China news — September 3, 2026

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1. ScienceChina

   Sep 3, 2026, 23:57 UTC

   

   ISRO Launches EOS-05, India's First Geostationary Earth Imaging Satellite

   ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India's first Earth observation satellite to be placed in a geosynchronous orbit. The satellite, launched aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota on September 4, will enable continuous viewing of the same region, supporting round-the-clock monitoring of remote borders and conflict zones.

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2. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaIsrael

   Sep 3, 2026, 21:35 UTC

   

   Man Insults Ukrainian Women on Plane, Polish Passenger Intervenes

   A man on a flight from Tenerife to Warsaw insulted two Ukrainian women, telling them to 'speak Polish' as they were in Poland. A Polish passenger intervened, leading to a physical altercation between the two men. The incident occurred on September 2nd and involved flight W61496. The aggressive man also continued shouting insults about Ukraine after exiting the plane.

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3. WorldMiddle EastChinaUkraine

   Sep 3, 2026, 18:58 UTC

   

   Norway Seizes Russian Ship in Arctic at Ukraine's Request

   Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel, Professor Molchanov, in Svalbard following a request from Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz. The seizure is part of Naftogaz's efforts to collect on an arbitration award stemming from Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. The vessel, used for expedition cruises, is being held in the Russian-operated Barentsburg mining settlement on the Svalbard archipelago.

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4. WorldMiddle EastChinaEducationFood

   Sep 3, 2026, 17:17 UTC

   Ukraine to Inspect School Meals Quality for Grades 1-11

   Ukraine's Prime Minister Korets'kyi has ordered an immediate check of the quality of school meals for students in grades 1-11. The state has provided necessary funding to ensure all children receive quality lunches. Inspections will be conducted by the State Consumer Protection Service along with relevant ministries. Parents' feedback will also be collected.

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5. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

   Sep 3, 2026, 12:07 UTC

   

   Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks on Neighboring Countries

   Qatar's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks on several neighboring countries, including Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The ministry described these attacks as flagrant violations of international law and the sovereignty of the targeted countries. Qatar warned that the continued attacks could escalate tensions, undermine diplomatic efforts, and threaten regional security. It called for an immediate halt to all military operations and a return to dialogue and negotiations.

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6. TechChina

   Sep 3, 2026, 07:32 UTC

   

   Euromonitor Launches Passport Agent on Microsoft 365 Copilot

   Euromonitor International has introduced the Euromonitor Passport agent, its first integration into a third-party AI platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new agent provides market intelligence data within the Microsoft 365 environment.

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7. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 3, 2026, 04:54 UTC

   Putin Meets Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Eastern Economic Forum

   Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Eastern Economic Forum. The meeting took place in a working breakfast format.

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8. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaDefense

   Sep 3, 2026, 00:12 UTC

   

   Russia Secretly Helps Iran Develop Advanced Supersonic Missiles

   Russia has been secretly assisting Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023, according to an investigation by the Financial Times. The covert program, codenamed C430L, involves Russian missile experts helping Iran develop a ramjet propulsion system capable of maintaining speeds several times the speed of sound. This technology could be used in anti-ship and ground-based cruise missiles, posing a threat to US warships in the Middle East. The program continued even after the US and Israel started their war with Iran in 2026.

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