US–China Tech Smuggling: A California man, Greg Lui (Earthmade Computer), was arrested over an alleged $300m-plus scheme to route export-controlled computer servers/GPU hardware to China via Malaysia and Singapore using false paperwork, with prosecutors citing Super Intelligence tech and possible up to 50 years in prison. Maritime Security & Trade Routes: The Philippines Coast Guard said it continued shadowing a Chinese research vessel near the Luzon Strait, accusing it of spoofing AIS and operating around critical submarine cable corridors. Rail & Corridor Building: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the UAE signed an MoU to study a new railway route through Afghanistan and Pakistan to connect Central Asia with Pakistan’s seaports. Urban Transport Disruption: Ho Chi Minh City begins simultaneous underground works for Metro Line 2 from Oct 10, triggering major traffic diversions around multiple stations. China Travel Surge: China reported a record 25.2m rail passenger trips on Oct 1 for National Day holiday travel, adding 1,462 trains for the peak. Shipping Connectivity: UNCTAD data put China’s liner shipping connectivity index at 1,347.6 in Sept, more than double South Korea and Singapore. Aviation/Logistics Policy: Japan published an updated list of countries eligible for ePassport entry, easing visa steps for travelers.