RT Peter Mallouk Since its inception in 1957, the S&P 500 has hit 1,334 all-time highs. That's a new record once every 19 days, on average. The lesson? All-time highs are not something to fear. They're a normal part of long-term wealth creation.

RT New York Post Waymo has ordered thousands of Chinese-made cars to expand its US robotaxi fleet - sparking security concerns on Capitol Hill https://trib.al/BMEKyJy

RT China Beige Book "Bi Baowen, former vice governor of Heilongjiang & provincial police chief, has been indicted on bribery charges" https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/china-indicts-former-heilongjiang-police-chief-on-bribery-charges-102494688.htmlChina Beige Book: "Wang Fengchao, former Chengdu mayor, has been indicted on bribery charges...Prosecutors allege the veteran official used positions spanning SOEs & govt to seek benefits for others in exchange for illicit payments" https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-15/former-chengdu-mayor-indicted-in-decades-long-corruption-case-102493691.htmlfq

RT Axios 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Top Trump adviser Ric Grenell allegedly outlined a stunning pay-for-influence offer to a Turkish billionaire last year that included access to Trump, according to a text message reviewed by Axios that the WH counsel is investigating. https://www.axios.com/2026/10/19/kennedy-center-text-trump-grenell-habba

RT Valiant Panda In name of war deterrence, In deed of arms expansion. #US #IndoPacific 以 “止战” 之名，行扩军之实。

Saudi students showcased their growing passion for Chinese language and culture through poetry, music and personal stories at a Chinese poetry recitation competition in Riyadh https://xhtxs.cn/bfM1 #ChinaAndMideast

Nie Er Primary School in Yuxi, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, is China's only school named after Nie Er, composer of China's national anthem "March of the Volunteers." Centered on Nie Er's legacy, the school hosts a Nie Er Heritage Studio, a children's choir, folk and symphony orchestras. Integrating stories of Nie Er and the national anthem into classes, it acts as Yuxi's key patriotism education base. Students of various ethnicities learn together, exploring the anthem's history and passing on patriotism. Photos: Li Hao/Global Times https://www.globaltimes.cn/galleries/6396.html

#GTVoice: The #Japanese government has ignored fiscal and economic strains and kept pushing defense spending higher. A country that keeps paying for its military buildup with tax increases will only push itself and the entire region into a far more costly confrontation. In the end, the path that erodes its own economic foundation is destined to be unsustainable. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372585.shtml

Opinion: Is affordable #Chinese #AI a threat – or an opportunity the world can’t afford to overlook? By helping traditional industries cut costs and boost productivity, AI opens up new possibilities for international cooperation. Realizing that potential means looking beyond geopolitical bias and recognizing the real economic opportunities affordable Chinese AI presents for the global economy. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372583.shtml

China will tighten export controls on key drone components while easing restrictions on some agricultural drones. The changes, effective Nov. 18, target parts used mainly in larger, heavy-payload aircraft https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/china-tightens-export-controls-on-drone-parts-eases-curbs-on-farm-models-102495030.html?rkey=4jojc%2BU9DvvtuaHc2n7nI%2FFL%2FE7ci4pKfZlytyz1pedKEv9lJt7dcQ%3D%3D&cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter

China's economy picked up pace in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, supported by fast-growing new drivers and fresh policy support, staying on track to meet its annual growth target and remaining a leading engine of global growth. Read more in #XinhuaHeadlines: http://xhtxs.cn/bfM4

Is China building a fleet of drone motherships to extend its naval reach? https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3371390/china-building-fleet-drone-motherships-extend-its-naval-reach?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792424887

Caixin Cover Story: China’s Power Retailers Reel as Cheap Deals Backfire https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/cover-story-chinas-power-retailers-reel-as-cheap-deals-backfire-102494733.html?cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter

U.S. state of Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raul Castro on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder linked to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft.

