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China’s rare-earth exports to the US drop ahead of Trump–Xi talks
China’s exports of rare-earth magnets fell 6.1% in September from August to 5,774 tons, ending a three-month rise and stirring fresh concern over supplies ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in October. U.S. flags Chinese influence risk in TikTok algorithm deal
Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, said on Thursday that a proposed plan to license TikTok’s core algorithm from its Chinese parent company ByteDance raises “serious concerns” about continued Chinese influence over the platform. Beijing vows to fight to the end as markets brace for fallout
China is mixing tough talk with diplomacy, warning it will “fight to the end” while leaving the door open for talks to protect its economy. This stance accelerates the world’s drift into competing economic blocs and alters the rules of trade, capital flows and investor behavior. 
Trump China tariffs slam crypto for $19 billion in liquidations
Cryptocurrencies plummeted after President Trump announced sweeping 100 % tariffs on Chinese imports and export restrictions on critical software, triggering more than $19 billion in leveraged position liquidations and a rapid drop in BTC prices. China Financial Leasing to raise $11M for crypto‑AI platform
China Financial Leasing Group (HKEX: 2312) plans to raise HK$86.7 million (~$11.1 million) via a private placement as it pivots toward digital assets. In a Sunday filing, the company said Innoval Capital will subscribe for 69.38 million new shares at HK$1.25 each, funding the build‑out of a crypto + AI investment platform and related asset‑management capabilities. 
Why China is stockpiling oil at record levels - opinion
China has purchased more than 150 million barrels of crude oil this year, roughly $10 billion worth beyond its immediate consumption needs. The buying spree sets a new record and has prompted debate over Beijing’s motives. Bloomberg highlights the logic behind this. 
Rare-earth export reach widens, AI and crypto infra face costs
China is extending its rare‑earths grip beyond its borders. New rules require even foreign exporters to seek Chinese permits if goods contain traces of Chinese rare earths or magnets, with more measures due Nov. 8, 2025. Allies are coordinating a response. 
China defends rare-earth curbs amid 100% tariff threat
China's Ministry of Commerce rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1. In a statement issued Sunday, October 12, the ministry defended its new export controls on rare-earth materials as lawful security measures, not blanket bans. PancakeSwap China X account hacked, CAKE holds gains
PancakeSwap warned on October 8 that its Chinese account @PancakeSwapzh was compromised and used to push a fraudulent meme coin called “Mr. Pancake.” The DEX urged users to avoid any links from that handle and said updates would come only from the main @PancakeSwap account while it works with X to restore control. 
