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AVIC Chengdu engineers, developers of the J-20 and J-36 stealth fighters, warned in a scientific paper that AI may embed critical defects in military aviation due to inaccurate data.

The BfV has launched a hotline and released a brochure for refugees from Russia, China, and Iran, promising protection from persecution and surveillance. The initiative coincides with discussions in Berlin regarding new powers for German intelligence services.

A US appeals court doubted the justification for including DJI on the Pentagon's 1260H list but kept the company on it pending re-examination. In parallel, regulators are increasing pressure through tariffs and an FCC ban.

Finnish Nokia will close most of its divisions in China by the end of 2026 and cut local staff, ending more than 40 years of presence in the market. The cause was competition with Huawei and ZTE.

China cut its holdings of US Treasury securities to $633.4 billion in June 2026 — the lowest level since September 2008. Meanwhile, the People's Bank of China has been building its gold reserves for the 21st consecutive month.

China unexpectedly accelerated the phase-out of a modified version of Windows 10, created by a joint venture between Microsoft and CETC, in government agencies. The decision was made against a backdrop of growing wariness toward American technologies.

On August 19, China successfully landed the first stage of the Zhuque-3 rocket on solid ground for the first time in history using deployable landing gear, strengthening its position in the race for reusable launch vehicles.

China has completed the first phase of construction of an artificial island about six kilometers long on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands. Experts believe the facility could become a major military base, although Beijing claims civilian purposes.

The Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai', which initially flopped at the box office, became a hit thanks to viral mockery on social media. Audiences are flocking to cinemas en masse to check how bad the animation is, turning the viewing into a challenge.

China has restored its space launch rhythm following the Long March 7A accident: two successful launches within 24 hours and the Chang'e 7 mission schedule remains intact.

Mark Zuckerberg announced a new race for "superintelligence," calling on the US to compete with China and develop open weighted AI models. Meta will invest $145 billion in 2026 to catch up with competitors and ensure technology accessibility for everyone.

The National Bank of Cambodia and Weixin Pay have launched cross-border QR payments, allowing Chinese tourists to pay for services in the country through their familiar app. This solution aims to stimulate tourism and simplify business processes.

On August 15, 2026, China launched the first regular route via the Northern Sea Route, reducing delivery time to Europe to 20 days and bypassing the dangerous Red Sea.

Chinese surgeons have successfully reattached both legs severed at the thigh level to a patient for the first time in the world. The 51-year-old man is already moving with a walker after an eight-hour operation, and limb sensitivity has been restored.

🇨🇳 Xi Jinping to Skip UN General Assembly in New York! 🇺🇸 The visit of the PRC Chairman to the US in September 2026 will be the first in 11 years, but it will be extremely brief. The Chinese leader will limit himself to a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on September 24 and will not speak at the UN podium. 🗓️ Schedule: arrival on September 23, departure on September 25. 🤝 Goal: closed summit and discussion of bilateral issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. 🚫 New York: advance team not sent, participation in the UN General Assembly cancelled. #XiJinping #Trump #UN #Diplomacy #USA #China

🇨🇳 Chinese engineers have unveiled a model of a giant aircraft for 800+ passengers. The 'flying wing' concept from CARDC promises to surpass the Airbus A380 in capacity and efficiency. Wingspan — 85 meters! 🛫 #Aviation #China #Tech

👑 King Abdullah II arrives in China — first visit since 2015! 🇨🇳🤝🇯🇴 Discussions on economy, trade, and regional stability. China is Jordan's largest partner ($6.7 billion). Amidst Middle East tensions, Amman seeks new allies. #Jordan #China #Diplomacy #Economy #MiddleEast

🇺🇸 The US is facing a mass exodus of IT specialists from India and China in 2026. The cause is a new Trump executive order raising the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. 📉 Major tech giants are reducing hiring, while the number of Indian experts returning home has grown by 55%. 🤖 AI development and rising xenophobia are exacerbating the situation, forcing talent to leave the country. #Trump #VisaH1B #TechNews #Migration