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China news — August 24, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on August 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Putin Meets Indian FM Jaishankar in Kremlin

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in the Kremlin. The meeting comes ahead of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. They discussed bilateral ties and global developments. Jaishankar also met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and is expected to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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  2. WorldChinaCommodities

    China's Secretive Gold Buying: Over 40 Tonnes in June Alone

    China acquired over 40 tonnes of gold in June via the London OTC market, marking their second-largest monthly purchase since early 2025. This is 167% more than the official 15 tonnes reported by China's central bank. In May, China is estimated to have acquired 48 tonnes through the OTC market, 380% above the officially reported 10 tonnes. Meanwhile, the central bank officially added 20 tonnes in July. Year-to-date, China has officially increased its gold reserves by 60 tonnes to a record 2,366 tonnes. However, China is believed to have acquired an estimated 88 tonnes through the OTC market in just May and June, more than the amount officially reported for the entire year so far.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Jordan, China Sign Multiple Agreements During King Abdullah II's Visit

    Jordan and China signed approximately 24 agreements and memorandums of understanding during King Abdullah II's visit to China. The deals cover various sectors including legal, trade, economic, digital, and humanitarian fields. The economic block includes agreements on developing e-commerce, joint projects in the digital economy, energy, and industry. Beijing also provided Amman with a grant of approximately $14.7 million and 800 scholarships.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

    Vatican's Foreign Minister Visits Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

    Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, is on a four-day visit to Moscow. He will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov. Gallagher's visit is the first to Moscow since 2021, before Russia's offensive against Ukraine began. Despite high tensions between Moscow and Kiev, the Holy See is trying to maintain a communication channel with the Kremlin.
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  6. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Poland Warns Ukraine of EU Integration Issues Over Bandera, Shukhevych in National Pantheon

    Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki has warned Ukraine that including figures like Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych in its National Pantheon could significantly worsen its relations with both Poland and the rest of Europe, potentially harming its EU integration efforts. Bosacki attributed the lack of EU diplomat presence at a recent OUN leader's funeral in Ukraine to Polish diplomatic efforts. He stated that honoring these figures, responsible for mass crimes against civilians, would create 'huge problems' for Ukraine's European integration.
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  9. PoliticsChina

    National Space Day Celebrations Across India

    The third National Space Day was celebrated across India, notably in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The event in Ahmedabad was attended by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Gujarat Minister Arjun Modhwadia. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and fashion designer Manish Tripathi, who designed the official Indian mission patch, shared their views on the occasion. The celebrations highlighted collaborations between private and public sectors in the space domain and aimed to create awareness about space exploration.
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  11. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Burnham Visits Kyiv, Boosts Ukraine's Missile Production

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first foreign trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, reaffirming UK support for the country. During his visit on Ukraine's independence day, Burnham will announce that Britain will boost Kyiv's long-range missile production by sharing classified information about Storm Shadow components and helping establish missile assembly lines in Ukraine.
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