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Beijing, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- China always advocates that all parties should resolve each other's economic and trade concerns through equal dialogue and consultation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a query on Canada's recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

International – Recently, Bo Guagua frequently made long-form comments on the social platform X (formerly Twitter) on China-Canada trade, international politics and economics, and in tribute to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji. Its remarks and trends often triggered various interpretations and discussions of public opinion from the outside world and overseas. Published: 25/08/2026 - 23:17 According to the Free Times, Bo Guagua, the son of Bo Xilai, a high-ranking official of the Communist Party of China, (his real name is Bo Xuaiyue) recently talked about China and international issues on social platforms, from the US-Canada tariff war to China's market positioning and China-US relations, which triggered discussions among Chinese netizens. Commentator Young Master Shen recently issued a letter that he was a "good son of the party", while Bo Guagua choked at "you Lenovo masters", and the two sides fought each other. Bo Guagua talked about the tariff conflict between Canada and the United States on the 22nd, thinking that Canada can regard China as a long-term partner, and suggested that Canada first lift the restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle imports and buy more Chinese "Great Wall wine". In this regard, Young Master Shen retweeted Bo Guagua's post and criticized that Bo Guagua was encouraging Canada to use the opportunity of the US-Canada tariff war to step up its closer relationship with China, ironing that he was "really a good son of the Party". Even if his father Bo Xilai was "rubbed by your party on the ground", he still tried to find an opportunity to express his loyalty to the "party state". Young Master Shen continued that this move is "not to save your father, it will only let outsiders see jokes, and Canadians will not listen to your command."...

China exploits the failure of Canada–US trade talks to push wedge politics, aiming to realign Canada towards itself, dealign it from US support, and disalign it from North American cohesion. This strategy leverages Canada's proximity to the U.S., its historical ties, and internal vulnerabilities like underinvestment in defense and elite capture.

Published: 25/08/2026 - 19:19 Recent surveys released by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN), DisinfoWatch, and the University of Regina have warned that the covert information warfare network from Russia and the American far-right public opinion ecology are deeply involved in the separatist movement in Alberta. Some Chinese Canadians worry that the closed Chinese language circle is more susceptible to influence, and even coincides with Beijing's foreign propaganda narrative in terms of objective effects. The results of the study show that the information warfare system associated with the Russian Kremlin has extended its tentacles to Alberta. Foreign powers generate a lot of AI fake reports and fake polls by registering websites of fake Canadian organizations. The disinformation campaign, touting a “surge in Alberta's post-independence incomes,” used artificial intelligence to scan thousands of websites and social media to focus on the separatist debate. Between July and August, researchers found hundreds of websites, news headlines, social media content, and more, all producing “repetitive and misleading information.” "For example, farms with content and fake accounts will make seemingly professional charts or cite unnamed" latest polls ", declaring that" more than 70% of Alberta residents are ready for immediate independence "or" 90% of oil workers support secession from Canada "," after independence, income will increase dramatically, no carbon tax and federal tax will be paid at all, oil prices will be halved ", and so on....

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25 Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council issued the Measures for the Investigation of Liability for Ecological and Environmental Damage of Party and Government Leading Cadres, and issued a notice requiring all departments in all regions to conscientiously comply with it. The full text of the Measures for the Investigation of Liability for Ecological and Environmental Damage of Party and Government Leading Cadres is as follows. Measures for the Investigation of Responsibility for Ecological and Environmental Damage of Party and Government Leading Cadres (Approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on August 9, 2015 and promulgated by the General Office of the State Council at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on July 9, 2026 and revised by the General Office of the State Council on August 3, 2026) Article 1 In order to adhere to and strengthen the Party's overall leadership in the construction of ecological civilization, comprehensively promote the construction of a beautiful China, strengthen the responsibility of Party and government leading cadres in ecological and environmental protection, and promote the establishment and implementation of correct views on administrative performance, these Measures are formulated in accordance with relevant Party internal regulations and laws. Article 2 These Measures apply to the investigation of ecological and environmental damage by leading members of local party committees and governments at or above the county level and their relevant departments, leading members of relevant departments of central and state organs, and leading personnel of relevant institutions of the above-mentioned departments. Leading members of townships (sub-districts), public institutions, various development zones, state-owned enterprises and their internal institutions, and leaders of affiliated enterprises shall be investigated for ecological and environmental damage, and these Measures shall be implemented with reference. Article 3 Party and government leading cadres shall adhere to the following principles in the investigation of ecological and environmental damage: (1) Party and government shall be held equally responsible and shall be held accountable for dereliction of duty; (2) they shall be accurate and effective in accordance with laws and regulations;...

