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U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays: If you challenge the U.S. armed forces, defeat will be your fate. Under Trump's leadership, the world has learned that we fight only to win.

The 29th Beijing-Taiwan Science and Technology Forum, themed "Technology Leading Industrial Integration and Digital Empowerment for a Healthy Future," opened in Beijing on September 19th. Guests from both sides of the Taiwan Strait discussed technological innovation and industrial cooperation. The forum also included a signing ceremony for cross-strait economic and technological cooperation projects and a signing ceremony for partners in the cross-strait smart healthcare industry cooperation alliance. The 29th Beijing-Taiwan Science and Technology Forum is hosted by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the Beijing Municipal Government, and organized by the Beijing Municipal Taiwan Affairs Office and the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area Management Committee. Other forum activities include the Beijing-Taiwan AI+Green Development Forum, the Cross-Strait Smart Healthcare Industry Cooperation Forum, and the Cross-Strait Dialogue on AI Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

According to CNN: A CNN reporter was denied entry to the White House this morning local time, and his press pass was confiscated. This comes a day after Trump announced a "ban" on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico media outlets.

On September 19th, Wang Qingxian, Governor of Anhui Province, met separately with a delegation led by Jack Perry, Chairman of the 48 Group, and Carlos Maglinos, Global Chairman of the Global Alliance of Small and Medium Enterprises, who were in Anhui to attend the 2026 World Manufacturing Convention. Wang Qingxian stated that, relying on its strong industrial foundation and innovative accumulation, Anhui is focusing on comprehensive opening-up, with a focus on industrial openness. Anhui manufacturing is deeply integrated into the international division of labor and serving the global market. He expressed hope to establish a regular communication and exchange mechanism to strengthen complementary advantages and resource integration, jointly expand cooperation in the industrial and supply chains, and contribute to the high-quality development of global manufacturing.

On September 19, local time, U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper released a video announcing updates on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. military operations in the region. Cooper stated that the main shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared of mines, and thousands of ships have passed through. More than 1 billion barrels of crude oil have been shipped out of the Strait of Hormuz by Gulf partners. He also stated that in the past two weeks, the volume of crude oil, cargo, and liquefied natural gas transported through the region has reached its highest level in the past six months. Cooper further stated that under the U.S. blockade, Iran has exported zero crude oil through the relevant shipping routes.

September 19th - Tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia escalated. On the 19th, Riyadh, the Saudi capital, issued its first-ever air raid sirens. British media revealed that Saudi Arabia's interceptor missiles are running low. Saudi Arabia is seeking air defense assistance from its allies. The Associated Press, citing local officials, reported that Saudi Arabia has contacted France, Britain, Pakistan, and Egypt, requesting air defense support. However, apart from Pakistan, its allies have offered more sympathy than military support. In fact, Saudi Arabia's largest ally and arms supplier is the United States, but its interceptor missile stockpile has been depleted in the war with Iran. Last week, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump, requesting deeper US involvement in the conflict. The US rejected this request.

On September 19th, CNN reported on September 18th that sources said the US military narrowly avoided an incident after using an AI-generated false intelligence report. The report stated that this spring, during the war with Iran, an intelligence report circulating among US military personnel raised concerns. The report claimed that a Chinese ship was transporting components for a nuclear weapons program in the Middle East. Four sources familiar with the incident said the US military quickly initiated a plan to intercept the ship. Two of the sources indicated that US military personnel were preparing to board. One source and another informed source stated that US military aircraft had been scrambled. However, just as the planned operation was about to begin, US officials thoroughly examined the report, compiled by analysts from the US Special Operations Command, and discovered that it was generated using AI. The chatbot used by the analyst had incorrectly identified the cargo.

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According to AFP: A Saudi Aramco fuel storage tank caught fire near Riyadh airport.

Commander of U.S. Central Command: We are forming a new coalition attack drone force.

Commander of U.S. Central Command: The U.S. is working with partners to increase shipping volume through the Strait of Hormuz.

Commander of U.S. Central Command: The main passageways of the Strait of Hormuz have not been affected by mines.

On September 19th, MS NOW stated that its reporters were denied entry to the White House premises earlier that day. MS NOW stated, "The White House belongs to the American people, and decisions made within the White House are supported by our taxpayer money." The media outlet indicated that MS NOW plans to take all necessary measures to uphold its First Amendment rights and the vital role of independent journalism in a democratic system. This comes after US President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House, citing their long-standing practice of publishing "fake news."

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred at 20:19 on September 19 in Shenzha County, Nagqu City, Tibet (31.99 degrees north latitude, 89.26 degrees east longitude), with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.

The China Earthquake Networks Center automatically determined that an earthquake of approximately magnitude 4.2 occurred at 20:19 on September 19 near Shenzha County, Nagqu City, Tibet (32.03 degrees north latitude, 89.29 degrees east longitude). The final result is subject to the official rapid report.

On September 19th, European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Stournaras stated that the ECB must be wary of upward inflation risks but should not act hastily. He noted that while a second-round effect through channels such as wages has not yet materialized, this situation cannot be taken for granted. "We are seeing a series of ongoing supply-side shocks that cannot be simply ignored. At the same time, there are strong demand factors due to fiscal expansion and the AI investment boom. We must remain vigilant." With more than a month until the next policy decision, Stournaras said he has not yet made a decision, and the various economic outlook forecasts prepared by the ECB may provide some guidance. "If inflation surges in September, or if rising energy costs clearly put us in an adverse scenario, then a rate hike in October cannot be ruled out. But if there are some doubts, we will not take any action but will wait for the next round of forecasts." Stournaras emphasized that this week's Fed rate hike also helped the ECB, stating, "The Fed's rate decision enhanced its credibility and also enhanced the credibility of global monetary policy, because the Fed and the dollar play a central role."