Latest news in China? September 20th, 2026

Latest news in China for September 20, 2026:

• Space Exploration: China successfully launched a group of nine satellites into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China using a Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket.

  Xinhua

• Monetary Policy: China kept its benchmark lending rates steady, maintaining the one-year loan prime rate at 3 percent and the over-five-year mortgage benchmark rate at 3.5 percent for the month.

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• Foreign Trade and Policy: The Ministry of Commerce issued a strong statement opposing U.S. secondary sanctions targeting third countries following recent legislation involving Russia and Iran, stating that Beijing will take necessary measures to protect its national sovereignty and corporate interests.

  BusinessToday Malaysia