China on Monday refined export controls on UAVs, dredgers and high-end engineering equipment, setting clearer technical thresholds while streamlining procedures for some widely used civilian products. The targeted approach aims to reduce misuse risks, strengthen end-use management and safeguard national security, while facilitating compliant trade and maintaining stable global industrial and supply chains. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372543.shtml

In terms of absolute increase, the #Chinese economy in the first three quarters added 5.7 trillion yuan in output, the largest increment in the past five years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed. The increase is roughly equivalent to the annual #GDP of #Belgium, the world’s 23rd largest economy. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372515.shtml

#Opinion: Japan claims it’s “defending.” Then it deploys 1,000-km missiles for the first time and the US puts strike systems on an island 110 km from Taiwan island in their ongoing drills. If this is still defense, the word has lost its meaning. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372557.shtml

China’s central bank and 10 other agencies outlined financing support for three innovation hubs, with measures covering bank lending, private equity, foreign borrowing and cross-border capital flows https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-20/china-sets-out-financing-support-for-three-innovation-hubs-102495032.html?rkey=4jojc%2BU9DvvtuaHc2n7nI%2FFL%2FE7ci4pKfZlytyz1peeOIc4ZiYYaMg%3D%3D&cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter

#Editorial: Amid a complex and volatile external environment, #China’s economy has withstood headwinds and maintained steady performance, conveying confidence and certainty to a turbulent world. #Q3 https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372584.shtml

#Opinion: Rooted in a desire for peace, Ambassador Jing Quan’s words were well-founded, reasoned, and served as both counsel and caution. The Philippines ought to rein in the irresponsible words and actions of certain individual politicians, and do well to heed the words of Ambassador Jing Quan. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372589.shtml

RT Eliot Chen This is surprising given that MiraclePlus was itself a victim of Ding's duplicity. As I reported from his trial, Ding pretended to be his boss for a reference check, creating a fake email and going as far as downloading voice modification software ahead of a call w/ MiraclePlus: Bill Bishop: US sanctioning incubator YC China successor MiraclePlus https://www.miracleplus.com/team/ over work with convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding, but did not also sanction any of the MiraclePlus management, whiuch includes founder Lu Qi, a former executive at Baidu, Microsoft, and

China’s drone export rules: less red tape for some, tighter controls for others? https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3371415/china-updates-drone-export-rules-less-red-tape-some-tougher-restrictions-others?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792427651

RT Ziming Wang As an alumni of MiraclePlus, I'm shocked to witness that an incubator like MiraclePlus, which helps young entrepreneur in China grow, would be sanctioned by the US government, and to such a severe degree. The structurally irreconcilable contradictions between China and the US will only crush the development and future of more and more young people. The future we once briefly reached is gone forever.Bill Bishop: US sanctioning incubator YC China successor MiraclePlus https://www.miracleplus.com/team/ over work with convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding, but did not also sanction any of the MiraclePlus management, whiuch includes founder Lu Qi, a former executive at Baidu, Microsoft, and

Detention of Labor-Rights Advocate Feng Rui Draws Attention to Official Pressure, Censorship of Labor Issues https://chinadigitaltimes.net/2026/10/detention-of-labor-rights-advocate-feng-rui-draws-attention-to-official-pressure-censorship-of-labor-issues/ from @CDT

Kenyan cult leader found guilty of murder of 191 children, 1 adult https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3371417/kenyan-starvation-cult-leader-found-guilty-murder-191-children-1-adult?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792430382

Such a pleasure to speak at the YPO event in Beverly Hills! Thank you. And thank you, Betty Liu, for the interesting conversation. First time being introduced via an AI-generated video! Plus, being at the iconic Beverly Wilshire meant a fun "Pretty Woman" theme too. #ypo @BettyWLiu @beverlywilshire #prettywoman

In name of war deterrence, In deed of arms expansion. #US #IndoPacific #GTCartoon @_ValiantPanda_

Multiple French cities have announced curfews which will start since Monday evening after incidents of looting and violence during weekend protests, French media https://reported.xhtxs.cn/bfNc

U.S. state of Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday issued an arrest warrant for Cuban Revolution leader Raul Castro on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder linked to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. https://xhtxs.cn/bfNe

Egypt's pledge to help defend Saudi Arabia stems from concerns that regional insecurity could spill over to its interests, analysts say. Cairo may offer defense support to Riyadh while steering clear of direct involvement in the conflict https://xhtxs.cn/bfNd

US Supreme Court denies bid by accused 9/11 mastermind to revive plea deal https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371419/us-supreme-court-denies-bid-accused-9/11-mastermind-revive-plea-deal?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792432906

RT Rapid Response 47 "Have you agreed to a trilateral meeting with Presidents Putin and Xi?" @POTUS: "No, but I would do it... We would have it to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearization."

