Let’s take a look at some of the most significant stories that broke over the weekend, including the latest on China’s economy, the S&P 500 earnings, and the impact of stablecoins on the U.S. dollar.

According to the SIPRI database, some of Pakistan’s major orders in the last five years include the country’s first spy ship, Rizwan; more than 600 VT-4 battle tanks and 36 J-10CE 4.5-generation fighter jets. China sent the first batch of multi-purpose J-10CE fighter jets to the Pakistani Air Force in 2022.

A newly published speech reiterates the president’s pledge to support China’s private companies as a recent survey shows many face challenges.

Xi Jinping skips BRICS Summit for the first time amid speculation of political turbulence in China and divisions between member nations over trade and strategic interests

President Xi Jinping relies on legions of local officials to govern China’s 1.4 billion people. A rare protest over the brutal attack of a schoolgirl has inflamed concerns over their credibility.

China's top leadership has recently pledged to curb "involutionary" competition amid intense price wars in the country.

Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping and PM Li Qiang conveyed their congratulations to President Prabowo on the 80th Independence Day of Indonesia on Sunday, .

Even after a recent rally, Chinese indexes have only just returned to levels seen in the aftermath of a dramatic bubble burst a decade ago