On Sept 11 the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) held an expanded party‑committee meeting to convey Xi Jinping’s recent diplomatic instructions. SASAC directed SOEs to place international operations within China’s broader opening-up strategy, coordinate use of domestic and international markets, optimize overseas investment layout, shore up security safeguards, and expand cooperation on technology, equipment and standards.

On Sept. 11 in India ahead of the BRICS leaders' meeting, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran will "never bow to bullying" and will not yield to the United States and Israel. He accused them of "talking about human rights while committing massacres," of labeling Iran a terrorist while bombing schools and targeting scientists and civilians, and of striking infrastructure and cutting water, food and internet as a "slow-kill" tactic to force popular revolt. He asked who the real terrorists are and said Iran will not submit to oppression or bullying.

Fitch expects Italy's economic growth to average 0.8% annually in 2026-28.