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China news — August 30, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on August 30, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    India Emerges as Key Petrol Supplier to Russia Amid Refinery Attacks

    Russian petrol stations are rationing fuel due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, causing shortages across the nation. Russia is now importing finished petrol from countries like India to meet demand. Indian refiners supplied as much as 1 million barrels of gasoline in the last two months, with supplies coming mainly from Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, operated by Nayara Energy, which is half owned by Russia's Rosneft. Since 2022, India has pivoted towards Russia to meet a bulk of its crude oil needs, which are used to make fuels like petrol and diesel. Russia's seaborne gasoline imports surged to a record around 125,000 barrels per day in August, as repeated attacks on its refineries disrupted domestic fuel production.
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  2. PoliticsLawNorth AmericaChina

    CZ's Rational Decisions: From Bitcoin Bet to Prison Memoir

    CZ, the founder of Binance, is known for his rational decision-making. In 2014, he sold a $90 million apartment to invest in Bitcoin, calculating the risk of 'going to zero'. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to anti-money laundering violations, serving a 4-month prison sentence to protect Binance. He chose not to sell his $16 billion stake in Terra during its collapse, aligning with his principle of not harming users. CZ's decision-making model categorizes decisions by size and reversibility, and he wrote a memoir while in prison.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Putin Greets Participants Ahead of Eastern Economic Forum

    Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants of the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF), which will take place from September 1 to 4. He described the forum as a unique platform for discussing the development of the Far East and strengthening ties with Asia-Pacific partners. The forum's motto this year is 'Far East - Development for the Benefit of People'. Putin expressed confidence that the forum will propose effective solutions for business development and improving the quality of life.
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  5. TechChinaCryptoHardware

    Crypto Billionaire's Attempt to Ruin Celebrity's Reputation Backfires

    Sun Yuchen, a crypto billionaire, attempted to ruin Shen Dian's reputation by leaking private details and filing a lawsuit over a 30 million yuan 'bride price'. He exposed sensitive information such as surrogacy, egg retrieval, and personal habits, claiming it was fictional. Shen Dian refused to compromise, leading to public backlash and Sun Yuchen's eventual apology.
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  7. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaUnited Kingdom

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Sign Mecca Defense Pact

    Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a pact that declares an armed attack against one member as an attack against all. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described it as a 'message of unity and peace' in the region. The agreement, signed on August 7, is seen as enhancing cooperation among the three countries and could potentially expand to include other regional powers like Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChinaLogistics

    Russia Develops Traffic Rules for Delivery Robots

    In Russia, a project for traffic rules governing delivery robots has been developed. The rules, to be finalized in a government decree, will cover robot identification, speed limits on sidewalks, operator responsibility, and interaction with pedestrians. The experiment aims to establish safe operating conditions for robots in urban areas, with a focus on safety and minimizing obstacles for people. The project was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Internal Affairs, and will be tested in 35 regions for three years.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

    Mudslide in Gyirong County Leaves Seven Dead, Hundreds Missing

    A mudslide disaster at Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, Xizang Autonomous Region, China, has left seven people dead and over 550 missing. Rescue operations are underway, involving hundreds of personnel, including military forces, firefighters, and professional rescuers. Affected residents and tourists have been evacuated and relocated. Road clearance and secondary disaster risk assessment are also in progress.
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  14. WorldChinaCommoditiesOil & Gas

    China Extends Mortgage Terms, Tightens Rules on Unfinished Homes

    China's financial regulators introduced new real estate financing rules on Friday, extending mortgage terms up to 40 years and delaying loan issuance for presale homes until construction is completed. The changes aim to ease property financing and protect buyers, marking a shift away from the previous presale model. The move comes as Chinese officials seek to lift the property market out of a years-long slump and boost domestic consumption.
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