China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has opened a public consultation on 20 telecom industry standards, including the 5G mobile communications network Intelligent Network Data Talk (NWDA) General Technical Requirements (Phase III).

Sept 18 — At a routine briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun was asked about the 95th anniversary of the Sept. 18 Incident and Japanese commentary warning that Sanae Takaichi’s security policies risk a return to pre‑war militarism. China urged Japan to face and deeply reflect on its history of aggression and to take concrete steps to win the trust of Asian neighbours and the international community. It said regional countries, including China, must remain highly vigilant and that it will never allow Japanese militarism to revive, calling for joint defence of World War II’s outcomes and the peace baseline.

Daiwa Securities economist Kento Minami said the risk of prolonged inflation in Japan is increasing as crude oil rebounds and firms increasingly pass higher costs to consumers. He warned the recent sharp rise in crude could feed through to electricity prices after a roughly 3–8 month lag, potentially beginning in early 2027. Rising oil, logistics and labour costs are making cost pass-through more likely and could extend food inflation; food prices excluding fresh produce rose 2.7% YoY in August.