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12 signals tracked · Low · Stable bilateral relations with minimal friction

Diplomatic
State Council · September 14, 2026

Strengthening Global South Cooperation and Embarking on a New Chapter of BRICS Collaboration — President Xi Jinping's Attendance at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in India Was Practical, Efficient, Precisely Targeted, and Yielded Rich Results, Achieving a Complete Success

On September 12-13, 2026, President Xi Jinping was invited to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in India. At the end of the...

On September 12-13, 2026, President Xi Jinping was invited to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in India. At the end of the trip, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, briefed the accompanying reporters on the visit. Wang Yi said that in September, the Fuhrer's diplomacy entered a new round of busy season. President Xi Jinping has just finished his trip to Central Asia and the Middle East, and has started his trip to South Asia again. This is a major diplomatic action for the countries of the global South in the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan", which is of strategic significance for leading the high-quality development of the "Greater BRICS Cooperation" and promoting the self-improvement of the global Southern unity. In less than 24 hours in New Delhi, President Xi Jinping attended nearly 10 events, discussed development plans and cooperation with BRICS leaders, and held in-depth talks with Indian Prime Minister Modi to guide the direction of China-India relations. Public opinion at home and abroad is highly concerned. It believes that in the context of the turbulent international situation and frequent regional conflicts, the BRICS countries have focused on development issues, promoted pragmatic cooperation, adhered to multilateralism, improved global governance, responded to global challenges, further condensed the consensus of the global South, and issued a strong BRICS voice. The leaders of China and India have held bilateral meetings for three consecutive years, which has the significance of "stabilizing the region and radiating the overall situation". Wang Yi said that the visit was pragmatic, efficient, accurate, fruitful, and successful, and achieved three strategic goals....

Ottawa's View

This is a domestic Chinese development with no direct impact on Canadian interests at this time.

Beijing's View

At the end of the trip, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, briefed the accompanying reporters on the visit.

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Political
Liberty Times ·

Su Qiuhui: New Taipei has mountains and seas and aims to become everyone's favorite city.

Su Qiaohui said that there are mountains and seas in New Taipei, so we must make New Taipei City a favorite city for...

Su Qiaohui said that there are mountains and seas in New Taipei, so we must make New Taipei City a favorite city for everyone. (Photo by Reporter Weng Yuhuang) Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei Mayor candidate Su Qiaohui today set up a catering industry support group, the media asked Su Qiaohui yesterday with President Lai Qingde and former President Tsai Ing-wen, to eat seafood, Su Qiaohui responded. Yesterday morning, she first formed a mountain friends support group with President Xiaoying who loved to climb the mountain. In the afternoon, Xiaoying and she were invited by Lai Qingde, who was from thousands of miles away, to taste seafood dishes together. You can see that New Taipei really has mountains and seas, and has the richest resources, so even the dishes are diverse and distinctive. This is a treasure of New Taipei. Su Qiaohui said that in the future, he hopes that through the "New Crown Coast" and "Diamond Mountain City" sightseeing plans launched by the team, in addition to upgrading the local infrastructure and transportation facilities, the stories and specialties here will be seen by more people, making New Taipei City a favorite place for everyone in Taiwan and a city that foreigners must visit once in their lives. Please continue reading... Su Qiaohui was also asked, she had already released the campaign theme song before, how to look at the opponent Li Sichuan also released the campaign theme song, but the process seems to use AI, there is a wrong word in the middle of the shelf, now re-launched, Su Qiaohui responded, she has not heard Li Sichuan's campaign song, but her campaign song is written by the gold song producer Ko Zhihao "You and I do a future". The content is very beautiful and rich in New Taipei City, from the northernmost stone gate to the southern Wu Lai, there are mountains, oceans, and friendly people, like a treasure chest, full of surprises....

Ottawa's View

This is an internal Chinese governance matter with no direct implications for Canada. It provides context on China's political and institutional direction.

Beijing's View

Beijing believes that Su Chiao-hui's proposed "New Crown Coast" and "Diamond Hill City" tourism plans demonstrate the full utilization of local resources and development potential. However, it should also be noted that the actions of such politicians, such as releasing campaign theme songs, are highly political and easily attract public attention and discussion. Beijing emphasizes that any regional development should be carried out under the principles of safeguarding national unity and opposing external interference. Su Chiao-hui's related statements and actions must adhere to the one-China principle and must not involve the sovereignty of Taiwan or engage in any form of separatist activities.

