Coronavirus to be big topic for G20 as China reports uptick in cases

13 Sept 11:50 Key points summarised by AI

China reported an uptick in new coronavirus cases, yet the overall infection rate remained at its slowest since January, a trend the WHO found encouraging but warned against complacency.
The coronavirus epidemic is set to dominate discussions at the G20 finance leaders' meeting due to its escalating risks to global growth, with countries like Japan, Singapore, and South Korea already facing economic downturns and slumped exports.
Beyond China, new hotspots emerged in South Korea and Iran, while fears of contagion triggered societal unrest, discrimination against evacuees, and a global market shift towards safe-haven assets.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.