President Xi Jinping announces China will take over BRICS presidency next year

China will take over the BRICS presidency next year and host the 19th BRICS Summit, President Xi Jinping announced at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Xi said China will work with other BRICS members to strengthen consensus, plan for the future, and deepen cooperation. He described the goal as beginning a “third golden decade” of BRICS cooperation focused on shared prosperity and progress.

President Xi announces China will take over BRICS presidency next year – CGTN

President Xi Jinping proposes initiatives on ‘greater BRICS’ cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to deepen “greater BRICS” cooperation in AI, trade and investment, digital industries, smart manufacturing, and science and technology talent development.

Xi called on BRICS and other Global South countries to strengthen multilateralism, respect international law, support the United Nations, reform global financial and trade systems, and improve cooperation on security, climate change, and AI governance.

The five initiatives aim to create practical opportunities through AI cooperation, a more integrated market, digital development, smart factories, and joint talent training. Xi also said China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will create new opportunities for international cooperation and help promote development across the Global South.

President Xi proposes initiatives on ‘greater BRICS’ cooperation – CGTN

Carney seeks ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Canada’s trade war with US intensifies

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring closer ties with the European Union, including the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” without joining fully.

The move comes as Canada’s trade tensions with the US worsen, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other. Since Canada relies heavily on the US for trade, Carney wants to strengthen economic links with Europe and reduce dependence on its southern neighbor.

Canada and the EU are discussing easier movement of goods, services and workers, as well as cooperation in technology, data centers, cloud storage, and satellite networks. However, closer integration faces challenges because some EU countries have still not fully approved the existing Canada-EU trade agreement.

Carney says Canada and Europe share common values and would be stronger working together.

Carney seeks ‘unique alliance’ with EU – CGTN

China unites Global South for new chapter of BRICS cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, where he called on BRICS countries to take a leading role in creating a fairer and more equal international order and strengthening cooperation among the Global South.

Xi said BRICS should promote innovation, peace and stability, cultural understanding, and reform of global governance. He also proposed five areas for deeper cooperation, including artificial intelligence, trade and investment, digital industries, smart manufacturing, and science and technology talent development.

BRICS has grown significantly over the past 20 years and now represents nearly half of the world’s population and about 30% of global economic output. Xi said China will work with other members to begin a “third golden decade” of BRICS cooperation when it takes over the presidency and hosts the next summit in 2027.

China unites Global South for new chapter of BRICS cooperation – CGTN

Chinese Foreign Ministry highlights key Xi, Modi agreement: China and India should be partners

Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed that China and India should be partners rather than rivals, calling this their most important consensus. Both leaders emphasized mutual respect, cooperation, economic development, and resolving differences through dialogue.

Modi stressed that India’s relationship with China is independent of other countries, while Xi said the two nations should support each other’s development. They also agreed to strengthen economic and trade ties, improve public perceptions of bilateral relations, and cooperate within BRICS and the Global South. China will host the next BRICS summit and take over the BRICS presidency next year.

Beijing highlights Xi, Modi agreement: China, India should be partners – CGTN

China unveils AI security governance framework 3.0

China’s 2026 Cybersecurity Week opened in Jinan, Shandong, running from September 14 to 20. The event focuses on strengthening cybersecurity as AI becomes more widely used.

China released its Artificial Intelligence Security Governance Framework 3.0, along with new results on AI-based cybersecurity applications and cybersecurity labeling for consumer network cameras.

The week includes technology forums, talent recruitment, and public awareness activities covering areas such as telecommunications, finance, personal information protection, youth, and cybersecurity law.

China unveils AI security governance framework 3.0 – CGTN

From products to services: China’s services trade fair spotlights its industry upgrading

The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) ended in Beijing with more than 1,200 outcomes, highlighting China’s shift toward technology-driven and knowledge-intensive services.

More than 1,830 companies participated, with over 116,000 professional visitors. AI, digital technologies, robotics, smart healthcare and other advanced services were major highlights, with nearly 40% of the new “Chinese services” cases involving AI, large language models or AI agents.

The fair also focused on helping Chinese companies expand overseas by providing integrated financial, legal, accounting, intellectual property and other support. Overall, CIFTIS showed China moving from mainly exporting products to increasingly exporting technology, expertise and customized services.

2026 CIFTIS shows China’s shift from products to tech-driven services – CGTN

US, Iran give conflicting signals on talks as Hormuz traffic stays low

Trump claimed Iran wants a quick agreement with the US, but Iranian officials said Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.

Meanwhile, talks remain stalled and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a few commodity ships passing through each day. The two sides also disagree over the cause of an oil tanker incident, with Iran blaming naval mines and the US saying the tanker was hit by an Iranian missile.

The UN has urged both sides to follow international law and stop hostilities after deadly US airstrikes in southern Iran, including a reported strike on a home where a wedding was taking place.

US, Iran give conflicting signals on talks as Hormuz traffic stays low – CGTN

China plans to expand affordable childcare, pediatric healthcare services

China plans to make the country more birth-friendly by expanding affordable childcare, pediatric healthcare, and financial support for families.

This year, more than 1,000 community health centers and township hospitals will add pediatric services, with over 95% expected to offer them by the end of 2026. China is also integrating childcare with preschool services and expanding maternity and early-pregnancy care.

The government provides a nationwide childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child under three each year and has waived fees for the final year of kindergarten. These measures are part of China’s 2026–2030 plan to reduce the cost of raising children and address declining birth rates and an aging population.

China plans to expand affordable childcare, pediatric healthcare – CGTN

21 Palestinians injured as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite ceasefire

At least 21 Palestinians were injured in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Monday, despite the ceasefire. Several strikes hit areas sheltering displaced people, including near al-Shifa Medical Complex and in central and southern Gaza.

Gaza health authorities say 1,372 people have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire began, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 73,786.

The humanitarian crisis is also worsening, with around 90% of Gaza’s population displaced and severe shortages of food, water, shelter and sanitation. Education has been particularly devastated, with more than 720,000 students unable to access basic education and over 90% of schools reportedly destroyed.

21 Palestinians injured as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza – CGTN Credit : CGTN