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1. Marco Rubio marks China’s National Day with message of peace, prosperity from US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a congratulatory message for China’s National Day, reinstating a tradition to mark the occasion before October 1 arrives in the United States.
2. China’s military sees threat in expanded US drills with Japan and South Korea
The US military’s expanded joint cyber and AI-integrated exercises with Japan and South Korea pose a risk to regional security, a Chinese military commentary has warned.
3. China’s ‘super golden week’ forecast to spark travel boom at home and abroad
Visa-free travel abroad and free toll roads at home are expected to fuel a surge in travel by Chinese citizens during an extra-long holiday starting this week, in what analysts call a boon for the service economy.
