欧盟委员会主席冯德莱恩：拥有多种不同的贸易工具非常重要。

Oct. 16 — China's Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Chen Xi said Beijing will take firm resolve and strong action to curb any acts that disturb the South China Sea, reiterating Beijing's claim of indisputable sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal and Spratly features including Zhongye Island, Xianbin Reef and Ren'ai Reef. Chen's remarks responded to Philippine media and military claims that Manila has repeatedly faced provocations around those features and that Philippine forces detected more than 100 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in September; China accused the Philippines of colluding with outside forces, spreading false narratives and acting as a destabilising factor, and said it would act to safeguard regional peace and stability.

White House press secretary Zakaria urged Americans to remain patient on inflation.