China news — September 28, 2026

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1. CultureChinaFilm TV

   Sep 28, 2026, 22:51 UTC

   

   Scriptwriter Kuramoto Sō Passes Away at 91

   Scriptwriter Kuramoto Sō, real name Yamaya Kaoru, has passed away at the age of 91 due to multiple organ failure. Known for his work on the TV drama 'From the North Country', he questioned the prosperity of post-war Japan and the happiness of its people. His death was announced by the Kuramoto Foundation on March 28.

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2. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 28, 2026, 17:32 UTC

   

   Netanyahu Secretly Visits UAE to Discuss Iran, Deny Hamas Warning Reports

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed. The main topics discussed were Iran and reports that the UAE leader had warned Netanyahu about an impending Hamas attack before the October 7 strike. Netanyahu reportedly pressured the UAE to deny these reports.

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3. SportsThink TanksMiddle EastChina

   Sep 28, 2026, 11:50 UTC

   

   Thieves Mistake Sand-filled Trucks for Nvidia Chip Haul

   Thieves in California targeted trucks bearing Nvidia logos, expecting to find valuable computing equipment or graphics cards. Instead, they discovered 20 tons of sand used for testing autonomous driving systems. The trucks belonged to PlusAI, which uses the sand as artificial mass for its autonomous vehicle tests.

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4. WorldMiddle EastChina

   Sep 28, 2026, 06:00 UTC

   

   Increase in Foreign Mercenaries, Notably Colombians, in Ukrainian Army

   Andrey Marochko, an expert, reported an increase in foreign mercenaries in the Ukrainian Armed Forces over several months, with a significant rise in citizens from Poland and Latin American countries, particularly Colombia. Social media recruitment has led many Colombian veterans of their civil war to join the Ukrainian army due to higher pay.

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5. WorldAppointmentsMiddle EastChina

   Sep 28, 2026, 05:18 UTC

   

   Philipp Amthor's Beach Chair in Chancellor's Office Sparks Social Media Debate

   A scene from the ZDF documentary 'Inside CDU' shows Philipp Amthor having a beach chair delivered to the balcony of the Chancellor's Office, sparking ridicule and criticism on social media. Some users accused the 33-year-old politician of arrogance, while others found the scene amusing. The debate has been polarizing, with over 1,600 comments on a single Instagram post.

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6. BusinessChinaBanking

   Sep 28, 2026, 04:18 UTC

   

   Russians Can Now Top Up Bank Accounts via Third-Party ATMs

   Starting October 1, Russians can deposit cash into their bank accounts using the System for Transferring Electronic Payments (SBP) through third-party ATMs. The daily limit is 50,000 rubles, and the monthly limit is 200,000 rubles. This service was made possible after the Bank of Russia's instruction was registered with the Ministry of Justice.

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