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25 (Xinhua News Agency): Efforts to achieve a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan" - From the implementation report, Xinhua News Agency reporter Wei Yukun was entrusted by the State Council in the second half of the year. Wang Changlin, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, reported to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the implementation of the National Economic and Social Development Plan since this year. Wang Changlin said in the report that the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of the year increased by 4.7% year-on-year, an increase of 3.6 trillion yuan, the highest level in the same period in five years. From the current data on economic and social development and the understanding of all aspects, the implementation of the plan is generally good. Economic growth, employment, prices, imports and exports of foreign trade and other indicators met expectations, and market consumption, household income and other indicators increased steadily. Financial, social security, ecological environment, food production and other indicators are progressing smoothly. This report and analysis by the State Council on the implementation of the National Economic and Social Development Plan since this year pointed out that China's economic foundation is stable, has many advantages, strong resilience, and has great potential. The long-term support conditions and basic trends have not changed. It is fully qualified, capable, confident, and determined to overcome various risks and challenges in development. We must strengthen our confidence, face up to difficulties, make good use of various opportunities and advantages, and promote high-quality development....

On August 24, 2026, the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Electronic Information Department organized a round table on Beidou scale application publicity media in Beijing to clarify the relevant requirements and work priorities for publicity and guidance, exchange the results of Beidou scale application work, respond to media concerns, and accelerate the implementation of publicity and guidance work. The meeting pointed out that the Beidou Satellite Navigation System is a global satellite navigation system independently built and operated by China in order to meet the needs of national security and economic and social development. In recent years, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has thoroughly implemented the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on the development of Beidou, concentrated on promoting the innovation and development of Beidou industry, continued to expand the large-scale landing of Beidou in the fields of mass consumption, industrial manufacturing, integration and innovation, and coordinated to promote pilot cultivation, product promotion, standard construction, ecological construction, etc., and achieved phased progress in the application of Beidou scale. The meeting emphasized that it is necessary to adhere to the spirit of Beidou in the new era, base on the reality of industrial development, closely follow the main line of scale application, coordinate the central media, industry media, and local publicity forces, not only talk about technological breakthroughs and industrial achievements, but also about landing scenarios and practical benefits, objectively and pragmatically show the development results of Beidou, and gather the consensus of the whole society to support the application of Beidou on a large scale. Next, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will deepen collaboration with various professional media, solidly carry out Beidou publicity and promotion work, jointly tell the Beidou innovation and development story, and promote the continuous improvement of Beidou's social influence....

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 25 (Reporter Wu Mengtang) — A dialogue conference on "Promoting the Building of a Community with a Shared Future and Prosperity in Asia" was held in Beijing on August 25. Vice Chairman Wang Dongming of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech. Wang stated that since President Xi Jinping proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future for Asia, all parties have made joint efforts to inject strong momentum into peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia. The theme of this conference is "Together for a New Chapter in Asia." It is expected that all parties will follow the principles of building a community with a shared human future, implement the four global initiatives, work together to build a community with a shared future for Asia, and jointly write a new chapter of peace, development, cooperation, and prosperity in Asia. The conference was co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Friendly Relations, Renmin University of China, and the Beijing Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Friendly Relations. About 300 representatives from various sectors including government officials, former officials, local governments, friendly organizations, economy and trade, think tanks, and youth attended the event.

The Southern Theater Command of the PLA conducted a routine naval-air patrol in the South China Sea from Friday to Tuesday. The exercise aimed to counter the Philippines' attempts to stir up troubles through joint patrols with external countries, emphasizing commitment to safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights while maintaining regional peace and stability.

Guangdong Foshan, August 26 (Xinhua) --The third "Art in Qiaoshan-Guangdong Nanhai Land Art Festival 2026" is being held in Foshan City. As one of the most important exhibition venues in the Jiujiang area of this art festival, He Huangzhao, an overseas Chinese celebrity located in the ancient village of Yanqiao in Yannan Village, has launched a new exhibition "Encounter - At the Border Flow" to interpret the memories and scattered watch of overseas Chinese with contemporary art. With the theme of "the original Bay Area" as the permanent theme and "going towards the water" as the theme of this year's festival, the implementation area covers 12 areas within 414.36 square kilometers of Xiqiao, Jiujiang and Danzao three towns in the western part of the Nanhai area, bringing together 172 groups/203 artists from 31 countries and regions to present 134 works of art. "Encounter - At the Border Flow" is curated by curator Pang Hailong. The exhibition takes cultural geography as the research framework and geographical aesthetics as the narrative clue, and takes the original site of Jiujiang Zhenqiao as the carrier. Based on the migration vein of the centuries-old Chinese "Lower Nanyang", it combes the local history of Qiaoqiao, showing the two-way interaction and integration of the South China Sea and the Nanyang in geography, ethnicity and culture. Yanqiao Village, as a typical ancient village in Lingnan, has a history of nearly 600 years. Historically, there has been a tradition of ethnic people traveling to Nanyang to make a living through commerce and trade. As a spatial carrier of family memories and the history of the diaspora, He Huanzhao's former residence, its brick and wood structure, courtyard pattern and other living relics together constitute a physical witness to the original culture....

