On October 8, a Dongchedi test video showed that the brake pedal bracket of Huawei's Maextro V800 broke one after another during consecutive emergency braking tests, triggering netizen doubts and a wave of order cancellations, while JAC Motors' stock price hit the limit down at midday.
U.S. court records show that Maduro and his wife Flores face additional charges in the United States of conspiring to commit torture, drug terrorism, and weapons-related crimes; the court subsequently rejected their bail application.
The US Federal Communications Commission announced that it will hold a vote on October 29 on a proposal to prohibit laboratories in China from conducting conformity testing for electronic products sold to the United States. The new rules are expected to take effect by the end of 2028.
The U.S. State Department announced a $10 million reward for Zhang Yu, a board member of Shanghai Shiyan Technology Company, accusing him of being hired by the Shanghai State Security Bureau to steal COVID research data from American universities and immunovirologists.
Israel's state prosecution filed a case in the Jerusalem District Court against a 22-year-old Palestinian pharmacy student, Mohammed Sharabi, accusing him of being influenced by ISIS and of researching lethal poisons and explosives to plan a terrorist attack.
Six countries including the UK and the US issued a 58-page joint report accusing China's Beijing Yongxin Zhicheng Technology Group of assisting cyberattacks against global institutions and stealing sensitive data; the Chinese embassy in the UK firmly denied the accusations.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was announced on October 8, awarded to Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson.
Affected by a video showing a broken brake pedal bracket on the Huawei Stelato V800 during a test, JAC Motors shares hit the daily limit down at midday the same day, closing at 24.72 yuan, a drop of 10%.
Zhang Shuofu, formerly Beijing's Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary, was announced under investigation on October 8. He had once been Cai Qi's key assistant in Beijing for carrying out arrests.
Wang Qishan's old subordinate Xu Chuanzhi was sentenced to 12 years at first instance; the verdict mentioned that he voluntarily confessed most of the criminal facts unknown to the case-handling authorities.
Facing massive breach-of-contract damages and a crisis of international credibility, the CCP on October 8 approved continuing to fulfill exports under refined oil contracts totaling 3.7 million tons and worth US$4.5 billion that had already been signed in October.
US Vice President Vance announced the suspension of eight technology companies, including Microsoft, from participating in the H-1B visa program, and launched an investigation into the J-1 visa programs at nine universities.
Former German intelligence chief Hanning was arrested on suspicion of treasonous espionage, with investigations showing he had maintained long-term contact with former Chinese military officer Wang Jianzheng and was suspected of passing classified documents.
The U.S. State Department released a trafficking in persons report, noting that China has widespread forced labor policies and downgrading Hong Kong to the lowest Tier 3 list.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced the execution of a court-authorized seizure operation, blocking malicious cyber actors employed by the Chinese company Yongxin Zhicheng from using two hacking tools for vulnerability scanning and intrusion.
On October 8, Dongchedi released a test video showing that the brake pedal brackets of three brand-new Huawei Maextro V800 vehicles all snapped during an emergency braking test at 100 km/h.
Affected by the brake pedal breakage incident involving the Maextro V800, JAC Motors' closing price fell to 24.72 yuan on October 8, with more than 6 billion yuan wiped off its market cap in a single day.
Two Atovian nationals living in the UK drilled holes in the fence of RAF Molesworth in eastern England to break in, and were subsequently arrested by British police on suspicion of trespassing in a restricted area and criminal damage.
On October 8, Hong Kong's Buildings Department confirmed that in a Starter Homes for Hong Kong Residents scheme project developed by CK Asset Holdings in collaboration with the HKSAR government, six residential towers had rebar configurations that deviated from the drawings, requiring remedial work or demolition and reconstruction.
The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of obstructing the evacuation of sick military personnel near Second Thomas Shoal. China's Foreign Ministry responded that the Chinese side, out of humanitarian considerations, allowed the Philippine side to transfer the personnel and provided facilitation, and accused the Philippines of making a false countercharge.
