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  3. Taiwan charges five over plot to run over comedian

    Taiwanese prosecutors charged five men with plotting to ram a car into comedian Huang Yi-hao, who made jokes about Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party. A person named 'K' from China allegedly paid the defendants to injure him.

    China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

    China accused a U.S. Navy warship of illegally entering waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea and said it had sent its own forces to monitor the ship. Taiwan separately reported a confrontation with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.

  4. Chinese tech giants order $35 billion in Nvidia GPUs

    ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have ordered more than 3 million of Nvidia's new RTX PRO 5500 workstation GPUs, with a combined sticker price exceeding $35 billion. Reports note a potential problem with the order, though details are not specified.

  7. H-1B visa debate: US lawmaker and VP Vance draw India's criticism

    US Congressman Riley Moore claimed H-1B holders from India and China replace American graduates with cheap labor, linking the program to chain migration. Separately, VP JD Vance apologized for calling H-1B workers 'indentured servants,' clarifying he meant companies exploiting the system, after India protested.

  8. China Proposes AI Export Curbs, Citing National Security Risks

    China has proposed restricting exports of technology, including AI, citing national security risks. The proposal comes as China and the U.S. made progress in dialogues on AI safety and governance, including setting up a notification mechanism for AI incidents that could threaten national security.

    Nvidia's Jensen Huang urges US-China AI safety cooperation

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the U.S. 'absolutely must' cooperate with Chinese AI companies on safety monitoring, while resisting broader AI regulation. He made the remarks during a London visit where he courted tech executives and world leaders.

    China tells Israel to stop West Bank settlements

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog to stop the "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements. Wang Yi called the Palestinian question "the greatest historical injustice of this century."

    China opens long-delayed bridge to North Korea

    China opened the New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, a project believed completed in 2014 but stalled by the pandemic and diplomatic strain. Chinese state media announced the opening on Thursday.

  9. EU warned to de-risk from China via Vietnam

    A minister warned the EU about its dependence on China for critical materials, urging de-risking as fast as possible. The EU is reportedly considering Vietnam as an alternative source to reduce reliance on China, aligning with U.S. views on securing reliable supplies.

    Houthis strike Aden palace, seek Chinese missile parts

    Houthi rebels fired missiles at Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, reportedly killing two guards, as their attacks on Saudi Arabia and regional targets escalate. Reports also indicate the Houthis are seeking Chinese parts for advanced ballistic missiles, raising concerns about their growing weapons capabilities and threats to regional security.

  10. Trump says leakers should be shot, claims Iran war will end soon

    President Donald Trump, at a midterm campaign rally in Arizona, said leakers should be shot, calling them "scum of the earth," in an apparent reference to leaks about U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. He also claimed the Iran war will end "as soon as I want it to end" and dismissed allegations that Russia and China are aiding Iran as the work of "radical lunatics."

    China-North Korea bridge to open after decade-long delay

    A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open more than a decade after the Chinese side was built, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. The long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge will formally open on Thursday, signaling closer ties between the two countries.

    China's exports surge 36.3% in September on AI-driven demand

    China's exports surged in September, growing 36.3% year-on-year, the fastest pace since the pandemic, driven by AI-related demand. Producer prices also rose at the fastest rate since June 2022, beating expectations and putting the trade surplus on track for a record.

    Trump: Taiwan to buy 30% of Alaska pipeline gas

    President Trump said Taiwan has agreed to buy 30 percent of gas from an Alaska pipeline over 20 years, with $4.4 billion in investment. The deal's advancement was also reported, with South Korea having committed $50 billion.

    Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

    Taiwan has reportedly agreed to purchase 30 percent of the gas from a proposed Alaska pipeline project over the next 20 years, according to President Trump. He also said Taiwan will invest $4.4 billion in the project, in addition to $50 billion already committed by South Korea.

  11. Memory chip stocks fall on China competition fears

    Micron and other memory-chip stocks fell for a second day as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into Asian and European markets. The decline follows news that China's CXMT is advancing a new memory-chip design, raising competition fears despite strong AI-driven demand.

    China on Alert Over Suspected Russian Plague Case

    China has placed the border city of Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia on alert, with its regional CDC implementing "plague risk prevention" protocol in response to a suspected case of pneumonic plague in neighboring Siberia, Russia, according to Chinese state media. The move follows reports of the suspected Russian case.

