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China’s Dong Jun warns against militarism as Japan-Taiwan tensions sharpen
China’s defence minister has warned against militarism and historical revisionism at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum as tensions with Japan remain elevated over Taiwan and regional security.
September 17, 2026
111, Inc. founders propose $4.52-per-ADS buyout as Chinese healthcare platform weighs going private
111, Inc.'s co-founders and Huadeng Tech BioArray Ventures have proposed acquiring the remaining Nasdaq-listed healthcare platform shares for $4.52 per ADS in cash.
September 17, 2026
Starbucks weighs $3bn Japan stake sale as asset-light strategy expands
Starbucks may sell control of its Japan business for around $3 billion, testing whether an asset-light model can unlock value without sacrificing growth.
September 16, 2026
Galderma’s Restylane Volyme study hits 94.4% response rate in China
Galderma Group AG has reported positive topline results from a 162-patient Chinese study of Restylane Volyme for moderate-to-severe temple hollowing, with 94.4% of treated patients meeting the primary responder definition at six months. The data could support another indication for a product already sold in China for mid-face volumization, strengthening Galderma’s attempt to expand its injectable aesthetics business in one of its strategically important international markets.
September 16, 2026
US confirms weapons are deployed in orbit as military competition moves deeper into space
The United States has confirmed weapons are already deployed in orbit. Find out why the disclosure could reshape rivalry with China and Russia.
September 15, 2026
China’s new exit rules take effect as technology-security cases gain power to restrict overseas travel
China’s expanded September 15 border rules allow exit restrictions linked to technology and industrial security, adding another layer to Beijing’s tightening national-security framework.
September 15, 2026
BRICS New Delhi Declaration pushes local-currency trade as Iran-UAE divide yields rare consensus
The New Delhi Declaration has pushed BRICS toward payment-system links, local-currency financing, artificial intelligence cooperation and institutional reform while avoiding a common currency.
September 14, 2026
German investment in China jumps by a third as US investment plunges 65%
German companies increased direct investment in China during the first half of 2026 while cutting US investment to €4.3 billion, exposing the limits of Europe’s de-risking strategy.
September 13, 2026
Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil organizers as national security crackdown deepens
Hong Kong has jailed three Tiananmen vigil organizers under its national security law. Discover what the sentences reveal about the city’s future.
September 12, 2026
Xi Jinping heads to New Delhi for BRICS as India-China thaw faces its real test
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first visit to India since 2019 is putting trade barriers, investment restrictions and the unresolved border relationship back at the centre of India-China diplomacy.
September 11, 2026