
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called on the EU not to introduce protectionist measures against Chinese automakers, emphasizing the need for partnership and open markets to prevent global isolation.
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The European Union is considering imposing import restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles due to concerns over subsidies.
The European Union must keep its car market open to Chinese manufacturers. This was stated by the Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China Wang Wentao. He was quoted by Bloomberg.
According to him, Beijing opposes European protectionism and advocates for a fair, open and non-discriminatory environment. Wang Wentao emphasized that his country is not to blame for the economic and trade problems of the European Union. Moreover, in their solution, the two economic players must be partners, not adversaries. If Brussels takes a course towards protectionism, this will result in the isolation of markets around the world.

Lithuania refuses to resume the transit of Belarusian potash fertilizers through its territory, which could disrupt the deal between the United States and Belarus, Bloomberg reports, citing Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestustis Budrys. Poland is considered as an alternative route, but has not yet agreed to allow cargo to pass through.

Saudi Arabia has reopened its East-West oil pipeline, sending Brent prices down more than $2 a barrel to their lowest level since September 8. The pipeline, which allows oil to be transported bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, was stopped in September after a drone attack from Iraq. The resumption of exports could begin by the end of the week. The Houthi threat from Yemen remains.

The Russian Export Center summed up the results of the regional stage of the All-Russian award "Exporter of the Year. Made in Russia" for the North Caucasus Federal District: 14 companies from five regions of the North Caucasus Federal District became winners and runners-up. The Stavropol Territory leads in the number of awards (six prize places, three first), Dagestan is in second place (four awards, two first), Kabardino-Balkaria is in third (three prizes, one first). The award ceremony took place on September 22 in Moscow in the Cosmos pavilion at VDNKh.

The largest Russian developer, Samolet, is the leader in the anti-rating of developers in terms of the volume of housing not delivered on time: as of September 1, it was building 1.6 million square meters late. m (36% of current construction), in Moscow - 715.2 thousand sq. m. m (67%). Top three

If approval of a family mortgage is not possible, the applicant can reduce loan payments by choosing an apartment on the secondary market instead of a new building. According to realtor Tatyana Reshetnikova from the Etazhi company, the difference in cost ranges from 31 to 49 percent depending on the mortgage term, and additional savings are possible due to owner discounts and taking into account repair costs.

The Russian Export Center announced the winners of the "Exporter of the Year. Made in Russia" award in the Volga Federal District for 2025. Awards were received by 25 organizations and individual entrepreneurs in 14 categories. The Samara region leads with 11 awards out of 30, including victories for AVTOVAZ in industry, new geography and marketing breakthrough. Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev noted an increase in the region’s exports by 22.4% in the first half of 2026 and deliveries to 79 countries.