Latest news in China? September 2nd, 2026

02-09-2026

Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs
  • Xi Jinping Visits Egypt: Following his attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for an official three-day visit. Bilateral talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi focus on expanding trade, regional stability in West Asia, and infrastructure collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Hindu
  • SCO Summit Outcomes: At the 26th SCO Heads of State meeting, China proposed new cooperative security and technological frameworks, including establishing an international AI cooperation center and opening dedicated joint security coordination centers. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China
  • China-Norway Relations: Beijing sent formal diplomatic congratulations to King Haakon VIII of Norway on his accession to the throne, highlighting 72 years of continuous bilateral ties. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China
Economy, Business & Tech
  • Green Energy Milestone: New national energy data shows solar capacity and generation continuing to overtake legacy coal metrics, crossing historic thresholds in China’s ongoing energy transition. scmp_epaper.pressreader.com
  • Tax Policy Changes: Beijing has officially updated its foreign national tax incentives, ending long-running dividend tax exemptions for expatriates working in mainland China. scmp_epaper.pressreader.com
  • Commercial Space Sector: Private space firm Galactic Energy marked progress in China’s commercial reusable rocket sector following recent test launches of its Pallas-1 vehicle. scmp_epaper.pressreader.com
Legal & Regional Developments
  • Hong Kong: Prominent activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in a Hong Kong court to charges under the National Security Law related to allegations of conspiring to solicit foreign sanctions. China | World | The Guardian


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