This is a proactive move aimed at safeguarding national strategic security and consolidating China’s generational industrial advantages, while embodying the governance wisdom of “precise controls and open cooperation. - "Yan Dazhou, chief scientist for advanced materials at China Minmetals, said in an exclusive interview with China Securities Journal that, at a time when the global energy transition and geopolitical competition are deeply intertwined, China’s photovoltaic industry stands at a critical historical juncture. The recent revision of the Catalogue places core technologies—including the production of high-purity crystalline silicon, the production of large-format thin silicon wafers, and the production of high-efficiency crystalline-silicon cells and perovskite-cell modules—among technologies restricted from export. This is a proactive move aimed at safeguarding national strategic security and consolidating China’s generational industrial advantages, while embodying the governance wisdom of “precise controls and open cooperation.”.. 中国五矿先进材料领域首席科学家严大洲在接受中国证券报记者专访时表示，在全球能源转型与地缘政治博弈深度交织的当下，我国光伏产业正站在一个关键的历史节点。近日，《目录》的修订，将高纯晶硅制备、大尺寸薄片化硅片制备、高效晶硅电池及钙钛矿电池组件制备等核心技术纳入限制出口类技术。这是一场着眼于维护国家战略安全、巩固产业代际优势，并体现“精准管控、开放合作”治理智慧的主动作为。" “Yet risks lurk behind the glory,” Yan said. On the one hand, the photovoltaic industry has entered a period of deep adjustment. On the other, some foreign countries are using trade barriers and localization policies to force Chinese companies building factories overseas to confront harsh requirements, including sharing core technologies and being denied controlling ownership. Such conduct not only threatens companies’ profit margins, but could also allow the generational lead that China built through immense hardship to be “scooped up on the cheap.” “然而，辉煌背后暗藏风险。”严大洲说，一方面，光伏行业进入深度调整期；另一方面，部分海外国家通过贸易壁垒和本地化政策，倒逼我国企业在海外建厂时面临核心技术共享、不得控股等苛刻要求。这种行为不仅威胁到企业的利润空间，更可能导致我国历经千辛万苦建立起的代际领先优势被“弯道抄底”。 Yan believes that imposing export controls on core technologies is precisely intended to add a “safety catch” to China’s strategic energy security. It clearly draws a “red line” against technology outflows, ensuring that core processes representing national competitiveness—such as key technologies, equipment, drawings, algorithms and process packages—are not lost through disorderly competition or abnormal commercial conduct. This is a strategic move to safeguard national economic security and the global pattern of industrial competition. 严大洲认为，对核心技术进行出口管控，正是为了给我国能源战略安全加上一道“保险栓”。它明确划定了技术外流的“红线”，确保代表国家竞争力的核心工艺（如关键技术、设备、图纸、算法、工艺包） https://sinocism.notion.site/Expert-on-New-Photovoltaic-Technology-Export-Controls-Safeguarding-Open-Cooperation-with-Precise-C-3fe84ece41d781ed96a1e2ee7373011f

Trump to create new NIH division, task force for women’s health https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371418/trump-create-new-nih-division-task-force-womens-health?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792433423

Every time I see this simple setup on an airplane—a foot pedal to open the bin flap—I can’t help wondering why more airlines don’t adopt it. It’s so much more convenient for passengers, and hygienic.

