At a Sept. 8 Foreign Ministry briefing, spokesperson Mao Ning said China is holding a new AI capacity-building workshop at Peking University from Sept. 7-12. She said China is implementing an AI Capacity-Building Inclusive Plan, is advancing a World AI Cooperation Organization to expand access to AI technologies and services, and aims to help Global South countries identify AI development paths tailored to national needs. China said it will work with other parties to ensure AI generates sustaine

Yuedian Power A said it has 2,000 MW of coal-fired capacity under construction, expected to enter service in 2027. Gas-fired projects including Dananhai and Yunhe total about 2,942 MW; roughly 485 MW is expected to commission in 2026, with the balance slated for 2027. Actual commissioning timing may be adjusted based on construction progress.

The Australian economy appears to be signalling stagnation. Two consumer-confidence measures on Tuesday showed household sentiment turned pessimistic and business conditions fell into negative for the first time since the pandemic. Against a backdrop of global shocks that have lifted expectations for further rate hikes and weighed on house prices, the data suggest growth is losing momentum. Markets will focus on upcoming employment data for further signals on the outlook.