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On January 26, it was learned from a press conference held by the National Health Commission that in recent years, my country has actively promoted the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to improve the overall health of the population, carried out TCM health promotion actions, and provided TCM health services to key groups such as adolescents, women, and the elderly. Data from the press conference showed that my country has strengthened the construction of pediatric departments in TCM hospitals, achieving full coverage of pediatric departments in all tertiary public TCM hospitals nationwide, and conducting pilot projects for TCM intervention in myopia, obesity, and scoliosis in children and adolescents; promoted the establishment of prenatal and postnatal care clinics in secondary and above TCM hospitals; strengthened the construction of geriatric departments in TCM hospitals, and piloted 128 TCM health centers for the elderly in various provinces to improve the level of TCM health services for the elderly in different regions.

On January 26, Wang Ya, head of the Department of Foreign Investment Administration of the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that in 2026, the regional layout of free trade zones will be steadily optimized and adjusted to provide broader space and richer platforms for pilot projects. The Ministry will further align with high-standard international trade and economic rules, conduct broader, deeper, and more robust institutional opening-up experiments, support free trade zones in carrying out integrated innovation across the entire industrial chain in key emerging industries, accelerate the comprehensive pilot demonstration work for expanding the opening-up of the service sector, implement the high-quality development work plan for national-level economic and technological development zones, and continuously release the dividends of institutional innovation.

On January 26, Yang Mu, Director of the Department of Market Operation and Consumption Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that in 2026, efforts will be accelerated to cultivate and build international consumption center cities, promote the construction of an international consumption environment and pilot projects for new consumption formats, models, and scenarios, and create a number of new consumption scenarios with broad impact and high visibility, so that domestic and foreign consumers can enjoy a better life.

On January 26, Wang Zhihua, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that China will unswervingly promote high-level opening-up this year and drive innovative and balanced development of trade. China is not only willing to be the world's factory, but also the world's market; its massive market will provide broader opportunities for products and services from all countries.

According to RIA Novosti, the Kremlin positively assessed that constructive dialogue on the Ukraine issue has begun.

Total Energy: The agreement sets new financial terms that allow for increased production from these concessions, which currently produce approximately 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Libya has announced that Total Energy has signed an agreement to extend the concession of Wah Oil Company until 2050.

On January 26th, Miroslav Aradski, Vice President of Global Investment Strategy at BCA Research, stated that if a rolling high approach is used—that is, calculating declines from the most recent market high rather than based on calendar cycles—the S&P 500 has gone 185 consecutive days without a 10% pullback. This duration itself doesn't necessarily mean a correction is imminent, but prolonged calm can breed complacency. Even though the market seems increasingly desensitized to political rhetoric, geopolitics remains a highly unpredictable risk. Aradski points out that the core of the "TACO trade" lies in a profound paradox: the market ignores policy threats based on the assumption that they will eventually be withdrawn. "In the absence of market constraints, Trump has more room to push through potentially destructive policies. This means that when the next crisis arrives, it could be larger than the last."

On January 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that the third phase of voting in Myanmar's general election concluded on January 25. Representatives from China, Russia, India, relevant ASEAN countries, and international organizations observed the election. The election process was smooth and orderly, with active voter participation, for which China congratulates China. China has long adhered to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and does not interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs. As a friendly neighbor, China supports all parties in Myanmar in achieving broader, stronger, and more lasting peace and reconciliation through the election, de-escalating the situation as soon as possible, and jointly maintaining political stability. China is willing to work with the international community to respect the choice of the Myanmar people and continue to provide constructive assistance to Myanmar in restoring peace, stability, and development.

The chart shows that at 23:00 Beijing time on January 26, there will be large foreign exchange options contracts for EUR/USD, USD/JPY, and USD/CAD expiring, including three contracts with strike prices exceeding 1 billion. Please manage your risks.

January 26th - Today, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on the 2025 business work and operational status. At the press conference, relevant officials introduced that my country has currently signed 24 free trade agreements with 31 countries and regions, and these free trade partners account for 45% of the total value of goods trade.

On January 26, Gansu Consulting stated on its interactive platform that its main business is engineering consulting and technical services, and it does not have any business related to computing power.

Hong Kong-listed aluminum stocks rallied across the board, with Rusal (00486.HK) rising nearly 13%, Rongyang Industrial (02078.HK) up over 10%, and Xingfa Aluminium (00098.HK) up over 5%.