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The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing reported that China's e-commerce logistics index reached 112.1 in October, up 0.2 points month on month. Rural business volume remained high, with an index of 128.3, while vitality in lower-tier markets continued to emerge.

The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced that China's e-commerce logistics index stood at 112.1 points in October, up 0.2 points from the previous month. In terms of the regional distribution of e-commerce business volume, vitality in lower-tier markets continued to be unleashed. Rural e-commerce logistics business volume remained high, with the index at 128.3 points.

On November 6, the ninth Hongqiao International Economic Forum held a discussion and Chinese-edition launch of the World Trade Report 2026, along with subforums on sustainable industrial partnerships, intellectual property protection and combating infringement and counterfeiting, Asia-Pacific economic integration and industrial cooperation, green trade, and high-quality development of the silver economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The ninth Hongqiao International Economic Forum today (November 6) held a seminar on the World Trade Report 2026 and the launch of its Chinese edition, as well as multiple parallel sessions including "The Power of Business in a Changing World: Building More Sustainable Industrial Partnerships," "Protecting Intellectual Property and International Cooperation in Combating Infringement and Counterfeiting," "Integrating Economic Development in the Asia-Pacific: Industrial Cooperation Promotes Common Prosperity," "Practices in Green Trade Development and International Cooperation," and "High-Quality Development of the Silver Economy During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period: Focusing on New Scenarios and Cultivating New Growth Drivers."

According to information obtained by reporters from the National Energy Administration, China's hydrogen industry investment reached RMB 28.7 billion in the first three quarters, up 108% year on year, more than doubling. Installed and operational renewable hydrogen projects currently have combined annual capacity exceeding 350,000 tonnes, accounting for more than 50% of global capacity.

A reporter learned from the National Energy Administration that total investment in China's hydrogen energy industry reached 28.7 billion yuan in the first three quarters, increasing 108% year on year and more than doubling. At present, the cumulative annual capacity of China's completed and operational renewable-energy hydrogen production projects exceeds 350,000 tonnes, accounting for more than 50% of global capacity.

The Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission cracked down on AI impersonation of public figures. Recently, cyberspace authorities urged websites and platforms to conduct a concentrated cleanup targeting fraudulent product promotion, follower and traffic solicitation, and misleading users, removing more than 47,000 unlawful or noncompliant items and taking action against 3,961 accounts.

Recently, in response to problems such as the use of AI technology to impersonate well-known public figures for fraudulent product promotion, attracting followers and traffic, and misleading internet users, cyberspace authorities urged websites and platforms to carry out intensive rectification. They have removed a total of more than 47,000 pieces of illegal or noncompliant content and taken action against 3,961 accounts.

Under the plan, Adora Huacheng will begin its commercial maiden voyage at the end of the month.

Today (November 6), China's second domestically built large cruise ship, "Adora Flora City," was officially delivered in Shanghai, marking a breakthrough from building a single large domestic cruise ship to building a series. According to the plan, "Adora Flora City" will depart Shanghai on November 9 for Guangzhou and begin its maiden commercial voyage at the end of the month.

Under the plan, Adora Huacheng will depart Shanghai for Guangzhou on November 9.

Today (November 6), China's second domestically built large cruise ship, "Adora Flora City," was officially delivered in Shanghai, marking a breakthrough from building a single large domestic cruise ship to building a series. According to the plan, "Adora Flora City" will depart Shanghai on November 9 for Guangzhou and begin its maiden commercial voyage at the end of the month.

On November 6, the second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Huacheng, was formally delivered in Shanghai, marking a breakthrough from single-ship construction to series construction of domestic large cruise ships.

Today (November 6), China's second domestically built large cruise ship, "Adora Flora City," was officially delivered in Shanghai, marking a breakthrough from building a single large domestic cruise ship to building a series. According to the plan, "Adora Flora City" will depart Shanghai on November 9 for Guangzhou and begin its maiden commercial voyage at the end of the month.

On November 6, a 4,000-meter-class airborne wind power system successfully completed its first urban test flight in Yueyang, Hunan. The report described more than 4,000 usable generation hours annually, ease of recovery and rapid deployment, and potential future use for island, emergency disaster relief and remote-area power needs.

