Iranian President Pezeshkian said the US cannot blockade and threaten Iran while expecting to hold talks.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said the French government should address its domestic problems before criticizing other countries.

Oct 20, Beijing — Jens Hildebrandt, executive committee director of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, and advisory committee members met with European Commission Director‑General for Competition Anthony Whelan. Whelan’s visit comes amid ongoing competition‑policy dialogue between the EC's competition DG and SAMR. The Chamber presented its 2026/2027 recommendations for EU businesses in China; advisory committee members outlined how their sectors are shaping global and China strategies in response to current economic, policy and geopolitical conditions.