A delegation of Japanese young and middle-aged military officers visited China. Today, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, said that at the invitation of China Institute of International Strategic Studies, a delegation of Japanese young and middle-aged military officers will visit China from November 26th to December 4th. The Sino-Japanese exchange program for young and middle-aged officers began in 2001, which played an important role in enhancing understanding and trust between the defense departments of the two countries. We are willing to work with Japan to continue to promote mutual visits and exchanges and provide positive energy for the improvement and development of bilateral relations.The troops stationed in Macao are the anchor of maintaining prosperity and stability. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. Senior Colonel Wu Qian, director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, said today that the troops stationed in Macao are an important manifestation of national sovereignty. In the past 25 years, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the troops stationed in Macao have resolutely implemented the policy of "one country, two systems", conscientiously implemented the Basic Law and the Garrison Law, comprehensively strengthened army building, successfully fulfilled various tasks centered on defense, and effectively safeguarded national sovereignty, security and Macao's prosperity and stability. Looking forward to the future, the troops stationed in Macao will always be loyal guardians assured by the Party and the people, the powerful force of Haojiang trusted by Macao compatriots, and the "anchor needle" for maintaining Macao's prosperity and stability. (CCTV military)Russian Intelligence Agency: NATO is worried about Russia's statement about the western participation in the attack on Russia. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency issued a statement on the 12th local time, saying that according to the information obtained by the bureau, NATO headquarters is extremely worried about Russia's statement that the United States, Britain and France are directly involved in using western long-range weapons to attack deep areas of Russia. NATO legal experts worry that Russia may accuse western countries of armed aggression against Russia.
After the release of the Bank of Japan's short-term report, the yen rose slightly.Warner Bros. Discovery will be reorganized into two major departments. Warner Bros. Discovery said that it will be reorganized into two operating departments, one focusing on traditional cable TV business and the other focusing on streaming media and studios, which may pave the way for the company's future transactions. Warner Bros. Exploration said that it will merge its current Max and Discovery+ streaming media services and HBO departments with another department including Warner Bros.' film and television production business.Goldman Sachs expects the average price of iron ore to be 95 USD/ton in 2025 and 90 USD/ton in 2026.
Haitong Securities: The moderate price reduction of traditional Chinese medicine varieties continues. The domestic pharmaceutical industry is expected to set off a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Haitong Securities released a research report saying that the moderate price reduction of traditional Chinese medicine varieties continues. In 2024, the traditional Chinese medicine industry was under pressure due to the pressure of pharmacy terminal sales and inventory pressure, and it is expected to return to a good situation in the next 25 years. In addition, the continuous technological changes in the pharmaceutical industry, the development of IPO to mergers and acquisitions and the promotion of corporate governance optimization at the shareholder level are the main reasons for promoting mergers and acquisitions in the industry. In terms of fields, mergers and acquisitions are expected to occur intensively in sub-sectors such as medical devices, Chinese medicine, medical services, blood products and scientific research services.[In November, the global sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles exceeded 1.8 million, with China accounting for 70%. According to the data released by market research company Rho Motion on Friday, the global sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increased for the seventh consecutive month in November, with a year-on-year increase of 32.3%, reaching 1.83 million, the third consecutive month reaching a record high. Among them, the sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in China market increased by 50%, reaching 1.27 million vehicles, accounting for nearly 70% of the total global sales.Britain's GFK consumer confidence index was negative 17 in December, the highest since August, and negative 18 in November. The survey estimated that it was negative 18.