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China news — September 13, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on September 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

18 publications

  1. PoliticsBillWarChinaCybersecurityDefense

    NSA Undergoes Major Restructuring with Five New Mission Centers

    The National Security Agency (NSA) is set to undergo its most extensive internal restructuring in at least a decade, according to officials. The initiative, spearheaded by NSA Director General Joshua M. Rudd, involves the creation of five new organizations dedicated to artificial intelligence, China, cybersecurity, combat support, and global intelligence. Each will be led by a newly appointed 'mission director' with authorities equivalent to an NSA deputy director. The restructuring aims to better reflect the current and future priorities of the NSA and is expected to begin in mid-October 2026, with full implementation targeted for January 2027.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

    18th BRICS Summit Concludes in New Delhi

    The 18th BRICS summit, hosted by India, has successfully concluded in New Delhi. The two-day event saw the unanimous adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration, focusing on themes of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. Key agreements include consensus on UN reforms, with explicit backing for India and Brazil's permanent membership in the UN Security Council. The summit also featured an expanded session with participating countries' partners.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Three World Leaders Can Travel Without Passports

    King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Emperor Naruhito, and Empress Masako of Japan are the only three people in the world who can travel without a passport due to their constitutional and royal status. King Charles III inherited this right after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, while the Japanese Emperor and Empress do not need passports as it is considered inappropriate. Their travels are coordinated through diplomatic channels.
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    Google Establishes Team to Develop AI Chip in Israel

    Google has formed a team led by Guy Kaminitz, CEO of Israeli tech company Hailo, to develop AI chips for robots and autonomous systems in Israel. The team aims to create an AI inference engine that can run AI tasks directly on devices, reducing dependence on cloud servers. Google already employs around 700 engineers in Israel working on chip and computing infrastructure development.
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  7. ScienceChinaSci PolicyEnergy Sci

    Xi Jinping Urges BRICS Nations to Deepen AI Cooperation

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and proposed several initiatives to advance this goal. These include promoting open and inclusive AI development, simplifying trade and investment procedures, collaborating in the digital industry and smart manufacturing, and training scientific and technical personnel. Xi also emphasized the need to create a global governance system for AI with broad consensus.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

    Malaysia and Iran Strengthen Economic Ties Amidst Geopolitical Challenges

    Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. They discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, particularly in energy, agriculture, palm oil, food security, halal economy, technology, and higher education. Anwar expressed concern over escalating tensions in West Asia and the importance of maintaining freedom and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders agreed to strengthen their countries' relations.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChina

    BRICS Calls for Global Governance Reform, Empowerment of Global South

    The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi, saw leaders call for an overhaul of global governance to empower the Global South. Key proposals include time-bound UNSC reforms, greater representation for developing countries, and stronger institutional continuity. The group also approved the New Delhi Declaration, addressing issues such as energy security, Palestine's representation, and the lifting of sanctions against Cuba.
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  11. SocietyChinaHealthcareGrid

    Brazilian Woman Dies After Six Cosmetic Surgeries

    A 51-year-old Brazilian businesswoman, Andreia Vieira Gaspar, died after undergoing six cosmetic procedures simultaneously in Goiânia, Brazil. The procedures, which included a deep facelift, blepharoplasty, neck liposuction, and facial fat grafts, were performed by Dr. Lessandro Martins. Gaspar's sister, Djiane Vieira, alleges that she did not receive adequate post-operative care and that the hospital lacked necessary facilities. The hospital and the surgeon have expressed condolences and stated they took necessary measures.
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    BRICS Nations Vow Joint Action Against Cross-Border Fraud Networks

    At their recent summit in New Delhi, BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) expressed serious concern over the proliferation of organized scam networks and cross-border fraud activities. They agreed to cooperate in dismantling these networks, tracing illicit funds, and enhancing cross-border asset recovery. The New Delhi Declaration lists these fraud networks and activities as transnational crime threats to be addressed jointly. It proposes strengthening joint law enforcement, intelligence exchange, and case cooperation, as well as improving the identification and interception of suspicious funds. The declaration also supports the establishment of a BRICS asset recovery expert network.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastChina

    India, China Leaders Reaffirm Strategic Ties, Emphasize Border Peace

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, reaffirming their commitment to a strategic and long-term view of bilateral ties. Both leaders acknowledged the progress made in relations, with Xi appreciating the 'hard-won' momentum and Modi stressing the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for continued development.
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    BRICS Agrees to Create Common Currency

    The New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations has announced plans to introduce a common digital currency for international payments. This move, which comes amidst fears of a US customs war and sanctions, could challenge the dominance of the US dollar. The decision was made during the BRICS Business Council meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The new currency, which will be used for transactions between the five member countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), is expected to facilitate trade and reduce dependence on the dollar.
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