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Issuance of this year's RMB 1.3 trillion in ultra-long special treasury bonds was recently completed. The funds mainly support major national strategies and security capacity building, equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins, and a special fund coordinating fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand.

China recently completed the issuance of this year's 1.3 trillion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds. These funds are mainly used to support the "two major priorities" construction program and the "two new initiatives," and to establish special funding that coordinates fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand. China has issued ultra-long special treasury bonds for three consecutive years, reflecting the sustained and targeted implementation of a more proactive fiscal policy.

The fourth Liangzhu Forum opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on October 18 under the theme of carrying civilization forward, protecting cultural heritage and illuminating the present. Guests from nearly 60 countries and regions discussed early civilizations, urban archaeology, and the protection and use of major archaeological sites.

The fourth Liangzhu Forum opened today, October 18, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Under the theme "Carrying Civilization Forward: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage and Illuminating the Light of Our Times," Chinese and international guests from nearly 60 countries and regions are discussing a range of topics, including early civilizations, urban site archaeology, and the protection and use of major archaeological sites, to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

According to Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen's trade with APEC economies totaled RMB 3.23 trillion in the first three quarters, up 40% year on year and a record for the period. It ranked first among mainland Chinese cities and represented 13.4% of China's trade with APEC economies during the same period. Major products included integrated circuits, computers and their components.

According to Shenzhen Customs statistics, Shenzhen's imports and exports with APEC economies totaled 3.23 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, up 40% year on year and a record high for the period. The city ranked first among mainland Chinese cities and accounted for 13.4% of China's total trade with APEC economies during the same period. Major imported and exported products included integrated circuits, computers, and their components.

The Agricultural Development Bank of China has allocated RMB 200 billion in credit funding in advance specifically for autumn grain purchases, to support both policy-based procurement and storage and market-based purchases and ensure orderly procurement.

To coordinate support for both policy-based grain procurement and storage and market-based purchases, the Agricultural Development Bank of China has increased lending and arranged 200 billion yuan in credit in advance specifically for autumn grain purchases, ensuring that procurement proceeds smoothly and in an orderly manner.

The State Administration for Market Regulation recently issued 15 national hydrogen energy standards covering production, storage and transport, refueling stations and hydrogen safety testing across the industry chain.

State Administration for Market Regulation Releases 15 National Hydrogen Energy Standards The State Administration for Market Regulation recently released a batch of national standards for hydrogen energy. They cover hydrogen production, storage and transportation, hydrogen refueling stations, and hydrogen safety testing, spanning the entire hydrogen energy industry chain, effectively improving China's hydrogen equipment manufacturing capabilities and raising the threshold for industry entry.

The report, citing China State Railway Group information, said 2,860 tourist trains operated in the first three quarters of this year, up 25.5% year on year, serving sightseeing, ecological wellness and revolutionary-history study travel demand and supporting cultural tourism.

Reporters learned from China State Railway Group that the country's railways carried 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of this year, up 4.8% year on year and a record high for the period. A total of 2,860 tourist trains operated, up 25.5% year on year, meeting market demand for sightseeing, ecological wellness, and revolutionary heritage study tours, and driving the development of the cultural and tourism industries.

According to information obtained from China State Railway Group, railways nationwide carried 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of this year, up 4.8% year on year and a record for the period.

Reporters learned from China State Railway Group that the country's railways carried 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of this year, up 4.8% year on year and a record high for the period. A total of 2,860 tourist trains operated, up 25.5% year on year, meeting market demand for sightseeing, ecological wellness, and revolutionary heritage study tours, and driving the development of the cultural and tourism industries.

According to the ministry information reported, China plans to further adjust stock enhancement releases, raising regional and rare endangered species to 15% of freshwater species releases by 2030.

Reporters learned from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs that China has now identified 345 aquatic species suitable for stock enhancement releases during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, 59 more than during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. The composition of stock enhancement releases will also be further optimized. By 2030, individuals of region-specific, rare, and endangered species will account for 15% of the total number of freshwater organisms released.

According to information obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China has identified 345 aquatic species suitable for stock enhancement releases during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, 59 more than during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

Reporters learned from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs that China has now identified 345 aquatic species suitable for stock enhancement releases during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, 59 more than during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. The composition of stock enhancement releases will also be further optimized. By 2030, individuals of region-specific, rare, and endangered species will account for 15% of the total number of freshwater organisms released.

Chinese and South Korean maritime law enforcement agencies completed a joint patrol in the Provisional Measures Zone under their fisheries agreement on October 17. The 10-day patrol covered more than 1,200 nautical miles and included observation, recording and boarding inspections of fishing vessels from both countries. It was their first joint patrol in four years.

