U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.09.2026
China's August trade surplus hits $120.6 billion on 19.8% growth
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
Djokovic to return to China Open on Sky Sports after 11-year absence
Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will compete at the China Open this year, which runs from September 30-October 6 live on Sky Sports, marking a return to the event following an 11-year absence.
Sport
skysports.com
16.09.2026
China's real estate makes up 19% of fixed investment
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
AI 'doomers' risk kneecapping US vs China, but ex-Pentagon vet says both extremes miss the mark
Will Thibeau, a former Pentagon AI official, warns that "doomer"-driven AI regulation could hand China an edge and entrench an OpenAI-Anthropic duopoly.
Politics
foxnews.com
16.09.2026
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
World
cbsnews.com
16.09.2026
China's rural retail sales outpace cities, up 1.6% in August
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
‘We absolutely can’t surrender,’ top Republican says of AI race with China
Kentucky Republican Brett Guthrie warns against adopting the kinds of strict regulations that he argues have depressed tech advances in Europe.
Politics
politico.com
16.09.2026
Uzmetkombinat, China's Jiangsu SOHO sign MoU on new joint projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
Kyrgyzstan invites Korean firms to join China-Central Asia rail projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
Raducanu withdraws from China Open in latest injury setback
Sport
skysports.com
16.09.2026
Uzbekneftegaz, China's Eximbank discuss financing for import projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
China condiment firm Haitan buys Amoy Food
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
16.09.2026
China Isn’t Buying Silicon Valley’s Call for an AI Slowdown
The US and China agree that advanced AI poses serious risks. But Beijing is deeply skeptical of a deal that prioritizes keeping US companies ahead.
Tech
wired.com
16.09.2026
How Social Posts Made in China Sparked Anti-U.S. Protests in America
A Newsweek investigation reveals how a Shanghai-funded network took an anti-American slogan from X to U.S. streets in five months.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.09.2026
What China Winning the AI Race Could Look Like
Experts say victory in this particular race could come with unrivalled new economic and political powers.
Politics
newsweek.com
16.09.2026
Trump has few good options to slow China’s rise as AI superpower
The main challenge for the U.S. is keeping China at bay without prompting Beijing to further restrict rare earths.
World
japantimes.co.jp
16.09.2026
EU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen
"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship," says European Commission president.
Politics
politico.eu
16.09.2026
China's Zijin Mining Group interested in Kazakhstan's Shalkiya lead-zinc deposit
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.09.2026
What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia?
China's first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia.
World
aljazeera.com
16.09.2026