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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.

Japan and the US will conduct expanded military exercises near Taiwan from October 19 to 29, with about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. Analysts say the exercises could complicate Beijing's planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict.

A CNBC report previews stocks scheduled to report earnings next week that have historically beaten earnings expectations and shown share price gains. No specific companies or earnings figures were detailed in the source.

This article compiles seven notable stories from the week across Hong Kong, mainland China and the wider Asia region. The first highlight shows China attempted three times to persuade powerful crime families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police carried out large-scale action.

International gold prices have pulled back significantly, with COMEX gold futures falling below $4,200 per ounce and domestic Shanghai gold breaking below 900 yuan per gram. Brand jewelry prices have dropped about 150 yuan per gram from their peak, while Shenzhen Shuibei wholesale gold fell to 1,061 yuan per gram. The price decline, coupled with National Day holiday promotions, has driven a surge in gold purchases by tourists from other cities at China's largest gold jewelry hub.

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič met with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on Thursday. The PRC side released only a one-sentence statement confirming the meeting. Šefčovič is scheduled to meet with He Lifeng on Friday.

Mu Xinyue, 20, won gold in Identity V at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, becoming the first woman to win an Asian Games esports title. China finished with three golds and one silver across four events, topping the esports medal table ahead of Japan and South Korea, which each won two golds.