Today (November 6), a 4,000-meter-class airborne wind power generation system successfully completed a test flight in Yueyang, Hunan. The system's equipment offers more than 4,000 usable power-generating hours per year, is easy to retrieve and can be rapidly deployed. In the future, it could meet power needs in various settings, including islands, emergency disaster relief and remote areas.

Activities including appreciating intangible cultural heritage through films are also planned during the expo.

The ninth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing today (November 6). With the theme "Protecting and Passing on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Sharing a Better Life," the expo features more than 890 intangible cultural heritage projects and more than 930 inheritors from across the country. Activities including "Appreciating Intangible Cultural Heritage Through Films" will also be held during the event.

The ninth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing on November 6 under the theme of protecting and passing on intangible cultural heritage and sharing a better life, with more than 890 heritage projects and more than 930 inheritors participating.

The ninth China Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo opened in Chongqing today (November 6). With the theme "Protecting and Passing on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Sharing a Better Life," the expo features more than 890 intangible cultural heritage projects and more than 930 inheritors from across the country. Activities including "Appreciating Intangible Cultural Heritage Through Films" will also be held during the event.

Under a presidential decree signed by Putin, Russia temporarily took over equity interests associated with Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia.

Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the temporary takeover and demanded that Russia revoke the decision.

Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on the 5th concerning Russia's temporary takeover of equity interests associated with Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia.

Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."

Japan Tobacco's materials show that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of Russia's tobacco market in 2025.

Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."

On the 5th, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Japan's participation in Western sanctions against Russia and other actions had seriously worsened bilateral relations, and that comprehensive bilateral dialogue could resume only after Japanese authorities abandoned their anti-Russia course.

Under a presidential decree signed by Russian President Putin on November 5, Russia has temporarily taken control of the equity interests involved in Japan Tobacco's production operations in Russia. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a protest and demanded that Russia revoke the decision. Information from Japan Tobacco shows that its subsidiary Japan Tobacco International held approximately 37% of the Russian tobacco market in 2025. In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on November 5 that Japan's actions, including joining Western sanctions against Russia, had caused a severe deterioration in Russia-Japan relations, and that "a resumption of comprehensive bilateral dialogue will be possible only after the Japanese authorities abandon their anti-Russia course."

According to US media reports on the 5th, Trump met that day with his national security advisers on Iran, their first such meeting after the US midterm elections.

According to U.S. media reports on November 5, U.S. President Trump met that day with his national security advisers on Iran for the first time since the U.S. midterm elections and will soon make a decision on the war against Iran. On the same day, Russian President Putin met in Moscow with visiting Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rezaei. Iranian media said Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin met visiting Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei in Moscow.

According to U.S. media reports on November 5, U.S. President Trump met that day with his national security advisers on Iran for the first time since the U.S. midterm elections and will soon make a decision on the war against Iran. On the same day, Russian President Putin met in Moscow with visiting Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rezaei. Iranian media said Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

Iranian media said Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

According to U.S. media reports on November 5, U.S. President Trump met that day with his national security advisers on Iran for the first time since the U.S. midterm elections and will soon make a decision on the war against Iran. On the same day, Russian President Putin met in Moscow with visiting Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rezaei. Iranian media said Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

According to US media reports on the 5th, Trump would soon make a decision on the war against Iran.

According to U.S. media reports on November 5, U.S. President Trump met that day with his national security advisers on Iran for the first time since the U.S. midterm elections and will soon make a decision on the war against Iran. On the same day, Russian President Putin met in Moscow with visiting Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rezaei. Iranian media said Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had previously completed their domestic approval procedures for the agreement.

The Turkish parliament announced on November 5 that it had formally ratified the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had previously completed their domestic approval procedures for the agreement.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement in August. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all three.

The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in August. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three.

On the 5th, Türkiye's parliament announced that it had formally approved the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

The Turkish parliament announced on November 5 that it had formally ratified the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had previously completed their domestic approval procedures for the agreement.

On the 5th, the Bank of England announced a 25-basis-point increase in its benchmark interest rate to 4%, its first rate increase since August 2023.

The Bank of England, the United Kingdom's central bank, announced on November 5 that it was raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%. This was the bank's first interest rate increase since August 2023.