India-China Diplomacy: India’s MEA reiterated the “three mutuals” after Modi met Xi on the BRICS sidelines, stressing mutual respect, interest and sensitivity as the basis for managing disputes. AI Politics in Washington: US House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected any AI moratorium, arguing it would hand China an edge, while bipartisan lawmakers and industry voices push for safety rules. Tech Security Controls: China’s new entry-exit rules took effect, letting authorities bar citizens who violate export controls or threaten “technological security,” tightening travel for officials and skilled workers too. US-China Space Escalation: The US confirmed “on-orbit space control weapons,” prompting China and Russia to warn against a space arms race. China’s Economy Snapshot: August industrial production beat expectations, but retail sales stayed weak and unemployment ticked up, underscoring uneven growth. Property Market: Existing-home prices rose in top-tier cities for a sixth month, highlighting a shift toward secondary-market demand. Defense & Military Tech: Reports say China is building the world’s first dedicated mothership for large uncrewed submarines, while researchers floated a nuclear tank concept with a railgun. Regional Flashpoints: Manila said there’s no confirmed drilling by a Chinese research vessel at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, though monitoring continues. Global Outreach: China’s navy hospital ship arrived in Mauritania for a medical mission, and a Lao-Chinese military medical team is set to deliver free services in southern provinces.