From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat
China's defense establishment is accelerating research into humanoids' military uses and planning for their eventual wartime deployment.
World
japantimes.co.jp
08.09.2026
EU trade chief to meet CEOs over China strategy
The gathering is set to bring together top execs from Europe’s machinery, auto, electronics and chemicals industries.
Politics
politico.eu
07.09.2026
As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting
One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.
World
npr.org
07.09.2026
Kazakh Air Astana Group increases China flights capacity by 81% in summer 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.09.2026
Stellantis’ Maserati explores China tie-up with Huawei, JAC Motors – report
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
07.09.2026
Philippine defense chief says China could exploit cuts in U.S.-South Korean drills
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Washington had assured Manila that its commitments to the Philippines remained unchanged.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
China Falls Victim To Own Secrecy After Nepal’s Deadly Floods
China's love for secrets may be costing it in the war of narratives.
Politics
newsweek.com
07.09.2026
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Continue to Climb
China’s foreign-exchange reserves edged higher in August against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus, renewing concerns about the yuan’s appreciation.
World
wsj.com
07.09.2026
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Continue to Climb
Finance
wsj.com
07.09.2026
Uzbekistan, China agree to expand parliamentary, interparty cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.09.2026
Uzbekistan, China seek to deepen law enforcement cooperation
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.09.2026
China pumps $53bn into banks and insurers
Beijing widens recapitalisation plan to more state-controlled institutions in bid to boost financial performance
Finance
ft.com
07.09.2026
As China Sales Sag, BYD Gains Global Edge
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
07.09.2026
Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Manila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
World
aljazeera.com
07.09.2026
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
07.09.2026
China mounts fresh campaign to encircle Taiwan with patrols
Since June, Beijing has deployed on average two Coast Guard cutters per month east of Taiwan, an area vital to U.S. allies.
World
japantimes.co.jp
07.09.2026
What Russia and China learned from America after 9/11
Journalists Mikhail Zygar and Cindy Yu explain how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan helped reshape Russia and China's ambitions.
World
npr.org
06.09.2026
Photos: UN urges global aid after China, Nepal floods kill over 1,300
UN launches $50m appeal to aid over 84,000 flood survivors in Nepal amid cholera threat and sanitation challenges.
World
aljazeera.com
06.09.2026
EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns
Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJob losses in EU manufacturing will rapidly increase unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of indust
World
theguardian.com
06.09.2026
China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth
Beijing wants banks and insurers to bolster investment in stock market as it helps to replenish cash reservesChina will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up b
World
theguardian.com
06.09.2026