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 September 17, 2026
CHINA Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and indicates drive to curb inflation Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
Most equities rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in three years and boss Kevin Warsh sounded a hawkish note that ramped up bets on another increase as officials fight surging inflation. Read more →
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Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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Where the US-China tariff row stands ahead of White House summit Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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'No doubt' of climate change role in deadly China-Nepal flood: scientists Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
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China urges EU to 'avoid' proposed ban on equipment suppliers Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
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Macau holds first closed-door national security trial Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
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EU warns over China-backed bid for Anglo American nickel mines Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
CHINA EU chief warns China 'we will use all tools' to rebalance trade Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
The EU's trade talks with China must deliver results, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, warning the bloc would "use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship". more
CHINA Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Asian stocks struggled Wednesday as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later in the day, though there was a little support from a dip in oil prices following their recent run-up. more
CHINA Rights group, relatives accuse China of using torture in prison Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
China persists in using torture on prisoners to force confessions, including beatings and withholding medical care, a human rights group said Wednesday, with the daughter of one detainee telling AFP her mother fears she will die in jail. more
CHINA Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals. more
CHINA Ahead of Xi US visit, Jimmy Lai son urges release of media mogul Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
The son of jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai called for his release on Wednesday ahead of a visit to Washington by Chinese President Xi Jinping. more
MILITARY China FM says willing to 'safeguard' Iran's rights Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was willing to "safeguard" Iran's rights during talks with his counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to mediate in Tehran's war with the United States. more
CHINA China opens major canal linking landlocked regions to sea Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
China opened a major canal on Wednesday that will provide landlocked areas with direct access to the sea, state media said, reducing transport times and costs as the country aims to bolster trade ties with regional neighbours. more
CHINA Nepal raises flood missing toll by nearly 1,000 people to 6,150 Sep 16, 2026 (AFP)
Nepal's disaster authority said Wednesday it had sharply revised up the number of people considered missing after the August 26 flood to 6,150, following data collection and verification in affected districts. more
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