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NEWS FROM THE CHINESE SPHERE
 September 18, 2026
MILITARY Philippines says Chinese ship 'rammed' government vessel in South China Sea Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
The Philippines said a China Coast Guard ship "rammed" one of its fisheries department boats on Friday morning in contested waters in the South China Sea. Read more →
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Asian stocks track Wall St rally as oil prices drop Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
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Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
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Friends, rights groups worry for Chinese #MeToo activist's life after jail Sep 18, 2026 (AFP)
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EU trade chief to visit Beijing on Oct 8-9 to tackle tensions 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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Chinese, US top diplomats hold call days before leaders' meeting Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
CHINA Germany urges EU action against China to defend carmakers Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
Germany's finance minister urged the European Union on Thursday to step up action against what he called China's "unfair trade practices" to protect the country's struggling carmakers. more
CHINA EU parliament urges sanctions over Hong Kong jailing of activists Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
The European Union's parliament on Thursday called for sanctions against Chinese and Hong Kong officials over the jailing of three activists in Hong Kong for organising vigils for those killed in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. more
CHINA Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald Trump achieve lift-off at their summit next week? more
CHINA Nepal floods among 'most challenging' disasters: WFP Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
Aid operations after Nepal's devastating floods rank among the World Food Programme's most challenging, its country chief said Thursday, as cargo drones and helicopters delivered food to isolated communities. more
CHINA AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit Sep 17, 2026 (AFP)
Artificial intelligence is set to loom large when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets counterpart Donald Trump in Washington next week, but for all the urgency surrounding the technology, the rivals remain far from agreeing on anything substantial. more
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. 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 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
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