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China news — August 21, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. PoliticsNorth AmericaChina

    Trump's Tariffs on Canada Take Effect

    US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods took effect just after midnight, following failed negotiations to finalize a trade agreement. The tariffs, which were set to kick in early Saturday morning, could cripple Canadian businesses' U.S. sales if implemented. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Dominic LeBlanc, confirmed that a trade deal had not been finalized, with talks ongoing until the last minute.
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  5. CultureMiddle EastChinaEarth

    Silk Way Star's Second Season Launches in China

    The second season of Silk Way Star, an international music project, has begun in Yinchuan, China. The project, a collaboration between Kazakhstan's Presidential TV and Radio Corporation and China Media Group (CMG), features vocalists from 12 countries. Kazakhstan is represented by singer Ruhiya Baydukenova. The project aims to strengthen cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding between countries along the Silk Road.
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  6. WorldChinaPublic Health

    Earthquakes Strike in China, Papua New Guinea, and Philippines

    A series of earthquakes have occurred in different regions. The first, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, was reported 270 km south-southeast of Dunhuang, China on August 20 at 17:49 local time, with a depth of 10 km. The second, also a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, occurred 183 km southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on August 21 at 04:25 local time, with a depth of 35 km. The third and fourth earthquakes, both magnitude 5.1, struck in the Philippines on August 21. The first was 1 km north of Alegria, with a depth of 10 km, and the second was 19 km west of Jabonga, also with a depth of 10 km.
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  7. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Ukraine Seeks Musk's Help to Strike Russian Missile Launchers

    Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk's permission to use Starlink-equipped drones to strike Russian missile launchers up to 200 km inside Russian territory. The request comes due to a shortage of ammunition for Patriot systems. President Zelensky reportedly asked former U.S. President Trump to intervene, but he did not support the idea. Musk has not yet approved the request.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Belarus and Myanmar Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

    President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus held talks with President Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar, focusing on industry, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, science, and education. The leaders discussed specific steps for implementing previously planned projects and new mutually beneficial projects. They also addressed cooperation on international platforms. Following the talks, documents aimed at strengthening Belarus-Myanmar ties in various areas were signed.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

    Australia Detains Man for Alleged Spying on Ukraine for Russia

    Australian authorities have detained a 27-year-old man with Australian and Russian citizenship for allegedly attempting to obtain military information in Ukraine and hand it over to Russian intelligence. The man, who received 'military-type' training in Russia in October 2024, joined the Ukrainian armed forces in May 2025 and is accused of providing or attempting to provide sensitive information to individuals he believed were acting on behalf of Russian intelligence services. He faces up to 20 years in prison for the crime of espionage.
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  10. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Ukrainian Rocket Fuel Plant in Denmark Delayed, Cost Triples

    The construction of a Ukrainian rocket fuel plant in Denmark, led by Fire Point, has been delayed until the end of 2027. Initially planned to be completed by the end of 2026, the project's cost has more than tripled from €50 million to over €150 million. The delay is due to the need to build a new facility after the previously acquired building was deemed unsuitable for producing solid rocket fuel. Danish authorities have removed over 20 legislative barriers to facilitate the project.
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  11. ScienceChinaPhysicsPublic Health

    China Warns AI Can Fabricate Military Intelligence

    Chinese fighter designers caution that large AI language models can accelerate intelligence work but may also invent convincing military data, such as aircraft specifications, radar ranges, and even entire bases. This could distort weapons development and battlefield decisions. Engineers recommend grounding AI in authoritative defense data and multiple cross-checking layers before trusting its output.
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