SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the group plans to build a chip manufacturing plant as soon as possible to meet rising global demand. He cited abundant power and water supply as reasons for the rapid timeline. He forecast that global chip demand will continue to grow rapidly.
SK集团会长：计划尽快建成芯片制造厂以满足需求
SK集团会长崔泰源表示，集团计划尽快建设芯片制造厂以满足全球芯片需求的增长。他指出，充足的电力和水资源供应是加快建厂的原因。他预计全球芯片需求将继续快速增长。
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a significantly tougher China position, calling Beijing a decisive enabler of Russia and urging continuous European naval presence and joint exercises in and around the Taiwan Strait. The chamber also called for swift action to counter Beijing's industrial policy, which it described as an existential threat.
欧洲议会通过对华更强硬立场，呼吁在台海保持持续军事存在
欧洲议会周三投票通过对华更强硬立场，称北京是俄罗斯的决定性帮凶，并呼吁在欧洲及台海周边进行持续海军存在和联合演习。议会还呼吁采取swift行动应对北京的产业政策，称其构成生存威胁。
Why it matters: The Parliament's vote signals Europe is moving beyond statements to concrete demands on Taiwan and industrial policy, adding pressure beyond U.S. actions.
CCTV reported that a foreign warship lost power, propulsion and radar while aggressively shadowing a PLA Navy Type 055 destroyer Zunyi during routine training in the South China Sea. The Chinese account describes it as a rare encounter, resembling other incidents involving US Navy destroyers in the region this year.
中国海军称外舰在南海跟踪055型驱逐舰时失去动力
央视报道，一艘外舰在南海跟踪中国海军055型驱逐舰遵义号进行例行训练时失去动力、推进和雷达能力。中方称这是一起罕见事件，类似于今年美军驱逐舰在该地区发生的其他事故。
Hong Kong will deploy extra manpower and activate command centres for the opening of the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing with Shenzhen on Monday. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said his bureau would activate its Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre and establish a joint command centre with Shenzhen authorities.
香港将为周一皇岗口岸开通部署额外人力
香港将在周一为重新启用的皇岗口岸开通部署额外人力并启动指挥中心。保安局局长邓炳强表示，保安局将启动紧急监测支援中心，并与深圳当局建立联合指挥中心。
China's military has opened a new outpost at Ban Keun Airport in northwestern Laos, a site once used by the CIA's Air America during the Vietnam War. The base includes a 2,000-meter runway and parking for 22 aircraft, and began operations on September 29 according to China's Defense Ministry. Analysts downplay the threat to U.S. forces, noting the runway is not positioned as a dagger pointed at any target and questioning its operational necessity.
中国在老挝前中情局机场开设军事基地
中国军队在老挝北部万象附近的班空机场开设了新基地，该地曾是越南战争期间美国中情局航空公司的使用场所。基地包括一条2000米跑道和可停放22架飞机的停机坪，于9月29日开始运营。分析师对该基地对美军的威胁程度持怀疑态度。
Flavio Bolsonaro said he would work with both China and the United States if he becomes Brazil's president, rejecting the idea of picking sides. He stated his side would be the Brazilian people whether dealing with China, Israel, the Middle East, Argentina or India. The comment came after a surprise election performance positioned him among conservative leaders pushing Latin America closer to Washington.
巴西总统候选人弗拉维奥·博尔索纳罗表示将与中国和美国合作
巴西总统候选人弗拉维奥·博尔索纳罗表示，如果当选，将与中国和美国合作，不选边站队。他表示，无论与中国、以色列、中东、阿根廷还是印度打交道，他的立场都将是巴西人民。上述言论发生在他意外取得选举成绩之后，他有望加入推动拉美更靠近华盛顿的保守派领导人行列。
The US State Department moved Hong Kong from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 3 in its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, citing shortcomings in prosecutions and victim identification. Hong Kong's government rejected the assessment as entirely unfounded. The downgrade places Hong Kong alongside mainland China and Macau among 20 countries and territories at the lowest tier.
美国将香港列入人口贩卖报告最低等级
美国国务院在2026年《人口贩卖报告》中将香港从二级观察名单降至三级，指责其在起诉和受害者识别方面存在不足。香港政府对此评估予以驳斥，称其完全缺乏依据。此次降级使香港与内地、澳门并列处于最低等级。
The People's Bank of China announced adjustments to several structural monetary policy tools on Tuesday, a day after the State Council Executive Meeting stated that "practical additional policies should be introduced" to support the economy. The Ministry of Finance was also mentioned in connection with the policy support measures. The announcement came as China began its long National Day holiday.
中国宣布增量政策支持 央行调整结构性货币政策工具
中国人民银行于周二宣布调整多项结构性货币政策工具，此前一天国务院常务会议表示将出台“切实可行的增量政策”以支持经济发展。财政部也参与了相关政策支持措施。该消息发布之际，中国正处于国庆长假期间。