On Sept 19 the plenary of the 2026 International Biopharma Industry Innovation Beijing Forum convened in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. Beijing released a batch of municipal biopharma and healthcare industry results and announced 12 priority projects newly established in 2026; eight are sited in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, covering regional headquarters, strategic emerging-company headquarters, and R&D and industrialization bases.

President Trump said the US will not impede AI industry growth and will both support and oversee the sector. He called AI the "next industrial revolution" and said it could account for up to 25% of US GDP; he claimed the US currently leads in AI and wants to preserve that edge. Trump announced plans to create an Artificial Intelligence working group, likened to the Space Force, and to appoint an AI czar to oversee AI policy. He said the administration will avoid restrictive measures that could curb innovation but will rely on existing criminal and civil justice systems to address illegal AI activity and will strengthen oversight.

Refinitiv reported witnesses saw flames and large black plumes of smoke rising near Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia.