News Brief, October 17, Friday morning report, have a great Friday!
1. China’s Self-Developed 90GHz Real-Time Oscilloscope Released, Breaking Foreign Technology Blockade
On October 16, at the 2025 Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem Expo, China’s self-developed 90GHz real-time oscilloscope was officially unveiled. This device can achieve precise capture of high-speed signals, with performance reaching international top levels, breaking the long-standing monopoly of American and German companies in the high-end electronic measurement instrument field. Currently, over 2000 orders have been received from companies such as Huawei and ZTE, and it is expected that production capacity will increase to 10,000 units by 2026, supporting the self-controllable development of China’s semiconductor industry chain.
2. All Cases of the ‘Four Families’ Criminal Group in Northern Myanmar Enter Judicial Proceedings
On October 16, the Ministry of Public Security reported on the progress of the special case against the criminal group in Northern Myanmar: the cases of the Wei and Liu families have been formally prosecuted, marking that all cases of the ‘Four Families’ criminal group have entered judicial proceedings. The police revealed that over 1200 criminal suspects have been arrested in this case, with over 5 billion yuan in involved funds recovered, and 46 telecommunication fraud dens destroyed, completely eliminating a long-term criminal threat to the China-Myanmar border. Follow-up efforts will continue to normalize the crackdown on cross-border crime.
3. U.S. Senate Again Rejects Temporary Funding Bill, Government Shutdown May Continue Next Week
According to Politico, on October 15, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Republican temporary funding bill with a vote of 51 to 44. This marks the ninth time the Senate has rejected the Republican-led temporary funding bill. Reports indicate that the government shutdown may last at least until next week.
4. A Batch of Military-Related Social Media Accounts Penalized for Violating Information Regulations
On October 16, the Cyberspace Administration reported that 12 military-related social media accounts, including ‘Your Lazy Squad Leader’ and ‘Xiao Chuan Material Store’, have been penalized for illegally publishing sensitive military information and fabricating false military dynamics, misleading public perception and damaging the military’s image. The administration stated that it will continue to carry out rectification of military-related information chaos and resolutely deal with illegal accounts to maintain a clear online environment.
5. National Medical Insurance Bureau: Comprehensive Promotion of Instant Settlement Reform for Medical Insurance Funds
On October 16, the National Medical Insurance Bureau’s office issued a notice on the comprehensive promotion of instant settlement reform for medical insurance funds. The notice states that by the end of 2025, all coordinated areas nationwide must carry out instant settlement. By the end of 2026, instant settlement funds should account for over 80% of the monthly settlement funds of the local medical insurance fund.
6. Indonesian Defense Minister: Will Purchase Chinese J-10 Fighter Jets
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo confirmed on the 15th that the country will purchase Chinese J-10 fighter jets. ‘The J-10 fighter jets will soon appear in Jakarta,’ Prabowo told reporters. However, he declined to disclose specific details regarding the timeline or quantity of the purchase.
7. The Number of People in Global Hunger Has Reached a Record Level
The United Nations World Food Programme stated on the 15th that due to a significant reduction in aid funding, operations in six countries have been affected, and nearly 14 million people will fall into ’emergency’ food insecurity.
8. Near-Zero Friction Graphite Rotor Successfully Developed
Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have successfully developed a near-zero friction graphite rotor that can freely float and rotate. This achievement addresses the long-standing ‘eddy current damping’ problem that has plagued macro-suspension systems, opening new avenues for high-precision measurement and quantum research.
9. Breakthrough in Solid-State Batteries, New Energy Vehicle Range Expected to Double
Recently, Chinese scientists successfully overcame the ‘bottleneck’ of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries, achieving a leap in solid-state battery performance. Previously, a 100-kilogram battery could support a maximum range of 500 kilometers, but now it is expected to break the 1000-kilometer ceiling.
10. Cao Dewang Responds to Resignation: Wants to Start Retirement Life
On October 16, Cao Dewang stated: ‘I am eighty years old, (it is time to) retire.’ ‘I think stepping down will be more beneficial for Fuyao, allowing a new generation to take over.’ Earlier, Cao Dewang, the actual controller of Fuyao Glass, resigned from the chairman position, and his son Cao Hui was elected as the new chairman.
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