China's memory‑chip leader ChangXin said on Oct. 30 at its Q3 results briefing that its sixth‑generation DRAM process platform, based on a 4F^2 vertical‑channel architecture, has completed engineering wafer validation. Per industry practice, that indicates core performance metrics have met design targets on real wafers; following customer qualification the platform can proceed to volume production.

Sichuan Huaying municipal accident investigation team published a report on the May 3 fall-from-height at the Xikou Maliuyan swing-ride project, concluding the incident was a general production-safety accident caused by the operator’s vacant safety-responsibility and management failures, failure to identify and control safety risks, and unlawful assignment of personnel without safety training; local government and supervisory departments were found to have insufficient supervision and inspection.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Rezai said Europe, which until yesterday praised doing Israel's dirty work, is now complaining the conflict with Iran has cost it tens of billions of dollars, and warned that war and terrorism carry costs Europeans must now bear.