Yesterday, October 17, Chinese and South Korean maritime law enforcement agencies successfully completed a joint law enforcement patrol in the provisional measures waters under the China-South Korea Fisheries Agreement. The joint patrol lasted ten days and covered more than 1,200 nautical miles in total, observing, recording, and boarding fishing vessels from both countries for inspections. This was also the first joint patrol conducted by the two countries in four years.

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened on the evening of October 17.

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened last night, October 17. Nearly 400 programs comprising 1,100 performances and exhibitions of various kinds will be held during the festival. On the same day, Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opened and Shanghai Performing Arts Group was established, marking a milestone in Shanghai's accelerated development into a socialist international cultural metropolis.

Nearly 400 programs comprising 1,100 performances and exhibitions are planned during the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened last night, October 17. Nearly 400 programs comprising 1,100 performances and exhibitions of various kinds will be held during the festival. On the same day, Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opened and Shanghai Performing Arts Group was established, marking a milestone in Shanghai's accelerated development into a socialist international cultural metropolis.

Shanghai Grand Opera House formally opened on October 17.

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened last night, October 17. Nearly 400 programs comprising 1,100 performances and exhibitions of various kinds will be held during the festival. On the same day, Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opened and Shanghai Performing Arts Group was established, marking a milestone in Shanghai's accelerated development into a socialist international cultural metropolis.

Shanghai Performing Arts Group was established on October 17.

The 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival opened last night, October 17. Nearly 400 programs comprising 1,100 performances and exhibitions of various kinds will be held during the festival. On the same day, Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opened and Shanghai Performing Arts Group was established, marking a milestone in Shanghai's accelerated development into a socialist international cultural metropolis.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened in Ningbo, Zhejiang, on the evening of October 17.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened last night, October 17, in Ningbo, Zhejiang. It will feature a series of activities, including the Youth Film Project Investment Program, the New Forces in Chinese Cinema Forum, film screenings, and "Film Plus" events, and will award "Zhijiang Honors" to outstanding young filmmakers and works. The globally open Youth Film Project Investment Program has received a total of 545 project submissions, from which 20 outstanding projects will ultimately be selected for industry support. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The related project selection results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened last night, October 17, in Ningbo, Zhejiang. It will feature a series of activities, including the Youth Film Project Investment Program, the New Forces in Chinese Cinema Forum, film screenings, and "Film Plus" events, and will award "Zhijiang Honors" to outstanding young filmmakers and works. The globally open Youth Film Project Investment Program has received a total of 545 project submissions, from which 20 outstanding projects will ultimately be selected for industry support. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The film week will feature the Qingying project financing initiative, the China Film New Forces Forum, screenings and Cinema Plus activities, and confer Zhijiang Honors on outstanding young filmmakers and works.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened last night, October 17, in Ningbo, Zhejiang. It will feature a series of activities, including the Youth Film Project Investment Program, the New Forces in Chinese Cinema Forum, film screenings, and "Film Plus" events, and will award "Zhijiang Honors" to outstanding young filmmakers and works. The globally open Youth Film Project Investment Program has received a total of 545 project submissions, from which 20 outstanding projects will ultimately be selected for industry support. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The Qingying project financing initiative will ultimately select 20 outstanding projects for industry support.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened last night, October 17, in Ningbo, Zhejiang. It will feature a series of activities, including the Youth Film Project Investment Program, the New Forces in Chinese Cinema Forum, film screenings, and "Film Plus" events, and will award "Zhijiang Honors" to outstanding young filmmakers and works. The globally open Youth Film Project Investment Program has received a total of 545 project submissions, from which 20 outstanding projects will ultimately be selected for industry support. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The globally open Qingying project financing initiative has received a cumulative 545 project submissions.

The 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Youth Film Week opened last night, October 17, in Ningbo, Zhejiang. It will feature a series of activities, including the Youth Film Project Investment Program, the New Forces in Chinese Cinema Forum, film screenings, and "Film Plus" events, and will award "Zhijiang Honors" to outstanding young filmmakers and works. The globally open Youth Film Project Investment Program has received a total of 545 project submissions, from which 20 outstanding projects will ultimately be selected for industry support. The results will be announced at the closing ceremony on the evening of October 23.

The 2026 International Wudang Tai Chi Cultural Festival opened in Shiyan, Hubei, on the evening of October 17, drawing martial arts enthusiasts from more than 100 countries and regions to Wudang to experience traditional Chinese culture.

The 2026 International Wudang Tai Chi Culture Festival opened last night, October 17, in Shiyan, Hubei, attracting martial arts enthusiasts from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide to gather at Wudang and experience the beauty of China's fine traditional culture.