China news — September 1, 2026

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1. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

   Sep 1, 2026, 22:30 UTC

   

   Emanuel Brothers Donate $550,000 for Palestinian Pediatric Training

   Hollywood mogul Ari Emanuel and his brothers Zeke and Rahm have donated $550,000 to fund training for Palestinian pediatricians and nurses at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Medical Center. The recipients are 11 pediatricians and 36 nurses from Nablus, supporting a planned children’s hospital in the northern West Bank.

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2. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

   Sep 1, 2026, 16:59 UTC

   

   Bachelet Meets Lula Amid UN Secretary-General Candidacy Crisis

   Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss her struggling candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. Bachelet's campaign faces challenges after poor performances in Security Council polls, with only two endorsements in the latest vote. She hopes to gain support from Lula, one of her key backers, but faces threats of a 'candidate tapado' (hidden candidate) backed by the US and Russia. Bachelet and Lula agreed to wait for further consultations before deciding their next steps.

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3. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 1, 2026, 16:08 UTC

   

   Iranian President Speaks at SCO Summit

   Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, expressing disappointment with the UN Security Council's response to recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran. He condemned these attacks as a violation of international law and the UN Charter, stating that Iran had acted in self-defense. Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy but noted that threats and use of force hinder diplomatic efforts.

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4. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 1, 2026, 15:38 UTC

   U.S. Treasury Secretary on Iran: More Common Ground with China

   U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the U.S. has more common ground with China on Iran than areas of disagreement. He emphasized this point when asked about China's stance on Iran.

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5. WorldNorth AmericaChina

   Sep 1, 2026, 13:20 UTC

   

   Carney Appoints Dominic Barton to Lead Invest in Canada

   Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Dominic Barton, a former Canadian ambassador to China, as the new chair of Invest in Canada, the federal agency responsible for attracting foreign investment. Barton will serve part-time for three years, replacing outgoing CEO Karl Tabbakh. This appointment comes weeks before a major summit aimed at promoting foreign investment in Canada.

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6. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaWhite-collarCyberattack

   Sep 1, 2026, 11:36 UTC

   

   Russian Woman Detained in Kamchatka for Working with Ukrainian Intelligence

   A Russian woman has been detained in Kamchatka for working with a Ukrainian intelligence agency, according to the FSB. She was accused of providing information to Ukraine that could be used against the Russian Armed Forces and attempting to persuade military personnel to defect. A criminal case has been opened under the state treason article.

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7. WorldAsiaChina

   Sep 1, 2026, 03:53 UTC

   

   Milk Price Hike in Mumbai and Tamil Nadu

   Milk prices are set to rise in Mumbai and Tamil Nadu due to increased production costs. Tamil Nadu has raised its milk procurement price by Rs 6 per litre in less than two weeks, while Mumbai's wholesale rate is expected to cross Rs 100 per litre from September 1, reaching Rs 102. Residents express concern about the affordability of this essential commodity amidst high inflation.

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8. WorldChinaBudgetTrade

   Sep 1, 2026, 03:11 UTC

   

   China's Manufacturing PMI Rises to 49.8 in August

   China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in August from 49.2 in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The non-manufacturing PMI remained unchanged at 49.0, while the composite PMI climbed to 49.5. Despite the increase, all PMIs remained below the 50 expansion threshold.

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