    Ukraine unveils AI interceptor drone; Russia, China boost drone efforts

    Ukraine's former defense minister unveiled a new interceptor drone designed to counter Russia's fastest drones, with AI-assisted flight in testing. Meanwhile, Russia launched an AI training hub for combat drones, and China is studying Ukraine's drone warfare to prepare for future conflicts.

    Trump Says U.S. May Have Gone Too Far in Killing Iran Leaders

    President Trump suggested the U.S. may have 'gone too far' in killing Iranian leaders, complicating peace talks. He also dismissed claims that Russia and China are aiding Iran, while reports indicate Iran is escalating shipping attacks and rebuilding missile stockpiles.

  12. EU to Cap Chinese Hybrid Imports at 350,000 a Year

    The European Union will cap imports of Chinese hybrid electric vehicles at 350,000 cars per year, using WTO rules to quickly impose the quota, which would halve Chinese market share to 3%. Chinese lithium futures plunged on the news, as the safeguard measure deals a fresh blow to battery demand.

    US Diplomat Says Markets Overestimate Taiwan War Risk

    A senior US diplomat said markets are overestimating the threat of war over Taiwan, arguing Beijing does not want a conflict. Other commentary suggests Taiwan would fight in the event of an attack and discusses Beijing's intimidation tactics in the region.

    China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

    China imposed sanctions on ministers from Paraguay and Belize, freezing their assets and banning visas, over their countries' ties with Taiwan. Beijing cited national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons for the measures.

    Stellantis and Volkswagen chiefs urge EU incentives for local carmaking

    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares urged European regulators to create incentives for carmakers that build in Europe, citing competition from Chinese rivals. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume backed EU proposals to bolster domestic industry, saying European carmakers need to compete under comparable conditions.

  13. Volkswagen CEO backs EU plan to boost European industry

    Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume backed EU proposals to bolster domestic industry, saying European carmakers must 'compete under comparable conditions' with Chinese brands. He called the company's transformation 'the biggest transformation program in our history' and a 'shared responsibility.'

    China factories emptied after holiday; workers report unpaid wages

    Workers in several parts of China say they returned from the National Day holiday to find factories emptied of equipment, managers gone, and months of wages unpaid, according to The Epoch Times. Separately, a correspondent returning to China after decades found a richer country with pervasive surveillance.

  14. Han warns Taiwan must not be a fake democracy

    A KMT official warned that Taiwan must not become a "fake democracy," while a ministry released a video on Taiwan's path to democracy. The statements highlight ongoing political debate over Taiwan's democratic development.

    US diplomat says markets overestimate Taiwan war risk

    A senior US diplomat said markets are overestimating the threat of war over Taiwan, arguing Beijing does not want conflict. Other commentary suggests Taiwan would fight and discusses Beijing's intimidation tactics.

  15. China and EU agree to halve Chinese hybrid car exports

    Europe's trade chief Maroš Sefčovič described two days of talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing as a positive first step. Brussels said Beijing's shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobs.

  16. California woman accused of spying for China denied bail

    Wanying Zhang, a California woman accused of spying for China, will remain jailed while awaiting trial after a judge sided with prosecutors who argued she poses a flight risk. Zhang had offered over $800,000 in property equity for bail after her arrest while boarding a flight to China.

    Missed UPS email led to China receiving F-35 parts

    China obtained sensitive F-35 stealth fighter jet parts from the U.S. due to a missed email by a UPS employee, which led to a wrong turn in shipping. The incident highlights a security lapse in the handling of military components.

    Missed email led to China getting F-35 parts

    A missed email by a UPS worker reportedly allowed China to obtain F-35 stealth fighter jet parts, including cockpit canopies. The incident, detailed in a Bloomberg report, highlights a security lapse in the supply chain.

  17. Alleged Chinese agent to stay in custody

    A judge ruled that Wanying Zhang, a California realtor accused of being a Chinese agent, will remain in custody due to flight-risk concerns. She faces federal charges for allegedly surveilling the Taiwanese president's son in Washington and failing to register as a foreign agent.

    EU-China trade talks open in Beijing over €1bn daily deficit

    EU trade negotiators began two days of talks in Beijing aimed at addressing a record trade deficit of about €1 billion per day and curbing cheap imports, including hybrid electric cars. EU member states have hardened demands for protection against Chinese imports, and rare earth export restrictions are also on the agenda.