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Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) repurchased 2.2 million Class B shares on March 27, at a cost of approximately HK$71.4036 million.

UK government bonds continued their decline, with the 30-year yield rising 10 basis points to 5.67%.

Market news: Qatar announced that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivery operations in May were affected by force majeure.

French Finance Minister: We must maintain the medium-term deficit target at 3% of GDP.

On March 27, Liu Wei, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of Transport, chaired a ministerial meeting. The meeting emphasized the need to improve the multi-directional external transportation network of Xiong'an New Area, build a fast and efficient transportation network, enhance the hub function of Xiong'an, deepen the integration of stations and the city, promote the green and low-carbon development of transportation, improve traffic safety resilience, and focus on practical measures to benefit the people through transportation. It also stressed the importance of promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, deepening the application of "artificial intelligence + transportation" scenarios, and creating a digital and intelligent transportation corridor. Furthermore, it called for the in-depth implementation of a new round of rural road improvement initiatives, the coordinated promotion of the construction of clustered rural road networks, and the improvement of external and internal connectivity in rural areas.

On March 27th, it was reported that on March 23rd, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, in conjunction with the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, held a symposium for platform enterprises. The meeting focused on issues such as regulating fair and rational competition in the platform economy, providing administrative guidance to platform enterprises, and jointly developing implementation measures. Officials from relevant departments of the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, relevant officials from the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation, and representatives from nine domestic platforms including Vipshop, JD.com, Meituan, Tencent, Douyin, Kuaishou, Xiaohongshu, Taobao Flash Sale, and JD Delivery, as well as relevant provincial and municipal industry associations, attended the meeting.

Indian tax officials say the reduction in excise tax on petrol and diesel will result in a tax revenue loss of 70 billion rupees within two weeks.

ECB Governing Council member Mueller: The ECB's actions do not require a fully apparent second-round effect.

LSEG data shows that the profit margin for 10ppm sulfur diesel in Asia has reached a record high.

On March 27th, Evergrande Property (06666.HK) announced that in 2025, the Group's operating revenue was approximately RMB 13.678 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 7.2%. The Group's gross profit was approximately RMB 2.505 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 2.5%. The Group's net profit was approximately RMB 1.009 billion, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.2%. Profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RMB 987 million, with basic earnings per share of approximately RMB 0.09. As of December 31, 2025, the Group's managed area was approximately 601 million square meters; the cumulative newly signed third-party contracts during the year amounted to approximately 45 million square meters, with annual contract revenue exceeding RMB 1.1 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 7.3%.

On March 27th, Baidu executives revealed in an internal meeting with employees that over 50% of Baidu employees have already "raised lobsters" (a metaphor for investing in AI tokens). They stated that budget constraints are not an issue, and related investments will not be solely limited by budget; the key lies in individuals proactively internalizing AI capabilities. Once the direction is further clarified, the company will conduct overall planning and resource focus to fully promote the evolution from "small shrimp to big shrimp," providing necessary organizational support.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Dealing with Russia must always be on the top of the international agenda.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Ukraine's position is that the cooperation between the regimes of Moscow and Tehran has prolonged the Middle East war. Both must face concentrated pressure.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: I was pleased to exchange views with US Secretary of State Rubio during the G7 ministerial meeting in France. The United States plays a crucial role in promoting peace efforts.

According to AXIOS: Several House Democrats have indicated they are likely to support the Department of Homeland Security funding bill (excluding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection), and expect most of their colleagues to support it as well.

Satellite images show that a key Russian Baltic oil port is on fire again.

March 27 – According to the Washington Post, under pressure from the Trump administration, the Cuban government is facing its biggest threat in decades and is seeking mediation from a higher authority: the Vatican. Several sources familiar with the matter revealed that Cuban officials requested the Vatican to act as an intermediary between them and the United States during high-level meetings, including with Pope Leo XIV. This move aims to promote dialogue and ease pressure from the White House's de facto oil blockade, which is causing severe fuel shortages and exacerbating power outages in Cuba.

Tencent Holdings (00700.HK): On March 27, it repurchased 610,000 shares, costing approximately HK$300 million.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: As a measure to support businesses' cash flow, the Japanese public treasury has lowered the interest rate on its safety net loans. Starting April 1 (Wednesday), the impact of "reductions or halts in transactions and production due to the situation in the Middle East" will be included in the scope of the interest rate reduction.