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday said it will explore mechanisms for establishing ownership, pricing and trading of digital cultural assets, as part of its efforts to expand the use of AI in the culture and tourism sectors. #ChinaPulse https://xhtxs.cn/bfNf

Trump Says He Would Be Open to Meeting With Putin and Xi https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-putin-xi-meeting-ee489ddd?st=UsohPg via @WSJ

‘Islamist’ bomb threats sent to hundreds of schools in UK, Hungary, Serbia https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3371421/islamist-bomb-threats-sent-hundreds-schools-uk-hungary-serbia?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792438387

RT Philippe Lemoine This is your weekly reminder, this time from Daniel Treisman in The Return (which is excellent), that almost nobody had predicted the imminent collapse of the Soviet Union, that the few people who did predicted it for the wrong reasons and that the others were right not to predict it, because it would almost certainly not have happened when it did had Gorbachev not embarked on a path of radical reforms that were a choice and not something forced on him by circumstances.

#Editorial: Some foreign media outlets frequently focus on "#trade deficits" when interpreting China's foreign trade data. Yet the Q3 figures show that #China continues to generate orders for businesses worldwide, serving as a driving force for global trade. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372584.shtml

US adds ‘wrongful detention’ warning for Americans travelling to China https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371422/us-adds-wrongful-detention-warning-americans-travelling-china?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792438170

Breaking | Trump says he’s open to meeting Xi and Putin in China for nuclear talks https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3371428/trump-says-hes-open-xi-putin-meeting-china-nuclear-talks?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792443621

UN humanitarians said Monday they are alarmed by reports of continued deadly drone strikes across Sudan, which are killing civilians and disrupting essential services. https://xhtxs.cn/bfNj

Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3371420/rubio-pitches-us-business-central-asia-says-china-ties-need-not-suffer?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792435883

Attacks on a European diplomatic delegation and a Washington Post photographer prompted Israeli police to take the rare step of arresting 10 suspects. With national elections scheduled for next week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now faces growing international demands for accountability while managing tight political dependencies at home http://xhtxs.cn/bfNl

Yemen's Houthi group said Monday it had carried out six attacks against oil, aviation and military targets in Saudi Arabia over the past 48 hours, as security concerns prompted the kingdom to postpone its flagship investment conference originally scheduled for later this month http://xhtxs.cn/bfNm

US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3371431/us-orders-deepseek-removed-federal-systems-citing-national-security-risks?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792446615

Cuba's government on Monday condemned an arrest warrant issued by the U.S. state of Florida for former Cuban President Raul Castro, calling it a senseless legal ploy linked to Washington's blockade of the island. https://xhtxs.cn/bfNo

RT Kate O'Keeffe NEW: Four founders of leading Chinese AI company https://Z.AI worked on research in a joint project with an institute British intelligence accused of having “very strong ties” to China’s main spy agency https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/z-ai-founders-worked-on-research-funded-by-china-institute-uk-tied-to-spies?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc5MjQ1MTMzNCwiZXhwIjoxNzkzMDU2MTM0LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUTUxFQ0RLSkg2VjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIzNzFCRTgwQ0Q5RkE0NDU0OTdFQkU2NzI0NURDMDg4QSJ9.dXDvRdK8ysRYiIyeESwFQdgvip-fNHBbT61lJBZyzNc with @eastland_maggie

Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3371416/houthi-attack-kills-53-yemen-government-training-camp?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792446626

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China, upholding the spirit of the series of major initiatives and proposals put forward by President Xi Jinping, will continue to work to promote peace, stability and development in the Middle East. https://xhtxs.cn/bfM5

Honduras targets Chinese shops, state builder as president sits on Taiwan pledge https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371425/honduras-targets-chinese-shops-and-state-builder-president-sits-taiwan-pledge?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792452269

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China stands ready to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Belarus and fully unleash the positive effects of their Agreement on Trade in Services and Investment. https://xhtxs.cn/bfM6

Alberta votes on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada united https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371435/alberta-votes-path-independence-carney-fights-keep-canada-united?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792452490

US sanctions 5 Chinese entities over ex-Google engineer’s AI trade secrets theft https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371434/us-sanctions-5-chinese-entities-over-ex-google-engineers-ai-trade-secrets-theft?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792452821

How to prevent osteoporosis, from training to eating calcium-rich food https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3371338/how-prevent-osteoporosis-strength-training-eating-calcium-rich-food?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792453155

curious who is feeding this to the scmp, not hearing this likely "Multiple sources said negotiators were discussing a shortlist of projects for potential Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors in the US, with electric vehicles, battery storage and power equipment infrastructure among the sectors under consideration." https://sc.mp/2p4ox?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=3371413&utm_medium=share_widget via @scmpnews

Golden rice fields, vast cornfields and harvesters working at full speed. Across Heilongjiang, modern machinery is making autumn harvest fast and efficient, showcasing the technology powering China's grain production.

