Philippines Politics & China Links: In the Sara Duterte impeachment trial, the AMLC chief testified that CALE88 Foods received about P319.33 million in inward remittances tied to China and Hong Kong, while Duterte’s camp denied any China ties and questioned the claims. US Espionage Case: The FBI arrested California realtor Wanying “Heather” Zhang at LAX, accusing her of acting as an unregistered Chinese agent by surveilling the son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and sending photos, videos and license-plate data to handlers. US-China Trade Leverage: Reuters reports the US has slowed export licensing for aircraft parts to China and is considering tighter rules that could restrict more aviation supplies, as Washington seeks leverage in rare earth talks. Cybersecurity: US-linked AI policy experts were targeted in a China-aligned phishing campaign impersonating senior US officials and an Anthropic employee to steal Microsoft credentials. UK EV Tariffs: The UK is weighing tariffs on Chinese electric cars to align with EU “Made in Europe” rules, despite likely pushback from Beijing. Energy Storage: China Huaneng’s 700 MW Jintan salt-cavern CAES project completed full-system startup, moving toward commissioning and grid tests. CIIE Countdown: With one month to go, global firms are preparing for the Nov. 5–10 China International Import Expo in Shanghai, pitching new products and tech to China’s market. Sports (China Open): Alex de Minaur reached the final after Hurkacz retired injured; Iga Swiatek advanced in Beijing after a comeback.