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French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Syrian President Ayman al-Sharab on Sunday, expressing concern over the government's offensive against the Syrian Democratic Forces.

On January 18, German Finance Minister Hans-Günther Klinger-Beyer stated that Germany would not be coerced by President Trump's tariff threats regarding Greenland. Klinger-Beyer said, "We will not follow Trump's path. We will not be blackmailed or provoked, whether through tariffs or rhetoric." He also emphasized that Europe will respond. This statement comes as France pushes the EU to take countermeasures to protect the bloc from political and economic pressure.

A joint statement from eight European countries stated that the pre-coordinated "Arctic Endurance" exercise, conducted in conjunction with allies, was precisely to address this need. It poses no threat to any country.

A joint statement from eight European countries: As NATO members, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security, which we consider a shared transatlantic interest.

A joint statement from eight European countries: We will continue to maintain unity and coordination in our response. We are committed to safeguarding our sovereignty.

A joint statement from eight European countries: Tariff threats undermine transatlantic relations and risk triggering a dangerous vicious cycle.

A joint statement from eight European countries: We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and the people of Greenland.

German Finance Minister: Europe must give a clear and unified response, and this position must be clearly conveyed to the United States.

January 18th - At a summary meeting on the construction of the Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment held today, it was announced that after more than ten years of construction and scientific research, the Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment has successfully completed its construction tasks. As the world's first new-generation ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-precision neutrino experimental facility to be built and put into operation, the Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment broke two world records for neutrino oscillation parameters just two months after its official operation, achieving data accumulation results that surpass those of similar international experiments over ten to twenty years.

On January 18th, Mikhail Miyagkov, Academic Director of the Russian Military History Society, stated that he believes the likelihood of direct US military intervention to control Greenland is low. He added that it concerns the longer-term prospects: if Europe needs the US, then the US needs Europe. For the US, the EU is a market, a sphere of influence, and a talent pool; no Washington administration can bypass it. In the competition for world leadership, the US will inevitably utilize the potential of the Old World. So why would Trump want to destroy and humiliate Europe by completely annexing Greenland?

On January 18, the foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq held a joint press conference. Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that the withdrawal of US troops from the Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq's western Anbar province and the end of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) mission are clear signs of Iraq's independence, stability, and the consolidation of its national sovereignty. Araqchi welcomed Iraq's increasingly important and constructive role in regional diplomacy and announced Iran's willingness to cooperate with Iraq to address challenges and promote regional dialogue. To this end, both sides agreed to advance diplomatic initiatives aimed at maintaining regional stability and reaching consensus on security challenges, and are actively promoting the formulation of a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement.

Xinhua Life Insurance (01336.HK): The cumulative original insurance premium income for the period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 is RMB195.899 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 15%.

An Iranian regional official revealed that at least 5,000 people have died in the protests in Iran, including about 500 security personnel. Some of the fiercest clashes occurred in the Kurdish region of northwestern Iran.

The China Earthquake Networks Center automatically determined that an earthquake of approximately magnitude 4.0 occurred near Taiwan at 16:47 on January 18. The final result is subject to the official rapid report.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia launched airstrikes on Ukraine last night, killing two people and injuring dozens.

On January 18th, Snowman Group issued an announcement stating that its stock price had experienced abnormal fluctuations, with a cumulative daily closing price deviation exceeding 20% over two consecutive trading days (January 15th and 16th). After verification, no corrections or supplements were found to the previously disclosed information, the company's operations are normal, and there have been no significant changes in the internal or external environment. The company, its controlling shareholder, and actual controller, Lin Rujie, have no undisclosed material matters, and he did not trade the company's stock during the period of abnormal fluctuations. The company has not violated any information disclosure regulations and reminds investors to rely on information disclosed through designated media and to invest rationally.

January 18th - According to a report in The Washington Post on Sunday, the U.S. Department of Defense has ordered approximately 1,500 active-duty U.S. troops to prepare for deployment to Minnesota, the state most affected by protests against government deportation actions. The newspaper, citing Department of Defense officials, stated that the military has placed relevant units on "ready to deploy" status in case the violence in the state escalates further. However, it remains unclear whether these troops will actually be deployed. On Thursday, Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops if state officials did not stop protesters from attacking immigration officials. This comes after a significant increase in the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel.