EU-China EV Showdown: EU negotiators head to Beijing for high-stakes talks on electric vehicles, market access and trade imbalances, with Brussels pushing for progress after countervailing duties and months of technical talks. UK Tariff Pressure: The UK Trade Remedies Authority proposes anti-dumping duties up to 82.9% on Chinese boom lifts, extending provisional measures for five years. Central Bank & FX: China’s forex reserves fell 1.11% in September to $3.4003tn, while the PBOC added gold for a 23rd straight month as bullion prices weakened. Auto Demand Signals: Mercedes-Benz Q3 car sales fell 8% overall, with China deliveries down 31%, while battery-electric sales rose 52%. AI Governance Split: A new report maps how the US, China and EU are regulating AI differently—US leaning on voluntary pledges, EU on binding rules, and China on its own governance push. Cross-border Business: Orange Business and Aviatrix expanded their Asia-Pacific partnership, with first-right-of-refusal opportunities in China and nearby markets. Tourism Micro-economy: Low-altitude tourism is emerging as a growth point in Anhui’s Hongcun Village, creating jobs around flights and ground services. Trade & Logistics: Noatum Logistics launched a dedicated fairs and events logistics line to serve exhibition markets with integrated planning and execution. Global Finance Watch: US trade deficit widened to $105.6bn in August as imports hit record highs, keeping global market sentiment sensitive.