Weekly Significant Activity Report – September 6, 2025

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1. SS: This post analyzes some significant geopolitical developments from August 30-September 6 involving Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

   Key events covered include: 

   1. The leaders of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea convened in China this week in a show of unity against the West.
   2. Beijing is pressing top Chinese technology companies to use domestic chips after long demanding access to advanced US semiconductors.
   3. China is poised to pull off a manned mission to the moon before the US due to a more consistent government focus on the operation and greater progress on developing moon lander technology, experts tell Congress.
   4. Russia hosted the 10th annual Eastern Economic Forum where Putin touted the significance of Moscow’s economic ties in Asia, an assertion belied by the absence of top Chinese officials.
   5. Ukraine’s intelligence suggests Russia is making a push for a major breakthrough in Donetsk near the city of Pokrovsk, but is producing less long-range drones than previously forecasted.
   6. The UN releases an alarming report suggesting widespread abuse of people with disabilities in North Korea.

   Things to keep a close eye on in coming days:

   1. President Trump may announce a new policy toward Russia next week after convening recent talks with European and Ukrainian leaders.

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