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    Bessent may skip Apec in Hong Kong to focus on Trump's Shenzhen visit, sources say

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may skip the Apec finance ministers meeting in Hong Kong later this month to focus on preparing for President Trump's historic visit to Shenzhen in November. He is expected to meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump's visit, as both sides seek a longer extension of the bilateral trade truce expiring on January 10. Washington will instead send Deputy Treasury Undersecretary Erin Browne to attend the October 20-21 meeting in Hong Kong.

    贝森特可能缺席香港APEC会议 聚焦特朗普深圳访问

    美国财政部长贝森特可能缺席本月在香港举行的亚太经合组织财长会议，专注于准备特朗普11月访问深圳。贝森特预计在特朗普访问前与中国副总理何立峰会面，双方寻求延长将于1月10日到期的双边贸易停火协议。美国将改派财政部副部长埃琳·布朗出席10月20日至21日的香港会议。

    Why it matters: The scheduling choice signals the Shenzhen Trump-Xi meeting is the priority for extending the January 10 trade truce, with Hong Kong demoted to deputy-level representation.

  2. CNBC65

    UK faces choice on Chinese EV tariffs as market share hits 28%

    Chinese automakers' registrations in the UK rose to 519,424 vehicles between January and August 2026, capturing 28.1% market share, up from 12.9% in the same period in 2025. The best-selling Jaecoo 7, nicknamed the 'Temu Range Rover,' sold 10,814 units in September. UK Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds is considering matching the EU's up to 35.3% tariff on Chinese EVs to avoid Made in Europe barriers, with China warning of retaliatory measures.

    英国考虑是否跟进欧盟对华电动车关税

    2026年1至8月，中国车企在英国的新车注册量达51.94万辆，市场份额从2025年同期的12.9%升至28.1%。被称为"Temu路虎"的Jaecoo 7九月销量达10814辆，成为英国销冠。英国商务大臣雷诺兹正考虑对华电动车加征关税以匹配欧盟最高35.3%的税率，避免被欧盟"欧洲制造"规则排斥，中方已发出报复警告。

    Why it matters: Chinese brands now hold 28% of UK EV market, creating pressure for London to match EU tariffs or risk exclusion from Made in Europe rules.

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    U.S. Labor Dept investigates 9 universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud targeting Chinese scholars

    The Trump administration, through the Department of Labor's inspector general, announced an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials expressing concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. Anthony D'Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced the investigation at a Thursday press conference.

    美国劳工部调查9所大学涉嫌J-1签证欺诈，重点关注中国学者

    特朗普政府通过劳工部监察长宣布对9所美国大学涉嫌J-1签证欺诈展开调查官员对中国学者和中国政府表示关切。美国劳工部监察长安东尼·德波西托在周四的新闻发布会上宣布了这一调查。

    Why it matters: The investigation targets the J-1 exchange visitor program used by Chinese researchers and students, signaling heightened visa scrutiny amid broader US-China academic ties tensions.

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