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China news — October 18, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on October 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. PoliticsWarChinaDefense

    Russian Satellite 'Kosmos-2612' Approaches Commercial Radar Satellite 'ICEYE-X36'

    A Russian military satellite, 'Kosmos-2612', performed a series of orbital maneuvers to approach the commercial radar satellite 'ICEYE-X36', owned by Finnish company ICEYE and registered in the US. The satellites approached each other to about 4.5 kilometers at a relative speed of about 4 meters per second. Analysts warn that such maneuvers could indicate preparation for potential use of anti-satellite weapons, as Russia has tested similar technologies in the past.
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  2. WorldEuropeChina

    Malaysia, China Resume Extradition Treaty Talks

    Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited China from October 12 to 16, proposing to restart Malaysia-China extradition treaty talks that had been stalled since 2018. During his meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi, both sides agreed to jointly combat cross-border crimes such as online fraud and labor scams. They aim to formally launch negotiations soon, strengthen intelligence sharing, and deepen cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
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  3. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

    Zelensky Warns EU on Unfreezing Russian Assets

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned the European Union against unfreezing Russian assets, stating that a delay could allow Moscow to redirect these funds to continue the war. This warning comes amidst reports of U.S. proposals to unfreeze some of Russia's assets as part of a potential peace deal, which were discussed in Miami last week with representatives from several European countries and NATO. However, European delegates reportedly rejected the American plan.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Egypt Supports Saudi Arabia Amid Aggression

    The Egyptian government, led by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has expressed strong support for Saudi Arabia following an act of aggression against the kingdom. The National Defense Council, chaired by el-Sisi, decided to provide all forms of support to Saudi Arabia to defend its security and stability. This includes backing Saudi Arabia in preserving its capabilities, lands, and Islamic sanctities. The council also decided to stand completely and fully with Saudi Arabia and to intensify political efforts to reduce escalation.
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  5. WorldChinaTradeAIPublic Health

    China Proposes New Tech Export Bans Covering AI, Biotech, and Solar Power

    China's Ministry of Commerce and Science and Technology announced a review of the catalog of prohibited or restricted export technologies, proposing to ban the export of 14 technologies and restrict another 26 in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and solar energy. The proposal covers 23 AI technologies, twelve photovoltaic, and five biotechnologies, including those related to large language models, intelligent agents, computing capacity, and advanced solar cell manufacturing. The ministry justified the initiative due to the growing application of these technologies in sensitive areas and sought to prevent the risks of 'loss of control and inappropriate dissemination' of advanced knowledge.
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