TREE NEWS update: China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged Japanese leaders to listen to rational domestic voices and create conditions for normal Sino-Japanese exchanges. This follows reports that a Japan-China friendship parliamentary league plans to send a delegation of young lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties this month. Guo welcomed such efforts if they adhere to the four political documents and maintain friendly relations.
TREE NEWS reports: The Bank of Japan is leaning toward raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points this month. Officials will consider lifting the policy rate from 1% at the two-day meeting ending September 18, citing upside inflation risks, rising service prices and a weak yen.
TREE NEWS update: China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Friday rejected Palau’s call for Pacific Islands Forum members to condemn China’s missile test in the region, calling the repeated hype ‘malicious’ and saying its scheme will not succeed. Guo reiterated China’s defensive defense policy and commitment to regional peace and stability.
TREE NEWS reports: The dollar-yen pair briefly rebounded to 157.0, currently trading at 157.241, down 1.5% over the past 24 hours.
TREE NEWS update: At a press conference on disease prevention for the new school term, Zhu Lan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and chief physician at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, stated that over 200 HPV types have been found in humans. High-risk types like 16 and 18 can cause severe lesions if persistent infection occurs, while low-risk types like 6 and 11 mainly cause genital warts. Timely HPV vaccination can block persistent high-risk HPV infection.
TREE NEWS update: China’s third batch of emergency aid to Nepal was dispatched this morning. The shipment follows two earlier deliveries as part of China’s relief efforts for the earthquake-affected country.
TREE NEWS update: Congo-Brazzaville’s first batch of Poria products benefiting from zero-tariff policy was shipped to China on September 1. The ceremony was attended by Max Mountsaka, director of the International Cooperation Ministry’s office, and Qiu Jianming, charge d’affaires of the Chinese embassy. Mountsaka thanked China for supporting agricultural exports and pledged to utilize the policy to boost more forestry products to China.
TREE NEWS update: Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski said on September 3 that Poland wants to expand its participation in NATO’s nuclear deterrence system, with discussions underway on joining nuclear-sharing missions. He denied plans to deploy nuclear warheads on Polish soil.
TREE NEWS reports: Trader BonkGuy (Unipcs) said on Sept 3 that MARSCOIN reminds him of SAFEMOON on BNB Chain in 2021, which once reached a $17B market cap, but MARSCOIN has a stronger narrative combining Musk, CZ, Mars, and SpaceX. He noted MARSCOIN holders earn SPCXB rewards linked to SpaceX-tokenized assets. Data shows he holds about 24.9M MARSCOIN worth $2.51M, with unrealized gains of $1.55M.
TREE NEWS update: The UN Environment Programme reported on the 2nd that global warming will likely exceed the 1.5°C threshold in the coming years. It urges measures to limit the magnitude and duration of overshoot, pushing temperatures back below 1.5°C as soon as possible.
TREE NEWS update: At a regular press conference on March 3, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling responded to EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic’s remarks on China-EU trade. Huang stressed that consultations at all levels should adhere to the stable and balanced partnership, resolve concerns equally, and not unilaterally set conditions or threaten market closures.
TREE NEWS update: China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to unilateral US sanctions imposed without UN Security Council authorization, citing repeated US actions against Chinese enterprises and individuals over Iran. The ministry urged Washington to immediately correct its actions and revoke the sanctions, warning that the measures disrupt normal international trade and global energy security.
TREE NEWS update: At the 2026 World Power Battery Conference in Yibin, Sichuan, the Power Battery Industry Development Index (2026) was released, ranking CATL, BYD, and LG Energy Solution as the top three comprehensive performers among enterprises, excelling in scale, innovation, and sustainability.
TREE NEWS reports: European luxury stocks declined, with shares of LVMH, Kering, and Hermes falling between 1.9% and 2.6%. The move reflects weakness in the sector amid broader market concerns.
TREE NEWS update: Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and paid state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, as announced by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The trips aim to promote development and revitalization among nations and reform global governance.
TREE NEWS update: Researchers at EPFL have developed a gallium nitride transistor with a breakdown voltage near 4000 volts while maintaining low resistance, surpassing commercial devices by five times. The device could be used in AI data centers, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicles. The findings were published in Nature Electronics.
TREE NEWS update: US retail diesel prices have reached a four-year high, driven by tight global supply. The surge reflects strained inventories and strong demand amid ongoing supply disruptions worldwide. This marks a notable escalation in fuel costs for American consumers and businesses.
TREE NEWS update: China’s National Disease Control and Prevention Administration reported at a press conference that over 5.2 million eligible school-age girls nationwide have completed their first dose of the HPV vaccine, with smooth overall progress. The update was provided during a briefing on disease prevention for the new school term.
TREE NEWS update: China’s commerce ministry on Friday voiced firm opposition to US Treasury Secretary Bessent’s recent remarks, saying that using G20 platforms to hype ‘economic imbalance’ and ‘overcapacity’ is protectionism and an excuse to pressure China. Spokesperson Huang Ling said such rhetoric disrupts global trade and harms economic growth, urging multilateralism and cooperation.
TREE NEWS reports: Ether ETFs saw $48 million in outflows on Wednesday, ending a 12-day streak that had attracted $1.62 billion. XRP funds also halted an 11-session inflow run. Meanwhile, Bitcoin funds rebounded, though specific figures were not provided.
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