Hundreds of workers at Fengrun Textile in Fengxian County, Jiangsu, went to the company to collectively demand their unpaid wages, only to find that their access cards had been deactivated. They suspect the company is on the verge of collapse and is using the National Day holiday to evade compensation, and police arrived at the scene and demanded that the videos be deleted.
The Manzhouli Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention organized and convened an epidemic risk assessment meeting, listing the recent unexplained pneumonia incident in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast as a key target for prevention.
The total public debt announced by the U.S. Treasury has reached $40.31 trillion, leaving only about $800 billion before the limit at that time; the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the debt ceiling will be hit again in mid-to-late 2027.
On October 8, the governor of Russia's Irkutsk Oblast announced that quarantine for close contacts related to the local plague research institute had ended and medical observation was completed.
Chinese citizens in Argentina found that all bank cards under their names were frozen due to protective payment suspension by the anti-fraud center, leaving them unable to make overseas payments and cover living expenses.
The Ministry of Finance auctioned five-year special treasury bonds for capital injection, with a coupon rate of only 1.37 percent.
On October 8, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of Zhang Yu, a member of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), for his alleged involvement in illegal hacking into COVID-19 research systems at multiple U.S. universities and research institutions. His co-conspirator, Xu Zewei, was arrested earlier this year and extradited to the United States for trial.
On October 8, during an inspection of the city of Pryluky, which had been struck by Russian forces, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that Chinese representatives are involved in manufacturing a Starlink alternative system, that development is nearing its target and the system will be supplied to Russia, warning that Russia may thereby gain air superiority.
On October 8, The Wall Street Journal reported that, facing difficulties such as the real estate downturn, insufficient domestic demand, and second-quarter GDP growth slowing to 4.3%, the stimulus measures introduced by the Chinese government — including mortgage subsidies and capital injections into banks — lean toward caution and are unlikely to fundamentally reverse the economic weakness.
During the National Day holiday, Taiwanese artist Nicky Wu recorded a greeting video at Tiananmen Square holding a five-star red flag and referred to Taiwan as "Taiwan Province" on Weibo, sparking criticism from Taiwanese public opinion. His scheduled appearance as a ceremonial first-pitch guest for a professional baseball team was subsequently cancelled. Nicky Wu responded on Douyin, stating, "This is my stance even if I don't make money."
Zhang Wanying, a resident of the United States, has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government without registering; she has not yet been convicted.
On October 8, Dongchedi released a test video claiming that during a continuous emergency braking test from 100km/h to 0, the brake pedal brackets of three Zunjie V800 units priced between 766,000 and 1,016,000 yuan broke in succession, with none lasting more than 4 hard stops, contrasting with the official website's promotion of "multiple redundancy, steady as Mount Tai." There is online dispute over the force readings in the test, and the cause of the breakage remains to be verified.
On October 8, anti-trafficking volunteer Shangguan Zhengyi reported via Weibo that an underground surrogacy operating room was hidden inside a villa in Taicang, Jiangsu, saying he had gone undercover for nearly 4 months and that over 100 procedures were performed there every month. After the report, police questioned him about the source of his leads and stopped him from filming; when he went out to buy water, he was surrounded by several people and not allowed to leave. Local authorities said they had verified the matter at the first opportunity, while Shangguan Zhengyi questioned why health supervision personnel arrived about 100 minutes later than the police.
Qilian County in Qinghai opened a total of 102 student dormitory rooms in two schools to accommodate visitors. Staff moved and packed students' belongings; the county later decided to write letters of thanks and distribute cultural and creative gift packages. Public reports said opinions were sought from the education department and the schools, but it was not stated whether students or parents had consented.
On October 8, People’s Daily published an article about Qilian County opening student dormitories to house tourists, arguing that it is difficult to conclude from the available information alone that the local authorities bullied students for the sake of tourists, while acknowledging that further explanation is still needed regarding the protection of students’ rights. The related topic trended on Weibo, with netizens asking whether county guesthouses and government dormitories are also used to receive tourists.
