Xinhua · State media
Attack on Riyadh airport in Saudi capital leaves 12 dead, 309 injured
沙特首都利雅得机场遭袭致12死309伤
China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene
中国对欧盟对硝基甲苯发起反倾销调查
China's Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene imports from the EU on October 3, 2026, following a petition by domestic producers Jiangsu Huaihe Chemical and Hubei Dongfang Chemical [2]. The investigation covers a dumping period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and an injury period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026 [2]. Interested parties have 20 days to register with the Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau [2]. In a separate notice, the Ministry of Commerce outlined the application process for 2027 automobile and motorcycle export licenses, with online applications opening on September 30, 2026 and local authorities required to submit preliminary reviews by October 28 [3]. The National Financial Regulatory Administration and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued a notice to strengthen coordination between commerce and insurance to expand domestic trade credit insurance, aiming to support domestic demand and integration of domestic and foreign trade [4]. Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh saw an attack on its airport that left 12 dead and 309 injured, according to Xinhua [5].
中国商务部于2026年10月3日对原产于欧盟的对硝基甲苯发起反倾销调查，此前国内生产商江苏淮河化工和湖北东方化工提出申请 [2]。 调查确定的倾销调查期为2025年7月1日至2026年6月30日，产业损害调查期为2022年1月1日至2026年6月30日 [2]。 利害关系方应在公告发布之日起20天内向贸易救济调查局登记 [2]。 在另一份通知中，商务部明确了2027年度汽车和摩托车出口许可申报流程，线上申报系统于2026年9月30日开通，地方商务主管部门需在10月28日前完成初核并上报 [3]。 国家金融监督管理总局与商务部联合发布通知，加强商务和保险协同，扩大国内贸易信用保险，以服务扩大内需战略和内外贸一体化 [4]。 据新华社报道，沙特首都利雅得机场遭袭，造成12人死亡、309人受伤 [5]。
What changed since the prior edition
Against the Evening Snapshot of 18:47 Beijing time, this edition adds 10 new signals and carries 0 forward. New on the board: Making history! Zheng Qinwen wins China Open title; MOFCOM Announcement No. 44 of 2026: Anti-dumping investigation launched into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating in the EU; Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce on the Application Work for 2027 Automobile and Motorcycle Export Licenses.
High Politics & Ideology
Xinhua · State media
Xinhua: Migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, killing at least 109
新华社消息丨一移民船在吉布提沿海倾覆致至少109人死亡
Xinhua · State media
Qinling giant panda 'Qin Hua' celebrates sixth birthday
秦岭大熊猫“秦华”迎来六岁生日
Economy & Markets
Still on the board
- MOFCOM Announcement No. 44 of 2026: Anti-dumping investigation launched into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating in the EU
- Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce on the Application Work for 2027 Automobile and Motorcycle Export Licenses
- Notice of the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the Ministry of Commerce on Strengthening Commerce-Insurance Coordination to Improve Domestic Trade Insurance
What's Trending
Baidu · Social
The Paper · Commercial press
The Paper · Commercial press
The 'Twin Ginkgo' 'History of Three Beauties': The Earliest Extant Yue Opera Program and Yao Shuijuan's 1938 Reform
“银杏并蒂”的《三美史》, 见存最早的越剧演出说明书与1938年姚水娟改革
Baidu · Social
Every generation must walk its own Long March
每一代人都要走好自己的长征路
Deviation watch
- 3.27
CFETS FR014
CFETS FR014 at 1.35 is 4.1σ below its 30-day mean (1.44, -6.20%)
- 2.27
CFETS FR007
CFETS FR007 at 1.33 is 3.4σ below its 30-day mean (1.42, -6.47%) (flagged 3 days running, a level rather than a move)
- 1.55
CFETS FR001
CFETS FR001 at 1.3 is 2.3σ below its 30-day mean (1.39, -6.77%) (flagged 3 days running, a level rather than a move)
- 1.41
STAR 50
STAR 50 at 1,457.27 is 2.5σ below its 30-day mean (1,600.56, -8.95%) (flagged 4 days running, a level rather than a move)
- 1.33
ChiNext
ChiNext at 3,043.33 is 2.3σ below its 30-day mean (3,320.7, -8.35%) (flagged 4 days running, a level rather than a move)
- 0.8
CNY Central Parity EUR/CNY
CNY Central Parity EUR/CNY at 7.53 is 2.4σ below its 30-day mean (7.78, -3.12%) (flagged 25 days running, a level rather than a move)
Market snapshot
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