#Comment: @RishiSunak tried to sell his “China dependency” scare story, but judging by the comments, readers aren't buying it. Turns out the real tough sell isn't cars — it's his argument.The Times and Sunday Times: We need a new coalition to stand up to Beijing’s unfair trade and industrial practices https://www.thetimes.com/comment/columnists/article/rishi-sunak-cars-part-of-xi-jinping-dependency-strategy-china-kmsrzp2kf?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792248978

Japan’s dilemma over frosty ties with Russia deepens after reporter’s arrest https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3371438/japans-dilemma-over-frosty-ties-russia-deepens-after-reporters-arrest?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792458414

RT Ken Klippenstein NEW: Ex-AG Bill Barr is now lobbying DOJ for Airwallex, a fintech backed by Chinese tech giant Tencent, per a lobbying filing I found.

Latest on #France's nationwide protests: -- #Curfews imposed: Authorities have rolled out curfews and restrictions in parts of #Paris, #Lille, #Nice, and #Marseille, including bans on public gatherings. -- About 2,400 arrested: Nearly 1,000 police officers injured. One protester reportedly died after suffering cardiac arrest. -- #Macron rejects minister's resignation: The French leader declined Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's offer to resign, instead demanding stronger security measures and a review of intelligence failures. -- Extensive damage: Nearly 3,000 businesses reportedly damaged or looted. -- Protests expected to continue: Student unions and protest groups say they intend to maintain pressure on the government despite the crackdown.

"The US Homeland Security Dept is ordering the removal of #DeepSeek products & 3rd-party services using the Chinese AI model from US civilian agency IT systems, according ‌to a notice published Monday" https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-government-agency-it-systems-2026-10-19

High-profile guests gathered in Beijing on Monday for the opening of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026, calling for open, collaborative, inclusive ecosystem for financial development. https://xhtxs.cn/bfNr

Cell publisher investigates editor accused of soliciting bribes from China https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371384/cell-publisher-investigates-editor-accused-soliciting-bribes-china?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792462886

#Japan and the #US have launched massive joint military drills involving nearly 57,000 troops. Japan's Type-25 missile, with a range of 1,000 km, is making its debut in the exercises. Atsushi Koketsu, professor emeritus at Yamaguchi University, warns that the missile's participation and new U.S. weapons deployments could further escalate regional tensions. Tokyo claims East Asia is becoming more dangerous. But Koketsu argues it's Japan and the U.S. that are making it so.

Catch up with Caixin’s top stories: - China’s power retailers reel as cheap details backfire - Beijing cracks down on bad-debt managers’ conduit deals - Chinese #EV exports double in September ahead of tax rebate cut https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-20/cx-daily-chinas-power-retailers-reel-as-cheap-deals-backfire-102494854.html?rkey=4jojc%2BU9Dvsngy8ZDEibRfFL%2FE7ci4pKWWPhpf%2BYSV%2F7bWHLb%2Bs9fw%3D%3D&cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter

#China attaches great importance to fostering closer cooperation with #Indonesia within the #ASEAN platform and the East Asia cooperation framework. By doing so, both nations can drive the continued advancement of China-ASEAN relations, jointly write a new chapter of solidarity and self-reliance for the #GlobalSouth, and further enrich the substance of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future — one that carries both regional and global influence: Wang Qing @Amb_WangQing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to #ASEAN, said in his keynote address at a panel on China-ASEAN cooperation. #GlobalSouthDialogue #ChinaIndonesiaRoundtableForum Wang Qing王擎: Glad to participate in the Global South Dialogue: China–Indonesia Roundtable Forum and to engage with fellow guests in discussions on deepening strategic alignment and jointly writing a new chapter for China–ASEAN development. China stands ready to work with Indonesia to carry

China is helping drive the global energy transition with battery storage innovation and cost declines. Last year, 56% of all battery storage installed globally came from China, as highlighted by Ilina Stefanova, Head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)'s Coalition for Action, at the 2026 World Energy Storage Conference in Ningde, Fujian.

