On Nov 11, China's MOFCOM Minister RAIMONDO held a video call with UK trade minister Reynolds to exchange views on electric vehicles and other bilateral trade issues.

伊朗民族信任党中央委员会成员哈格希纳德在接受伊朗学生通讯社（ISNA）采访时表示： 从现在到1月3日美国新一届国会议员就任期间，美国将出现一段政治真空期，这段时间是开展对话的最佳时机。 我认为，可以通过迅速、准确、恰当的方式回应万斯，最大限度地利用这一有利局面。

The Philippines' National Privacy Commission said on Dec. 12 it has received reports that several government agencies recently suffered cyberattacks and data breaches, exposing large volumes of corporate and personal information. Reportedly affected agencies include the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Department of Justice, the Department of Labor and Employment and the Coast Guard. The commission warned the public to expect follow-on phishing, fraud and identity-theft attempts. Cybersecurity group Deep Web Connect said its assessment indicates the breaches involve millions of personal, corporate and administrative records and one website defacement.