Chinese premier and Politburo Standing Committee member
China pushes back on claims of “China Shock 2.0,” arguing the issue is untenable and viewing recent trends as an opportunity, while preparing to meet U.S. tariffs and EU protections.
Floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier collapse along the Bhote Koshi river have killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal and Tibet. Authorities warn of continuing flash floods; foreign nationals are among the missing. Governments and aid agencies are mobilising to assist, with Britain and the United States offering support.
A glacier-triggered flash flood has collapsed into rivers near Nepal and Tibet, creating a barrier lake that has swelled to about 2.5 million cubic metres. Officials warn of a high risk of breach as authorities monitor rising water levels and potential secondary floods. Rescues continue, with hundreds dead and many missing as relief operations press on.
A glacial collapse on the Nepal–Tibet border has killed at least 903 people in Nepal and 16 in Tibet, and has left thousands missing. Rescuers have focused on reaching 933 hydropower workers trapped in tunnels while army teams and foreign specialists are using controlled blasts, excavators and airdrops to clear silt, mud and blocked access routes.
A section of glacier near Langtang Lirung has collapsed and has sent a fast-moving surge of ice, rock and water through valleys of Tibet and northern Nepal. Rescue teams from Nepal, China and international partners have been searching for survivors; officials have reported hundreds dead and thousands missing while authorities warn of further flood risk from newly formed lakes.
Qatar has pressed for unimpeded Hormuz shipping and is coordinating with China as regional diplomacy intensifies. Doha says reopening the Strait must be unconditional, while mediation efforts continue amid stalled US-Iran talks and renewed attacks.
Floods on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 1,000 people, with thousands more missing. Nepal reports 3,900+ missing and foreigners among the missing; China reports hundreds missing on its side. Rescue operations are ongoing amid difficult weather and risk of further floods.
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Ocean Melody, is burning at the Beihai Shipyard in Qingdao after a fire broke out during repairs. Twelve crew have been evacuated and five are injured. Xi Jinping has ordered urgent rescue efforts and a full investigation, as authorities work to prevent secondary disasters.
China has enacted new exit and entry regulations to curb outbound travel for officials, tech workers and other risk groups, expanding the use of exit bans and formalizing enforcement at the border. The rules target export-control breaches and may affect ordinary citizens at times, according to state statements and critics.
China has tightened border controls and exit bans, expanding restrictions on leaving the country for those deemed a risk to national security or who violate technology import/export regulations. The measures also curb foreign entry for false visa information and target illegal cross-border activities, while stressing that ordinary travelers are not affected.
Leaders from tech giants including Nvidia, Apple, OpenAI and others have joined President Trump and Xi Jinping at a White House state dinner. The event comes as AI safety concerns rise, with executives split on how quickly to push frontier models and analysts urging caution while urging collaboration.
President Donald Trump has announced formation of an "AI Force" and said he will appoint an AI "czar," pledging not to hinder the industry's growth and calling recent warnings about AI safety a "hoax." He has said existing criminal and civil laws can address bad actors and gave few details about the new body's role or timing (22 Sep 2026).
China opens the New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong and Sinuiju, signaling a revival in Sino-North Korean trade relations. Trade has already rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with 2025 figures at about $2.7 billion as Beijing eyes deeper economic and people-to-people ties.