China news — September 30, 2026

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1. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastChina

   Sep 30, 2026, 19:06 UTC

   

   Power Outages in Kyiv After Russian Strikes

   Kyiv and surrounding regions experienced widespread power outages following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The attacks, which included ballistic missiles and drone strikes, targeted power plants and transmission lines. Emergency power outages were implemented, affecting public transport and water supplies. Repairs are ongoing, and power outage schedules have been reintroduced.

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2. WorldMiddle EastChinaBudget

   Sep 30, 2026, 13:41 UTC

   Armenia Secures €250M Loan from France for Budget Deficit

   The Armenian government plans to borrow €250 million from the French Development Agency to finance the 2026 state budget deficit. The loan, with a 20-year term, is part of a budget support program also involving the Asian Development Bank. The funds aim to ensure quality public spending, reduce external financing dependence, and cover the planned €1.6 billion loan intake for the deficit.

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3. ScienceChina

   Sep 30, 2026, 13:01 UTC

   

   Nifty 50 Index Rejig: BSE Replaces Wipro

   BSE enters the benchmark Nifty 50 index, replacing IT major Wipro, effective September 30, 2026, following the semi-annual index review by NSE Indices. BSE qualified with a six-month average free-float market cap of ₹1,40,879 crore, surpassing Wipro's ₹55,930 crore average free-float market cap. Other changes include TVS Motor and Divi's Labs missing inclusion, and BSE, Hitachi Energy India, Polycab India, Vedanta Aluminium Metal, and Vodafone Idea entering the Nifty 100.

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4. WorldBillAsiaChina

   Sep 30, 2026, 11:14 UTC

   

   Pakistan's Sindh High Court Allows Afghan Medical Students to Resume Classes

   The Sindh High Court in Pakistan has ordered that Afghan medical students be allowed to resume their classes and that their studies should not be disrupted. The court's decision comes after the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council directed universities to allow Afghan students to return. The court's interim order allows students to continue their education and prevents them from being expelled from schools.

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5. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

   Sep 30, 2026, 10:06 UTC

   

   India Explores Xinjiang Air Route as Alternate to Pakistani Airspace

   India is in talks with China to explore using Xinjiang airspace as an alternate route for Indian airlines due to ongoing Pakistani airspace restrictions. The proposed route, over Hotan in southwestern Xinjiang, would offer a significantly shorter route for flights to Europe, the UK, and North America. Discussions have been underway for over a year, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) engaged in negotiations with Chinese counterparts.

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6. WorldMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 04:43 UTC

   

   International Translation Day 2026 Focuses on Indian Literature

   International Translation Day 2026, celebrated on September 30, highlights Indian literature in translation. This event emphasizes the significance of translation in broadening access, preserving linguistic diversity, and influencing global literary discourse.

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7. TechChinaSoftwareSemiconductors

   Sep 30, 2026, 04:14 UTC

   

   Russian Text Test Strings

   The provided texts are test strings written in Russian, containing special characters, numbers, and occasional English words such as 'test' and 'string'. Some texts also include formatting and emojis.

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8. SocietyChinaHealthcare

   Sep 30, 2026, 03:18 UTC

   Russia to Mandate Four New Vaccines by 2027

   The Ministry of Health in Russia has announced plans to add four new vaccines to the national vaccination calendar by 2027. These include vaccines against meningococcus, human papillomavirus (HPV), rotavirus, and chickenpox. All vaccines must be produced in Russia, with the HPV and meningococcal vaccines already in circulation, and the rotavirus vaccine in the research stage.

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9. WorldChinaBudgetCommodities

   Sep 30, 2026, 02:32 UTC

   China's Manufacturing PMIs Beat Expectations

   China's official manufacturing PMI came in at 50.1 for August, beating expectations of 50.1 and up from July's 49.8. The non-manufacturing PMI also rose to 50.2 from 49.0, while the composite PMI was 50.7.

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10. TechChina

    Sep 30, 2026, 02:21 UTC

    

    AI-Drafted Speeches Increasing in UK Parliament

    A study reveals that 10% of words spoken in UK's parliamentary debates are drafted by AI, with this figure rising over time. This trend is also observed in other English-speaking legislatures, particularly Australia and Canada, as time-strapped politicians turn to AI for assistance.

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11. WorldChinaEarth

    Sep 30, 2026, 00:25 UTC

    

    China Marks Martyrs' Day with Xi Jinping Leading Tributes

    Chinese President Xi Jinping led Party and state leaders in presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday morning, marking the country's Martyrs' Day. The event, broadcast live, commemorated those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and prosperity. Xi has previously honored these heroes and drawn inspiration from their legacy.

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