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NEWS IN CHINA

• China Launches National Autumn Recruitment Drive for College Graduates: The 2025 National City Joint Recruitment of College Graduates Autumn Special Event officially kicked off in Urumqi, Xinjiang, marking the first large-scale national recruitment initiative of the season. Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the event attracted over 20,000 participants and drew strong interest from young job seekers across the country. More than 500 enterprises and institutions, spanning sectors such as energy resources, advanced manufacturing, trade and logistics, and information technology, offered over 15,000 job opportunities. To expand outreach, 13 branch venues were also held simultaneously across Xinjiang, ensuring graduates from diverse regions could access employment channels. A highlight of the fair was the introduction of an AI-powered smart interview cabin, offering personalized career services including talent assessment, resume optimization, and mock interviews. Running until November, the recruitment drive will focus on college graduates, targeting strategic sectors such as new quality productivity, emerging consumption markets, and people’s livelihood services, while rolling out multiple nationwide recruitment and career guidance events.
  
  
• China Urges Multilateralism, Proposes SCO-UN Cooperation at UNGA: At the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, called on member states to uphold multilateralism and strengthen unity amid global challenges. Speaking at the 94th plenary session, Geng introduced a draft resolution (A/79/L.124) on behalf of the 10 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members, emphasizing the need to deepen cooperation between the UN and the SCO. Highlighting the SCO’s growth since its establishment in 2001, Geng noted it has expanded to 27 participating countries, covering over 50 cooperation areas with a combined economic output nearing $30 trillion. He recalled the recently concluded SCO Tianjin Summit, the largest in its history with over 20 world leaders and 10 international organizations participating. Multilateralism and China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) were central themes, receiving broad support. Geng stressed that the UN remained the focus of the summit, which referenced the UN Charter over 40 times while endorsing reforms and closer engagement with UN agencies. He urged member states to back the draft resolution, framing it as a strong signal of global unity, fairness, and strengthened governance.
  
  
• Xi Jinping Calls for Deeper People-to-People Ties at China-Russia Friendship Committee Plenary: The 15th plenary session of the China-Russia Friendship, Peace and Development Committee was held in Vladivostok on September 6, marking nearly three decades of bilateral cooperation through this platform. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory speech, underscoring the committee’s vital role since its establishment 28 years ago in fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the social foundation of China-Russia relations. Xi highlighted that the committee has consistently served the broader strategic interests of both nations, especially as Beijing and Moscow deepen political trust and expand practical cooperation. He urged the committee to use the plenary as an opportunity to enhance its role as the primary channel for people-to-people exchanges, ensuring that the friendship between Chinese and Russian citizens grows stronger and more resilient in the face of global uncertainties. Russian President Vladimir Putin also extended congratulations, reinforcing the significance both leaders attach to the committee as a pillar of bilateral relations and long-term regional stability.
  
  
• Shenyang Hosts 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference, Showcasing AI and Green Innovation: The 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened on September 6 in Shenyang, Liaoning, bringing together leaders from politics, business, academia, and research under the theme “Digital Innovation, Intelligent Manufacturing, New Quality.” The three-day event, running until September 8, aims to accelerate the integration of digital technology with industry while highlighting new trends in smart manufacturing and green development. A key highlight of the conference is the exhibition at the China Industrial Museum, where top companies from both the supply and demand sides of the industrial internet are presenting real-world application scenarios of cutting-edge technologies. Artificial intelligence, large models, and intelligent equipment are at the forefront, demonstrating their role in reshaping industrial processes. The agenda includes over 20 forums and specialized exchange sessions covering topics such as industrial digitalization, AI-driven manufacturing, and sustainable industry practices. Experts are also expected to deliberate on how the industrial internet can boost productivity, reduce emissions, and create globally competitive supply chains, positioning Shenyang as a hub for industrial transformation in China.
  
  
• China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $3.32 Trillion in August: China’s foreign exchange reserves reached US$3,322.2 billion at the end of August 2025, marking an increase of US$29.9 billion compared to July, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). This represents a 0.91% month-on-month growth, reflecting steady external stability. SAFE noted that the rise was influenced by a weaker US dollar index and an overall increase in global financial asset prices, driven by shifting monetary policy expectations and new macroeconomic data from major economies. These external market factors, combined with the valuation effects of exchange rate conversions, contributed to the reserve expansion. China’s economic fundamentals also played a key role. Despite external uncertainties, Beijing highlighted that the economy continues to show resilience, stability, and long-term growth momentum, providing a solid base for maintaining a healthy foreign exchange position. The increase is seen as a positive signal for financial markets, reinforcing confidence in China’s capacity to manage external risks, stabilize the yuan, and safeguard cross-border capital flows amid global volatility. This rise also underscores China’s continued commitment to maintaining stable foreign trade and investment conditions.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER

Wuhan University Apologizes Over Controversial Red Seat Labels at Opening Ceremony: Red circular labels affixed to the backs of white chairs at Wuhan University’s opening ceremony have stirred major debate online. Many netizens felt it bore an uncomfortable resemblance to the Japanese flag, especially coming just days after the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In response to mounting criticism, Wuhan University issued a statement apologizing, admitting that the choice of design had caused “misunderstandings” and pledging to improve work rigor and attention to detail in future events. However, the apology has not calmed the discussion. State-affiliated media such as Dahe Daily sharply criticized the university, questioning why round red labels were chosen when multiple colors and shapes were available. The commentary argued this was not simply a lapse in detail, but an act of insensitivity that undermined national sentiment. On Chinese social media, hashtags related to the incident quickly trended, with many netizens stressing that “symbols carry weight” and that institutions must avoid even such ambiguities during public ceremonies.

INDIA WATCH

Guancha commented on Modi’s UN Trip Cancellation: Chinese news outlet Guancha highlighted the atmosphere surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to cancel his planned visit to the United Nations General Assembly. The article placed the move against the backdrop of worsening US-India ties, especially after Washington raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50% in response to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Guancha’s tone was cautious, describing Modi’s absence not as confrontation, but as an attempt to avoid a politically risky encounter with President Trump. Guancha also highlighted US media reports that Trump had unsuccessfully sought direct contact with Modi, portraying the Indian refusal as a sign of frayed trust. The article also states that while Trump spoke warmly of Modi in public, his disappointment over oil imports and punitive tariffs left Indian commentators skeptical of Washington’s reliability.

Prepared By

Lipun Kumar Sanbad

Lipun Kumar Sanbad, a postgraduate student of Politics and International Relations from Pondicherry University and a History and Political science graduate from University of Delhi. From the past three years working as a freelance researcher in the domain of global peace, conflict and security studies, and defence studies.