China’s Pinglu Canal in Guangxi has surpassed 1 million tonnes of cargo since opening to navigation on September 16. The 134.2-kilometer waterway aims to provide southwest China with a shorter, more cost-effective route to the sea. #China #Infrastructure

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics surged 16.15% on Monday, its biggest daily gain since listing in Shanghai, pushing its market value back above 200 billion yuan ($28.1 billion) amid renewed interest in China’s fast-growing embodied AI sector. #China #Robotics

The EU plans new restrictions on Chinese imports over its widening trade deficit, while Chinese experts warn the move could raise costs for European businesses and consumers. #China #EU

The foreign ministers of Djibouti and the Republic of the #Congo will visit #China from October 19–25. The visits are expected to deepen cooperation in security, infrastructure, and economic development, while strengthening China–Africa ties amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Chinese anti-desertification pioneer Yin Yuzhen has been named among the FAO’s 100 Women in Agrifood Systems for transforming vast desert areas in Inner Mongolia into green landscapes through decades of tree planting. #China

China will host the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiong’an, Hebei, from October 23–25, bringing together international figures from politics, academia, business, media and youth sectors to discuss the UN, climate change, AI and multilateral trade. #China

The new Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea officially opened to traffic on Thursday, connecting Dandong in Liaoning with Sinuiju. The four-lane bridge is designed to accommodate vessels weighing up to 3,000 tons. #China #NorthKorea

Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized a people-centered approach to urban renewal, calling for cities to be built by and for the people, with residents’ needs and feedback guiding development to improve their well-being, happiness and security. #China

China launched eight AI computing satellites to test AI model training, high-speed data transfer, and advanced space cooling technologies, marking another step toward its planned 2,800-satellite space computing constellation. #China #AI

China and Pakistan have launched their first joint military exercise, “Karakoram 2026,” in Xinjiang, focusing on counterterrorism and high-altitude mountain operations. China supplied all weapons and equipment for the drills. #China #Pakistan

China’s Wang Yi met Khaldoon Al Mubarak, special envoy of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations, Middle East developments and China’s role in easing regional tensions. #China #UAE

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Botswana’s President Duma Boko agreed in Beijing to elevate bilateral ties to an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, marking a new chapter in China–Botswana relations. #China #Botswana

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 15 as President Xi Jinping’s special representative. He will also visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria from October 14–20. #China #Diplomacy

China and Pakistan will hold joint military exercises, “Karakoram 2026,” in Xinjiang in mid-to-late October. The drills aim to deepen cooperation and improve interoperability in counterterrorism operations. #China #Pakistan

Chinese AI models ranked in the top five globally for weekly token usage, processing 86.74 trillion tokens from October 5–11, compared with 18.97 trillion for US models. Usage of Chinese models surged 50.96% week-on-week, highlighting their growing global adoption. #China #AI

China, Cambodia and Thailand held the third round of Track II dialogue in Shenzhen, bringing together around 100 participants to discuss implementing the Fuxian Consensus and strengthening the foundations for lasting peace. #China #Cambodia #Thailand

Botswana’s President Duma Boko will visit China from October 12–17 for talks with President Xi Jinping and a visit to Fujian, as both countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership and China–Africa cooperation. #China #Botswana #Africa

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto launched 11 #China-backed industrial projects worth an estimated $10.2 billion and witnessed the first export of electric vehicle batteries from the Weda Bay Industrial Park, boosting Indonesia’s downstream manufacturing ambitions.#Indonesia

China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Beijing as China and the EU prepared for their second trade and investment consultation meeting. #China #EU

China said Nikolai Patrushev’s visit will be an opportunity to deepen strategic communication and expand practical cooperation with Russia, strengthening bilateral ties. #China #Russia