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Canada-China bilateral trade (July 2026)
$11.9B
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π Today's Briefing
Beijing's decision to ban drone ownership from November has raised concerns among experts, who see it as a further tightening of control over personal freedoms. The move follows a May regulation prohibiting drone sales and requiring registration for existing owners. In other news, China's State Council has upgraded its investigation into a major fire accident at a state-owned shipyard, which resulted in 25 deaths. The investigation aims to ensure a scientific and rigorous approach. On the diplomatic front, President Xi Jinping's attendance at the BRICS Summit in India was deemed a success, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighting the practical and targeted nature of the visit. The bottom line: Beijing's drone ban and the State Council's investigation highlight the government's focus on security and control. Meanwhile, Xi's BRICS visit strengthens China's global south cooperation. China Compass tracks Canada-China relations, trade, and geopolitical signals. Visit www.chinacompass.ca for more.
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Beijing to ban drone ownership, citing security concerns
Why it matters
Under new rules implemented from November, Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits, further tightening regulations that already prohibited the sale of these devices.
β The new regulations mandate that all drone owners dispose of their devices or move them out of Beijing by November 15, or else face confiscation and fines.
Hong Kong Free Press
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The State Council has initiated an upgraded investigation into the major fire accident at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of China State Shipbuilding Corporation on September 10.
Why it matters
The State Council has upgraded its investigation into the major fire accident at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, on September 10, which resulted in 25 deaths and 5 injuries.
β The investigation will follow a scientific and rigorous approach, in accordance with laws and regulations, to determine the cause and responsibility of the accident, and it demands that relevant departments thoroughly check for hazards and strictly prevent major accidents from happening again.
China News Service
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Strengthening Global South Cooperation and Embarking on a New Chapter of BRICS Collaboration β 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
Why it matters
On September 12-13, 2026, President Xi Jinping was invited to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in India.
β Wang Yi said that the visit was pragmatic, efficient, accurate, fruitful, and successful, and achieved three strategic goals....
State Council Β· 2026-09-14
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Li Hongzhong traveled to Russia to attend the Sino-Russian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Industrial Forum and pay a visit to Irkutsk Oblast.
Why it matters
The Chinese side is willing to work with the Russian side to fully implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and push China-Russia relations to a new stage of higher quality, faster development and more action.
β The Russian side is willing to work with the Chinese side to deepen exchanges with the legislative bodies, enrich the content of practical cooperation, and promote mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher stage....
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Su Qiuhui: New Taipei has mountains and seas and aims to become everyone's favorite city.
Why it matters
Su Qiaohui said that there are mountains and seas in New Taipei, so we must make New Taipei City a favorite city for everyone.
β 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....
Liberty Times
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| WuXi Biologics |
HK$49.14 |
β² +4.55% |
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| NIO Inc |
HK$29.34 |
β² +2.88% |
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| ANTA Sports |
HK$73.65 |
β² +1.66% |
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| China Petroleum |
HK$4.74 |
βΌ -0.63% |
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| Ping An Insurance |
HK$53.60 |
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| Haidilao |
HK$9.96 |
βΌ -0.99% |
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