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September 21, 2026
MILITARY China expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state media Sep 21, 2026 (AFP)
China expelled two high-ranking military officers from the ruling Communist Party on Monday, state media reported, months after it was announced they were being investigated for "serious violations of the law". Read more →
CHINA CORRECTED: Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub Sep 21, 2026 (AFP)
Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiative takes shape. more
CHINA Senior Taiwan official makes rare trip to China Sep 20, 2026 (AFP)
Taiwan's labour minister travelled to China for an APEC ministerial meeting on Sunday, the first such trip by a senior Taiwanese government official since President Lai Ching-te took office two years ago. more
CHINA Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit Sep 20, 2026 (AFP)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders. more
CHINA Swedish carmaker Volvo appoints Skoda chief as new CEO Sep 20, 2026 (AFP)
Swedish carmaker Volvo cars has appointed Skoda Auto CEO Klaus Zellmer as its new President and CEO, the company said in a statement on Sunday. more
CHINA Hong Kong pays final respects to former city leader Tung Sep 20, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong officials and the public commemorated the city's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, at his funeral on Sunday, AFP journalists saw. more
CHINA AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks Sep 20, 2026 (AFP)
While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to child safety. more
CHINA Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House Sep 19, 2026 (AFP)
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman are among the tech leaders expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, a US official said Friday. more
CHINA Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions Sep 19, 2026 (AFP)
US President Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval following months of delay. more
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