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International
– U.S. President Trump posted on social media that all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel, together with additional ammunition, weapons, and any other appropriate and necessary materials, “will remain stationed in and around Iran until the reached agreement is fully complied with.”
– Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all civilian vessels, and reports about its closure are false. However, due to mines left over from the war, all vessels need to contact Iranian authorities to obtain guidance on safe shipping routes. Anyone who communicates with Iranian authorities will be granted passage.
Sectors
– The State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Cyberspace Administration of China jointly held a guidance meeting on pricing compliance for internet platforms. The meeting guided platform operators to implement the requirements of the Rules for Pricing Behavior of Internet Platforms, strengthen their primary responsibilities, and standardize price competition practices.
– The State Council has issued the Master Plan for the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, granting the FTZ greater autonomy in reform, encouraging pilot trials and first initiatives, and conducting pioneering, integrated and differentiated exploration in broader fields and at a deeper level.
– The Ministry of Commerce responded on rare earth export controls: In accordance with the consensus reached during the China-US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, China has suspended the implementation of relevant export control measures and other related measures announced on October 9, 2025 until November 10, 2026. The two sides will continue to maintain communication through the economic and trade consultation mechanism on issues of mutual concern.
Apr 9 Block Trade Info
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– Shuanghuan Driveline (002472 CH) saw 1 block trades worth 172.72mn at 37.04yuan per share, 0.24pct discount from last closing.
– Sinocera Functional Material (300285 CH) saw 1 block trades worth 169.07mn at 31.90yuan per share, 0.99pct discount from last closing.
*Premium
– EVE Energy (300014 CH) saw 1 block trades worth 169.78mn at 65.30yuan per share, 1.63pct premium from last closing.
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