China News Brief — September 4, 2025
Key Takeaways & Implications
Xi Meets Kim Jong Un to Deepen Strategic Coordination
Xi and Kim held their first meeting in six years, calling each other “good neighbours, good friends, and comrades sharing a common destiny.” Xi urged increased coordination in international and regional affairs. Reuters
China Briefing Highlights SCO’s Green Push & Energy Deals
At the SCO Summit, a final declaration endorsed sustainable energy cooperation. Xi pledged three platforms focused on energy, green industry, and digital economy, including an SCO green forum. Russia-CN inked the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal, potentially delivering 50 bcm/year via Mongolia. Carbon Brief
