☕️ Good morning, friends,

We’re starting this Thursday with two construction updates.

1. A landslide caused a bridge in Sichuan to collapse, even though it was only 10 months old.

2. On major construction sites in China, giant inflatable balloons are now being used. They help reduce dust, noise, and environmental impact for nearby residents.

Take a look at both videos during your lunch break. 👀

• Highlights: Hopes for an end to the US government shutdown and rising odds of another Fed rate cut pushed Asian markets deeper into gains.

  Around USD 10 billion have flowed out of Asian markets recently. Many investors are taking profits amid the AI ‘blockbuster’ rally and cutting risk. Analysts warn valuations are sitting at the upper end of their historical range, and a potential 10% correction is now openly discussed.

TOP BIT

🇨🇳 China cracks down on deepfakes

Tens of thousands of Chinese users liked a viral photo of a baby who supposedly survived an earthquake — a touching story, except for one thing: the child had six fingers and didn’t exist.

Such deepfakes are spreading fast, and Beijing is hitting the brakes. Starting in 2026, China will enforce stricter rules against fake images and AI-generated drama content.

The Details

🏷️ Mandatory labels for AI content: Starting in 2026…