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Xiaomi Company announced that its SU7 model topped sales in the 200,000 yuan and above sedan segment in September 2026.

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 14:30 on October 13, the CFETS-NEX overall money market sentiment index rose to 47, up 1 point from 10:15. The sentiment indices for large banks, small-to-medium banks, and non-bank institutions climbed to 44, 47, and 49 respectively, each up 1 point. (Note: The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 representing equilibrium; readings above 50 indicate tight liquidity conditions.)

According to China's Foreign Ministry, on October 13, spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to supporting Middle East peace and stability. Responding to questions during a regular press briefing regarding U.S. comments on China and Russia's alleged involvement in Iran-related matters, Mao stated that China has clarified its position multiple times on the issue. China will continue working with relevant countries and the international community to make constructive efforts toward

Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed down 1.8% at 67,777.52 points today, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose 0.1% to 4,110.67 points.

According to Farside Investors, U.S. spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds experienced $1.246 billion in combined net outflows for the week ending October 9, 2026. Bitcoin ETFs lost $678.9 million, Ethereum funds shed $542.2 million, and Solana products recorded $25 million in redemptions. Fidelity's Bitcoin fund FBTC accounted for $380.3 million of Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, while ARK Invest's ARKB lost $207.2 million. BlackRock's Ethereum Trust ETHA drove $477.1 million of Ethereum ETF outfl

According to South Korea's National Tax Service, on October 13, hard forks and airdrops will be subject to taxation if they possess the economic substance of transfer or lending. NTS Commissioner Lim Gwang-hyun stated that the classification should be based on economic substance rather than transaction names. The agency also acknowledged that taxation criteria for certain transactions, such as staking, remain unclear and require further coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

According to Odaily, Applied Materials (AMAT), the U.S.'s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturer, recently projected revenue to double over the coming years. The company is leveraging AI tools to drive innovation and product development while exploring methods to enhance semiconductor yield rates.

According to Arkham, Grayscale's GSOL has accumulated $20.2 million in SOL purchases over the past 20 days, with net outflows on only one day during this period. In comparison, VanEck's VSOL sold $700,000 in SOL yesterday, while Grayscale made no sales on the same day.

According to Reuters, three major U.S. regulatory agencies recently launched inquiries into banks' use of advanced artificial intelligence models. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Federal Reserve are questioning whether banks use Chinese-developed AI technology, rely on AI agents for cybersecurity defense, and can control increasingly autonomous systems. Regulators also asked banks about system limitations, oversight and approval proc

According to ChainCatcher and Onchain Lens, a Bitcoin OG whale transferred $138.32 million USDC to Binance. The wallet currently holds $200 million USDC and $61.68 million USDT, totaling $261.68 million in stablecoins.

According to Reuters and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, on October 13, the U.S. Embassy in Fiji alleged that hackers linked to China attacked Fiji's networks. China's Foreign Ministry stated it has consistently opposed hacking activities and rejected suggestions that cyber security issues be used to discredit China.

On October 13, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Maoning praised Indonesian President Prabowo's commitment to protect Chinese investors, according to Xinhua. Maoning stated that China values cooperation that benefits both nations and their peoples, and that the success of Chinese enterprises in Indonesia is also Indonesia's success. China will continue deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Indonesia, supporting the country's economic development while requesting that Indonesia safeguar

According to PANews, on October 13, Elon Musk stated on X that certain internal reasoning traces from Grok's reinforcement learning training process "read like a person being tortured and on the verge of a breakdown." Musk said xAI will be "more cautious" in future RL training. The comment follows a discussion where Musk appeared to align with Anthropic's view that superintelligent systems should not be subjected to harmful training processes.

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on October 13, China expressed support for strengthening people-to-people exchanges and cultural dialogue between the two countries. Mao highlighted the story of 95-year-old American David Parker, who lived in Huanyuan County, Qinghai Province for 17 years, donating medical equipment and funding education initiatives. Mao stated that such grassroots connections exemplify the foundation of bilateral relations, with the foreign ministry c

According to Jin10, on October 13, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning rejected India's move to standardize names for 28 locations in disputed border areas. Mao stated that China has never recognized India's unilaterally established 'Ladakh Union Territory' and firmly opposes the publication of these standardized place names, describing the action as illegal and invalid. He emphasized that India's move cannot alter the objective fact that the western border region has historically bel

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on October 13, the U.S. should adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiques, handle the Taiwan issue carefully, and stop sending wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces. Mao stated that the one-China principle is a basic norm in international relations and represents broad consensus in the international community, serving as the political foundation of China-U.S. relations.

According to Bank of America, Apple (AAPL) stock rose 1.3% on Monday and inched higher overnight after the investment bank flagged that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max delivery times were shorter than last year at the same point in the pre-order cycle. BofA maintained its Buy rating and $370 price target, citing shorter wait times as a positive signal despite concerns about demand. The firm tracked Apple's website and carrier websites for the data. Apple will open pre-orders for the iPhone Duo on Octo

According to the International Monetary Fund's Financial Stability Report released on October 13, bond markets face risks of disorderly surges in yields driven by inflation resurgence, increased government debt, and expanding AI-related borrowing. The IMF noted that high debt levels and refinancing risks expose sovereign debt markets to more frequent fiscal and inflation shocks, with potential systemic impacts. Data cited by the Fed showed U.S. hedge fund holdings in Treasury markets nearly doub

According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, 417 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on October 12 and 07:00 on October 13 (Moscow time), with most suppressed at distance and 65 destroyed as they approached the city. The Russian Defense Ministry separately reported that 604 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed over 15 regions and the Azov Sea area during the same period (20:00 on October 12 to 08:00 on October 13).

According to ChainCatcher, on Tuesday, global semiconductor stocks plummeted after Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said AI investments have a casino-like nature. He stated on Monday in Singapore that many investors do not know what they are investing in and called the situation a gamble. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell 8.8% and 9.2% respectively, dragging South Korea's main index down 7%. Micron Technology declined nearly 4%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 2.7%. Taiwan's weighted i