China news — August 26, 2026

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1. CultureChina

   Aug 26, 2026, 23:33 UTC

   

   Petition to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Gains Traction

   A petition calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton has gained significant attention following the Tennessee icon’s death, with over 70,000 people signing the proposal within a few days. The petition highlights Parton's contributions to music, film, and humanitarian work as reasons for the renaming.

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2. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

   Aug 26, 2026, 15:09 UTC

   

   Iran's Pezeshkian to Meet Putin at SCO Summit

   Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting is scheduled for September 1 in Bishkek, where leaders of SCO member states are expected to discuss regional security and economic cooperation.

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3. PoliticsChinaBudgetTrade

   Aug 26, 2026, 12:42 UTC

   

   India Aims for $55 Trillion Economy by 2047 via AI, Sunrise Sectors

   Former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian believes India can reach a $55 trillion economy by 2047. He suggests this can be achieved through a combination of sustained 8% real GDP growth, strategic capital deployment, and dominance in key sunrise sectors like AI, defence manufacturing, and space tech. Subramanian also emphasizes attracting high-quality FDI and expanding high-value manufacturing. The IMF ranks India as the sixth-largest economy in 2025-26 with a nominal GDP of $3.92 trillion.

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4. CultureChina

   Aug 26, 2026, 11:09 UTC

   

   Is 'Saudade' Unique to Portuguese?

   The feeling of 'saudade' is often considered unique to Portuguese speakers, but other languages also have words expressing similar sentiments. Romanian 'dor', Welsh and Turkish terms, and German words like 'Sehnsucht' and 'Heimweh' approach the idea of 'saudade'. Despite its strong cultural significance in Portuguese-speaking countries, the myth of 'saudade' being exclusive is debunked.

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5. WorldBillMiddle EastCentral AsiaChina

   Aug 26, 2026, 06:20 UTC

   

   Ukraine Thanks Cyprus for EU Integration Support

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides for his country's support during its EU presidency, which led to the opening of the first negotiating cluster with the EU. Zelensky emphasized the importance of opening all remaining clusters and reiterated Ukraine's reliance on Cyprus' continued support for its EU integration. Both leaders appreciated other forms of support and hoped to increase cooperation in other areas.

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6. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaBiodiversity

   Aug 26, 2026, 02:55 UTC

   Bear Attacks in Krasnoyarsk Krai: Locals Fear Predators Roaming Villages

   Residents of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, are living in fear due to an increase in bear sightings and attacks. Bears have been spotted in villages, on children's playgrounds, and even attacking dogs. Locals have reported incidents where bears tried to enter towns from rivers. Authorities have temporarily closed tourist routes in 'Yergaki' park due to increased bear activity. Fishermen, hunters, and berry/mushroom pickers are advised to avoid the park.

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