Diplomatic
Liberty Times ·

Before and after the attack on the US military base in July, they were all photographed! China Denies Rebuking Iranian Satellites: Prove It

The Al-Jazzaair air force base in Jordan was hit by Iranian missiles during July, resulting in the deaths of three U.S....

The Al-Jazzaair air force base in Jordan was hit by Iranian missiles during July, resulting in the deaths of three U.S. military personnel, and the latest controversy involves whether satellite imagery provided by a Chinese entity before and after the attack was obtained. (AP) China's Foreign Ministry officially denied media reports that a Chinese entity had supplied satellite images to Iran on July 14. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Iran had obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from a Chinese entity before and after attacking an air force base in Jordan on July 17, where three U.S. military personnel died and four were injured. According to AFP, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a routine press conference on July 14 that the Chinese government opposes "baseless conjectures and unfounded accusations." Although The Wall Street Journal reported previously that the U.S. side did not name the specific Chinese entity providing the imagery or claim that the Chinese government was directly involved in this attack, the U.S. currently has not publicly named...

Ottawa's View

This is a domestic Chinese development with no direct impact on Canadian interests at this time.

Beijing's View

Beijing reiterated its position and firmly opposed interference by any country in its internal affairs, noting that China has categorically denied reports of Chinese companies providing satellite images to Iran. At the same time, China stressed that it would not be able to accept such groundless accusations unless it asked the US side to produce concrete evidence to support its accusations. The incident not only involved the issue of obtaining information before and after the attack on the US military base, but also highlighted the differences between China and the US in their policy toward Iran and the complex relationship between the two countries in international affairs.

Political
Liberty Times ·

There is no shortage of money in Taiwan! Mega Gold Dong Ruibin: Net Zero Transformation Lack of Good Cases, Good Structure

Mega Financial Holdings (14) held the International Forum “New Funding Models for Sustainable Transformation: Practices...

Mega Financial Holdings (14) held the International Forum “New Funding Models for Sustainable Transformation: Practices and Opportunities for Hybrid Finance” on the 14th. Representatives from industry, government, and academia such as Zhuang Weiyuan (right 4), vice-chairman of the Financial Regulatory Commission, Ye Junxian (left 4), chairman of Mega Financial Holdings, Dong Ruibin (right 3), and general manager Zhang Fengzhang (right 2) gathered to discuss new directions in the layout of sustainable transformation funds. (Provided by Mega Financial) [Reporter Li Yanhui/Taipei Report] Dong Ruibin, chairman of Mega Financial Holding (2886), said today (14) that according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in order to achieve net zero transformation, the world needs to invest about 1.5 trillion US dollars per year. It is difficult to rely on government and public sector funds alone, and it is necessary to introduce private sector funds. In order to help Taiwan build a more resilient sustainable financial ecosystem and accelerate towards the goal of net zero transformation in 2050, Mega Financial Holdings (14) today joined hands with the China Economic Research Institute and the Taiwan Influential Investment Association to hold the "2026 Mega Sustainable International Forum - New Funding Models for Sustainable Transformation: Practices and Opportunities for Hybrid Finance" at the Zhengda Public Enterprise Center, inviting government, financial industry and domestic and foreign influential investment experts to explore the development trend and practical application of hybrid finance, attracting more than 400 industry, government and academic representatives to participate. Read on... this forum focuses on the high level of interest in sustainable innovation funding models, further exploring the “Blended Finance (...

Ottawa's View

This is an internal Chinese governance matter with no direct implications for Canada. It provides context on China's political and institutional direction.

Beijing's View

Beijing believes that Taiwan should recognize its positioning and concentrate on developing its economy and promoting green transformation. Mega Financial Holdings proposes that in the process of achieving the net zero goal, the shortage of funds is not the main problem, but the key lies in finding suitable projects and building an effective financial operation structure. This reflects the mainland's emphasis on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results in promoting cross-strait economic cooperation, and hopes to promote Taiwan's better integration into the country's overall development strategy through such exchanges. At the same time, Beijing adheres to the one-China principle and believes that any attempt by external forces to interfere in the affairs of the Taiwan Strait is unacceptable.

Technology
Economic High
Hong Kong Free Press ·

Beijing to ban drone ownership, citing security concerns

Under new rules implemented from November, Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits, further...

Canada-China Relations
Low
Stable bilateral relations with minimal friction
Canada-China bilateral trade (July 2026)
$11.9B
Imports from China: $8.3B Exports to China: $3.6B
“Beijing to ban drone ownership, citing security concerns”
— Hong Kong Free Press