Japan's prime minister Takaichi said she has not yet made any decision on a summit with the United States.

Sept 17 — Leapmotor signed an investment intent and a technology cooperation agreement with two FAW Group subsidiaries: FAW Qixin Power (Changchun) Technology Co. and China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co. Under the tech pact with China Automotive New Energy, the partners will jointly advance research and commercialization of next‑generation battery technologies and standardized cells, focusing on solid‑state, high‑lithium manganese, sodium‑ion and ultra‑fast‑charge LFP chemistries. They will co‑develop standardized cell designs and applications and explore battery recycling and overseas supply‑chain collaboration.

BOC minutes: if high oil prices spill over into other goods and services, a rate increase may be required.