On October 8, as the Henan Provincial Party Secretary and governor were replaced at the same time, depositors of village and town banks across the country wrote letters to the new Provincial Party Secretary Zhou Zuyi, governor Wang Lujin, and 15 leaders of central ministries and commissions, accusing the former provincial Party committee and government of feigning compliance while defying orders and refusing to settle old accounts. Tens of thousands of depositors and their relatives have been unable to withdraw a single cent from their bank card deposits for five years, and have been driven to extremes.
On October 8, Taiwanese media reported that, as the incident of Kevin Tsai appearing at Puma Shen's campaign headquarters developed, the National Police Agency asked the Taipei City Police Department to keep track of his residence situation, establish a direct liaison channel, and deploy security maintenance according to the circumstances, stressing that no one should be threatened because of their political stance.
An account under the PLA Daily and Beijing state media successively published articles criticizing Kevin Tsai, urging mainland brands to proactively conduct self-inspections and distance themselves from him.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly addressed mainland China, asking it to respect the realities of Taiwanese society, not to treat Kevin Tsai differently, and saying he supports and respects Kevin Tsai in voicing any position.此前 Kevin Tsai appeared in support of Puma Shen, triggering a backlash in mainland public opinion, and brands such as Leapmotor have already cut ties with him.
On October 8, Fengcheng Salt Chemical in Xuzhou, Jiangsu suspended production and granted time off due to business conditions starting October 1. Large numbers of workers gathered outside the plant to defend their rights over wages, social insurance and other issues. Police and SWAT officers arrived at the scene, and nearby roads were closed.
On October 8, CBS reported that the anonymous companion believed to have been surveilling Lai Ching-te's son in Seattle alongside Zhang Wanying is reportedly California builder Fatai Miao, and prosecutors say he flew to China on a one-way ticket about two weeks ago.
On October 8, according to Xiaoxiang Morning News, a person surnamed Lu submitted an application for state compensation of about 4.237 million yuan, including about 3.02 million yuan for his father's medical, death, and funeral expenses, and demanded that the court issue a public apology and hold the relevant case-handling personnel accountable.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Hee-kwon, over the issue of North Korean prisoner-of-war transfers; subsequently, the Office of the President of Ukraine disclosed on social media that South Korea had shipped large quantities of diesel to Russian ports between July and August, violating sanctions.
The Zion Church announced that, as the trial approaches, justice administration departments in multiple regions have been pressuring defense lawyers and their firms, and 4 of the original 16 defense lawyers have formally withdrawn under the pressure.
On October 8, foreign game streamer Horcus was invited by Douyin to take part in a Valorant exhibition match. After the room number leaked, someone slipped into the voice chat and repeatedly insulted Xi Jinping; the streamer on scene urgently called for them to be kicked. Afterwards, more than a dozen streamers had their channels banned.
China has officially nominated health official Song Li to run for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. The new Director-General is expected to be elected in April 2027, and Beijing's move aims to expand its international influence.
On October 8, Chiang Wan-an, the Kuomintang incumbent Taipei mayor seeking re-election, said in an exclusive interview with the CtiTV program "Green Also Flips the Table" that this election campaign has been the most stressful, facing the concentrated onslaught of the DPP authorities' administrative resources, and stated that he is not considering plans for 2028, with his focus on Taipei's municipal governance.
On October 8, a group chat notice circulated online stated that, having received a notice from the Public Security Bureau and the local police station, all content by Times Fengjun and TFBOYS cannot be published, and some of Zhang Hanrui's large-scale light shows and light projections also cannot be published normally.
On October 8, a civil service recruitment notice from a central political- and law-related unit under vertical administration (police staffing) circulated in student groups at Wuhan University, requiring that applicants' family members, spouses and other major social relations must not relocate overseas, and that personnel who have studied abroad on non-government-sponsored programs for more than 6 months will not be recruited.
The TVBS polling center surveyed Taipei citizens from October 3 to 7. Support for Chiang Wan-an stood at 49% and Puma Shen at 41%, with the gap narrowing from 28 percentage points in late May to 8 points; among voters aged 20 to 29, Puma Shen led by 8 percentage points.