What are the latest news in China? September 1st, 2026
Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs
- SCO Summit in Bishkek: President Xi Jinping attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, delivering speeches at the “SCO Plus” meetings, holding bilateral talks with regional leaders, and reinforcing strategic partnerships across Central Asia and the Middle East ahead of scheduled engagements with Egypt. www.cgtn.com
- Regional Infrastructure & Trade: High-level discussions advanced major cross-border initiatives, including the progress of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and broader Eurasian trade frameworks. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China
- Manufacturing PMI Rebound: Official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed China’s August manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 49.8 (up from 49.2 in July), supported by a recovery in new domestic and export orders. Vantage Markets
- Autonomous Driving & EV Development: Domestic automotive leaders and tech firms announced new rollouts for Level 3 autonomous driving commercialization and specialized powertrain integration at industry forums in Chongqing.
- Anti-Corruption Investigations: Central disciplinary authorities published notices regarding ongoing probes targeting administrative personnel in Jiangsu and senior figures within national sports federations.
- AI Regulations: New national standards regarding AI-powered customer service systems and guidelines for medical imaging technology went into effect to standardize enterprise deployment. www.cgtn.com
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