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How Pinglu Canal could reshape China-ASEAN trade

Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometer-long river-to-sea waterway in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is scheduled to officially open on September 16. Linking the country's inland river network with the Beibu Gulf, the canal allows 5,000-tonne vessels to sail directly from southwest China to the sea.
15-Sep-2026
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China urges Japan to stop any attempt at 'remilitarization'

China urges Japan to deeply reflect on its history of aggression, heed the calls of regional countries and stop pursuing any attempt at "remilitarization," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
21-Sep-2026

MIDDLE EAST

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Israel election panel votes to disqualify Arab party, two candidates

Israel's Central Elections Committee voted on Wednesday to disqualify an Arab party and two left-wing lawmakers from running in the October 27 election, amid mounting tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, continued restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza and plans for settlement expansion in the West Bank.
24-Sep-2026

US says Sudan's army and RSF have no legitimate authority to rule

The United States has said neither Sudan's army nor the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has legitimate authority to govern, as Washington pushes for an immediate ceasefire and civilian-led transition.
23-Sep-2026

US-Iran talks on UNGA sidelines as Pezeshkian prepares for his address

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly
23-Sep-2026

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