In the third quarter of 2026, #China recorded 192 million passenger entries and exits, up 7.9% year-on-year, and the number of #visa-free foreign arrivals rose by 24.1% year-on-year, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration on Tuesday. #ChinaTravel #Chinahaul

EUROPEAN PROTESTS: THE LATEST 🇫🇷 #FRANCE: Parts of Paris and other French cities imposed overnight curfews following weekend riots during protests over living costs and poor school conditions. 🇮🇹 #ITALY: Following weekend clashes, a newly formed protest group announced weekly demonstrations demanding higher wages, better public services and access to housing. 🇪🇸 #SPAIN: Protesters maintained housing protest camps, while teachers in Madrid began an indefinite strike demanding better pay and working conditions. 🇦🇱 #ALBANIA: Students joined widening anti-government protests demanding action against corruption and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Multiple French cities have announced curfews which will start since Monday evening after incidents of looting and violence during weekend protests, French media reported. #XinhuaNews

Stimulus! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/china-s-growth-rebounds-to-4-5-puts-annual-target-within-reach

Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in Q3, up 7.9% from a year earlier. - Foreign nationals made 23.27 million border crossings, up 15.6% year on year. - Visa-free entries by foreign nationals reached 8.99 million, accounting for 77.5% of all entries by foreign nationals, a 24.1% increase year on year. http://xhtxs.cn/bfNB

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday reaffirmed his firm commitment to the early recovery of South Korea's wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States. #S.Korea #LeeJaeMyung #OPCON

A Chinese student who sparked outrage after displaying Japan’s militarist Rising Sun flag in a history class at Moscow State University has been repatriated, the Global Times learned. Following a collective petition by Chinese students, the university said it would soon announce a decision to expel him. The history faculty’s dean stressed that China and Russia were comrades-in-arms during WWII and that the historical consensus against fascism must not be desecrated. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372609.shtml

Chinese Foreign Minister #WangYi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with reporters alongside with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova in Sofia, #Bulgaria, on Monday, sharing four key takeaways from his Eurasian trip. Wang stressed the importance of trust, friendship, cooperation and partnership. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372608.shtml

Xinhua: "Manufacturing accounted for 25.7 percent of GDP in the first three quarters, up 0.6 percentage points from a year earlier. Meanwhile, German automobile giant Volkswagen, is shifting its strategy from "in China, for China" to "in China, beyond China," with cars produced in China already exported to the Middle East and Central Asia." https://english.news.cn/20261019/8332b0c369f549ca83b6b6a9833a1622/c.html

TRUMP WANTS NEW MEXICO RENAMED "NEW AMERICA" "We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!" U.S. President #DonaldTrump is calling for the state of #NewMexico to change its name to "New America," claiming the move would boost "home values and incomes." And it's not his first renaming push. Trump has already moved to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" and Lake Ontario "Lake America." He's also floated calling the Strait of #Hormuz the "Trump Strait." However, the U.S. president can't rename a U.S. state by executive order. Changing New Mexico's official name would require a state constitutional amendment approved by voters.

The "Global South Dialogue: China-Indonesia Roundtable Forum," hosted by the Global Times, took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, with more than 150 guests from various sectors in China and Indonesia engaging in in-depth discussions on topics such as building a China-Indonesia community with a shared future, strengthening China-ASEAN regional cooperation, and promoting the common development of the Global South. #GlobalSouthDialogue #ChinaIndonesiaRoundtableForum https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372607.shtml

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Caixin: "Nominal GDP, which measures output at current prices, grew 6% year-on-year in the third quarter — its fastest pace since the first quarter of 2022 — according to Caixin calculations." https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/chinas-third-quarter-gdp-growth-edges-up-to-45-102494770.html

At a special education school in China's Anhui, a Chinese teacher and his students, who have lost their hearing, communicate through sign language and art. The osmanthus the teacher paints is now blooming in southern China, filling the air with its sweet fragrance, just like this heartwarming class.

