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval also visited Beijing, for border talks. But India remains deeply ambivalent when it comes to economic engagement with China: it seeks Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31China ordains Bishop of Datong , third under Vatican pact in two monthsChina has ordained a new Bishop of Datong, marking the third such appointment under a Vatican pact within two months. This represents a development in the relationship between China and the Vatican.angelusnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31Leaders Of China , Russia And India Are Among Heads Of State Meeting To Counter US InfluenceLeaders from China, Russia, and India are meeting with other heads of state to address and counter US influence. This matters as it signifies a notable development in global power dynamics and international relations, potentially shaping future geopolitical landscapes.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
WORLDAug 31China Eastern Sydney to Shanghai flight review : seats are roomier | Blayney ChronicleA review of a China Eastern flight from Sydney to Shanghai highlighted that the seats were roomier. This provides consumer information for potential travelers on this route.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 31China rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina has expressed strong anger regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This incident signifies heightened diplomatic friction concerning Taiwan's international status and regional influence.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 31Xinhua Headlines : Xi , Japarov chart new course for China - Kyrgyzstan tiesThe leaders of China and Kyrgyzstan have outlined a new direction for their bilateral relationship, indicating developments in diplomatic ties.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31China ready to advance hand in hand along path of modernization with Mongolia , says XiChinese leader Xi Jinping stated that China is prepared to cooperate with Mongolia on modernization efforts. This signifies a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and shared development.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSAug 31Things might be heating up for Philip Morris in ChinaSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31US targets China’s global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday targeted China’s global trade surplus, raising concerns over “excessive imbalances,” weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in Washington for a bilateral summit with US President Donald Trump. “We are confronting persistent global imbalances that undermine prosperity,” Bessent said in his opening address at the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. The United States holds the G20 presidency in 2026,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 31Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and ChinaFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 31Update : China August PMI signals improved sentiment , steady new momentumAn update indicates that China's August Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) shows improved sentiment and sustained new momentum. This suggests positive economic trends for China.beijingbulletin.com · China
DISASTERAug 31Photos: Nearly 1,000 dead, thousands missing in Nepal–China border floodsAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 31Why China is concealing the truth about the devastating floods in Kyirong , Tibetthetibetpost.com · China
DISASTERAug 31How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disasterIn Tibet, a digital crackdown followed the deadly flood that has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border. Censors erased viral footage while Chinese state media flooded platforms with official content.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 31Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments owed for work on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University were among 30 American institutions ordered to audit their foreign research relationships, according to US officials, as...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31China Is Trying to Make AI Work for Health CareA state-backed push is raising the question: Who pays?Foreign Policy
MILITARYAug 31Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry ChinaIn its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31China smart farm tools win over global users - People Daily OnlineChina's smart farm tools are gaining popularity among global users, according to People Daily Online. This indicates growing international adoption of Chinese agricultural technology.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSAug 31US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China loomsThe United States' proposals to Brazil regarding critical minerals have not been answered, amid concerns about China's influence. This highlights a geopolitical competition for strategic resources.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 31China film studio lets tourists act in short dramas for US$30 to fight low attendanceChina’s Hengdian World Studios, the world’s largest film and TV studio, is now offering tourists the chance to shoot their own short dramas for about 200 yuan (US$30) per person, as a response to the recession caused by artificial intelligence. Previously, tourists flocked to Hengdian World Studios to admire the sets of their favourite dramas and explore the national 5A-rated attraction, which features over 100 sub-studios spread across 30 sq km and showcasing 5,000 years of history. Now, these...South China Morning Post