美國總統特朗普發文批評福克斯新聞，稱其給予民主黨人士過多批評共和黨的曝光時間。

On Sept. 30 the PLA Southern Theater Command deployed naval and air forces to conduct combat‑readiness patrols in the territorial waters, airspace and adjacent sea/air areas around Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal). The command said it has stepped up patrols since early September and tightened control of the relevant sea and airspace to counter incursions and provocations and to firmly defend national sovereignty and security.

克里姆林宮：（就潛在的囚犯交換事宜）與美國確實有此類接觸。