China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
A DHS order covers procurement and existing federal civilian IT systems, while Beijing objected to what it called politicization of technology.
Edition · Tue · October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
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A newly public DHS order bars DeepSeek products from civilian agency procurement and directs agencies to remove them, including third-party systems built using DeepSeek implementations.
A first-in-human phase I study reported responses with CAR-T cells targeting CD19, CD20 and CD22; its small, mixed patient group limits what can be concluded.
Three Targets, One CAR T Therapy
A first-in-human phase I study tested rapidly manufactured CAR-T cells directed at three B-cell antigens in relapsed or refractory malignancies.
Violent disorder followed nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions; President Emmanuel Macron rejected his interior minister's resignation offer as officials faced scrutiny over security preparedness.
How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded
The unrest followed mass demonstrations over living costs and schools, with further protests called and the government facing questions about its response.
China's year-on-year growth accelerated from 4.3% in Q2 and exceeded the 4.4% Reuters poll forecast, while domestic demand and investment remained concerns in the reporting.
China's Q3 GDP growth accelerates to 4.5%, beating forecast
The quarterly result exceeded the Reuters poll forecast, but reporting still pointed to muted domestic demand and investment.