Hualien County counselled Wendan farmers' packaging factories, provided quarantine and pesticide medication information, etc., and forwarded it to China through the legislator Fu Zhaoyi. This year, 79 packaging factories and farms passed the Chinese audit, and the county government stressed that this was "following the Taitung Buddha model". (Provided by the Hualien County Government) The Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Republic of China confirmed at a regular press conference today that on the 25th, the website of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China announced the addition of a new batch of Taiwanese Wendanyou packing plants and orchards, with a total of 79 new ones. The locations are concentrated in Ruisui Township, Hualien, excluding the counties and cities ruled by Lvying. The Hualien County Agriculture Department confirmed this earlier. Director Chen Shuwen said that the export to the other side was based on the Taitung Shakyamuni model. The list was submitted through the Office of the Legislator Fu Shuyi, mainly hoping to increase sales for farmers. It was closed in 2022 due to quarantine problems. China resumed importing Wendan grapefruit into China from September 2024. According to the latest information on the Chinese Customs website, a total of 79 Wendan packaging plants and orchards were added on August 25. The reporter actually went to the Chinese Customs to check the information is located in Ruisui Township, Hualien. However, because it is registered by land number, there are up to 18 farms under the same farm name, and the actual number of beneficiary farms is less than 20. Read on...

A mudslide occurred near the Jilong Port in Jilong County, Xigaze City, Tibet, China on the 26th, and there may have been casualties and loss of contact. (Extracted from the Internet) According to Chinese state media reports, near the Jilong Port in Jilong County, Xigaze City, Tibet, on the morning of the 26th, it was attacked by a mudslide from the Nepalese side of the Himalayas, causing heavy casualties and loss of contact. Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television reported that this incident occurred at about 10:30 am (the same time as Taiwan time) on the 26th. The mudslide disaster on the Nigerian side caused major casualties and lost contact at the Jilong Port in Jilong County, Xigaze City, Tibet; Chinese President Xi Jinping has requested "every means possible" to search and rescue the lost personnel. However, no specific casualty figures were provided in the report. Read on... Chinese state media reported that Xi Jinping also called for "transferring and resettling the threatened masses, treating the wounded and minimizing casualties." We should strengthen monitoring and warning, pay attention to scientific rescue, and prevent secondary disasters. ”Images released by state media showed branches and debris mixed with the rushing water, as well as flooded roads. But Agence France-Presse could not immediately verify the authenticity of the images. Xinhua News Agency said that it had sent a reporter to the scene of the incident, but at present, all roads, communications and power to the Jilong Port on the Chinese side were interrupted. In addition, Xinhua News Agency reported earlier that there was also a mudslide near the Geelong Port in July this year, leaving 17 people missing....

Tech giants Google, OpenAI, Meta, and TikTok partnered with Japanese authorities to combat online scams in Southeast Asia. The initiative, launched as criminal networks increasingly use advanced technology, targets hubs like Cambodia, Myanmar, and now Sri Lanka. Despite a crackdown, many victims remain in affected areas. The alliance aims to leverage technology against future cyber threats, including deepfakes.

South Korea is investing heavily in AI with plans for semiconductor expansion and partnerships. While it has strengths in high-bandwidth memory and advanced manufacturing, China's larger market and cost-advantaged models pose significant competition. South Korea needs a different comparative advantage, emphasizing openness and challenging assumptions to thrive in the global AI economy.

RTHK's senior news editor Chong Tak-yin was sentenced to 160 hours of community service for upskirtting a woman in Mong Kok last year. He pleaded guilty and claimed it was a "moment of lustfulness." His lawyer highlighted his positive probation report, family responsibilities, and efforts to address the issue. This is the maximum sentence for upskirting, which carries a potential five-year prison term.

Southeast Asian governments treat their Taiwan statements as mere moments – only China is keeping score.

The report notes that the achievements in poverty alleviation continue to be consolidated, with significant growth in per capita disposable income of rural residents in counties that have shaken off poverty. Infrastructure and service levels have improved, narrowing development gaps. Basic systems for regularized assistance responsibilities and policies have been established, with effective operation of monitoring and assistance mechanisms. Efforts to strengthen industrial and employment assistance have increased, and support for key regions has been strengthened. However, challenges remain in terms of the risk ofand poverty recurrence in less developed areas due to weak foundations. In the future, regularized assistance will be integrated into the rural revitalization strategy for unified implementation. Internal motivation will be enhanced, a safety net for people's livelihoods will be ensured, and efforts will continue to consolidate poverty alleviation achievements and promote comprehensive revitalization.