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China has successfully launched a Zhuque-2E carrier rocket, sending 10 satellites into their preset orbits. Eight of the satellites are part of a commercial space computing project designed to build AI infrastructure in orbit.

More than 32,000 enterprises are participating in the 140th edition of the Canton Fair, which coincides with the event's 70th anniversary. This year's fair puts a strong focus on new products, green technology, and AI.

China's trade in goods posted double-digit growth in September. In yuan terms, exports grew nearly 30 percent, while imports jumped 25 percent.

China's foreign trade in goods reached more than 39.9 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8 percent year on year.

The United Nations has warned that escalating hostilities and displacement in Yemen are worsening food shortages and health risks.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 200,000 barrels per day, down from 400,000 barrels per day projected in September.

China's central bank has approved an application from a subsidiary of Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in the country, putting Visa a step closer to providing clearing services and issuing bank cards denominated in RMB.

A suspect is under arrest after a stabbing at a discount outlet in Incheon, South Korea, which has left eight customers injured.

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up from the three percent projected in July. The IMF says a boom in artificial intelligence investment is helping offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.

The 91st Paris Motor Show has opened in the French capital, with a record 25 Chinese automotive brands showcasing their latest models and technologies. Electric vehicles and intelligent driving are among the key highlights.

Shanghai has been named a winner of the first World Intellectual Property Organization City of Innovation award, alongside Liverpool in Britain and Charleroi in Belgium. The award recognizes cities for their pledges to promote innovation and creativity.

Chinese paddler Wang Manyu has returned to the top of the women's singles world rankings of the International Table Tennis Federation, after she defended her title at this year's WTT China Smash in Beijing.

New energy vehicles accounted for a record 61.6 percent of China's monthly new car sales in September. The share through the first three quarters rose to 53.6 percent.

The redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen has begun operation, enhancing cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The 24-hour passenger land boundary control point features a new clearance model that combines collaborative inspection and joint clearance.

Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out four missile and drone operations targeting two Saudi airports and two energy facilities operated by Saudi Aramco over the past 24 hours.

Zheng Qinwen defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open. It makes her the tournament's first-ever local champion.

Hurricane Isaias also left more than 700,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi without power before weakening.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation says an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others. There have been no reports of casualties among Chinese nationals.

Panama has declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country on Friday.

Zheng Qinwen is into the China Open final after defeating Elise Mertens in straight sets. She will take on French Open champion Mierra Andreeva for the title.

China says the outcomes from the second meeting under the China-EU trade and investment consultations show both sides have the willingness to properly handle differences through dialogue.

Chinese officials say the country will take further steps to ensure that the social security sector is more solid, optimized and reliable.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Panama, with tremors felt in the capital. No casualties have been reported among staff of Chinese companies and organization or members of the local Chinese community.

Zheng Qinwen has reached the semifinals with a straight sets win over Elina Svitolina. The Chinese Olympic champion has now equaled her best result at the China Open.

China and the European Union have reiterated that they will properly handle differences under World Trade Organization rules, and remain committed to stabilizing bilateral trade relations. China and the EU reached a list of outcomes covering trade and investment balances, export controls, intellectual property rights, and the WTO reform.

More people favored revolution-theme tours, and sports activities such as local football and basketball. Nearly three million tourists arrived in China from overseas, an increase of 6.5 percent.

The China-Laos Railway has handled more than 20.7 million metric tons of import and export goods since opening in 2021. The total value of these goods has exceeded 100 billion yuan.

The World Trade Organization has sharply raised its 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, up from 1.9 percent projected in March, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. During a meeting in Turkmenistan, the two leaders called for closer cooperation in energy, agriculture, transport and trade.

China's central bank says the country has neither need nor intention to gain advantages in trade by depreciating its exchange rate, and that it has never engaged in competitive currency devaluation.

China recorded more than 2.1 billion cross-regional passenger trips nationwide during the National Day holiday from October 1st to 7th, averaging over 300 million trips per day, up 0.6 percent.

China's railways handled more than 152 million passenger trips during the seven-day National Day holiday, with several indicators reaching record highs.

Three people have been killed in separate attacks targeting two airports in Saudi Arabia. The attacks also injured 36 people.

The International Energy Agency has backed plans to accelerate the release of around 100 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. The IEA said its members have agreed to complete previously announced stock releases as soon as possible.

Tuesday was the biggest day of protests in France which began in mid-September. Hundreds of thousands of students, joined by teachers and parents, are demanding the government resolve understaffing and repair dilapidated classrooms.

The US military in Okinawa is imposing a curfew from midnight to 5 am for a month starting Friday, following the arrest of a Marine over a suspected murder case. All military personnel in the southern Japanese prefecture will also observe a 48-hour operational pause starting noon Wednesday.

From a germinating seed to a mature plant, a Chinese-led team has mapped rice's entire life cycle in 3D for the first time. Published in Cell, the study could help scientists breed rice with desired traits more precisely.

The Fraser Institute says Hong Kong has retained its top spot as the world's freest economy, ranking first in international trade freedom and second in regulation.

The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as eurozone bond markets stabilized. The common currency has come under pressure due to worries about high debt levels and a political gridlock in France, with an upcoming snap election in Spain adding to headwinds.

Yemen's government forces say they have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis denied the claim, and said fighting is ongoing.

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all, submitted on behalf of 47 countries, calling for more inclusive and accessible environments and technologies.

The US state of New York has declared a disaster emergency over a measles outbreak, with over 100 cases reported this year.

The decision followed parliament's rejection of two government decrees aimed at easing the housing crisis and strengthening protections for tenants.

The Japanese government has lodged protests with the United States over a murder case allegedly involving a US Marine stationed in Okinawa. Police arrested a US Marine on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman at a hotel in Naha.

Brazil's presidential election will head to a runoff on October 25th after no candidate secured a majority of valid votes in the first round.

World No.1 paddler Wang Manyu has cruised into the second round of the WTT China Smash 2026 in Beijing.

Voting is underway in the first round of Brazil's 2026 presidential election. Recent polls show incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party leading the race.

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close Sunday after a two-week competition, with China topping the gold medal table for the 12th consecutive edition. China finished with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, its best haul at an overseas Asiad.

Local police have arrested a 20-year-old US Marine stationed in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. Japan's Foreign Ministry said it had lodged a protest with the US Ambassador over the case.

People across China are enjoying a wide range of cultural and leisure activities during the ongoing week-long National Day holiday, which enters its fourth day on Sunday.