Caixin: "China’s central bank and 10 other government departments issued guidelines Monday to expand financial support for three international science and technology innovation centers anchored by Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area." https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-20/china-sets-out-financing-support-for-three-innovation-hubs-102495032.html

Caixin: "The yuan accounts for 6% to 7% of global payments when transactions through China’s cross-border payment system and internal banking networks are included, making it the world’s third-most-used currency by that measure, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said Monday." https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/yuan-ranks-third-in-global-payments-under-broader-measure-pboc-chief-says-102495028.html

Reports of a new @Starbucks' rule in #China requiring customers to make a purchase before taking a seat have sparked heated discussion on Chinese social media, with some worrying it could undermine the #brand 's “third place” concept, and others welcoming the move as a way to curb long-term seat occupancy by non-paying customers. #coffee https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202610/1372610.shtml

"accelerated to 1.1%"Caixin Global: China’s retail sales growth accelerated to 1.1% in September, beating market expectations as holiday spending and surging telecommunications equipment sales helped offset a deepening slump in auto purchases. https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-10-19/chinas-retail-sales-growth-accelerates-to-11-102494851.html?rkey=4jojc%2BU9Dvsngy8ZDEibRfFL%2FE7ci4pKWWPhpf%2BYSV8kYcNgbnyoZw%3D%3D&cxg=web&Sfrom=twitter

【Video】At a #kindergarten in Jinan, East China's Shandong Province, two young #flag bearers participated in a flag-raising ceremony. One stood proudly while the other, with her head down, struggled to move the flagpole. Netizens found the moment irresistibly adorable! #AmazingKids

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the Central Institute of Socialism, celebrating its 70th founding anniversary. https://xhtxs.cn/bfNL

China's growing technological strengths are changing the way Western countries approach industrial cooperation with the country, creating new opportunities for investment and technology partnerships, former British business secretary Vince Cable said in a recent interview with Xinhua http://xhtxs.cn/bfNJ

Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. #XinhuaNews

In the early hours of Tueaday, the US littoral combat ship USS Charleston, illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to #XianbinJiao of China’s #NanshaQundao without approval from the Chinese government. The #PLA Southern Theater Command Navy dispatched forces to track and monitor the US vessel in accordance with laws and regulations. China holds indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao and its adjacent waters. The US action infringes upon China’s sovereign rights and interests, jeopardizes maritime security, and is detrimental to regional peace and stability. The US side should immediately cease such activities. Forces of the Southern Theater Comman remain on high alert at all times to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and uphold regional peace and stability, a spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command Navy said in a statement.

【Video】Check out these brave #firefighters "leaping over rooftops and scaling walls"! Netizens marvel at their slick moves and say they feel safer than ever.

Dire straits: why Filipino sailors continue to brave troubled Middle East waters https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371457/dire-straits-why-filipino-sailors-continue-brave-troubled-middle-east-waters?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792473037

A young creator from Hubei, China, inspired by superhero movies, built a flying skateboard with self-learning + AI help. His story went viral on China's social media. What obstacles did he beat? How did he turn an idea into a reality? Check out his story in this video: Building a Flying Hoverboard (Episode1) Would you take a ride? Comment YES or NO. (Courtesy of @神奇阿宇Ayu) #FlyingSkateboard #DIYInvention #SciFiToReality #TechMaker

China’s new 0.1-nanometre electron microscope ready to challenge US and Japan https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3371401/chinas-new-01-nanometre-electron-microscope-ready-challenge-us-and-japan?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792473280

Singapore vs Hong Kong: who’s likely to win race for stablecoin dominance? https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371445/singapore-hong-kong-take-different-paths-race-stablecoin-dominance-who-will-win?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1792473493

Cuba's government on Monday condemned an arrest warrant issued by the U.S. state of Florida for former Cuban President Raul Castro, calling it a senseless legal ploy linked to Washington's blockade of the island. #XinhuaNews

Beyond fantasy, how Chinese web novels unlock China for Russian readers According to publishers and readers, Chinese web novels do more than entertain: they open a door to Chinese culture and classical Chinese literature for Russian readers https://xhtxs.cn/bfNP