Sources: Russia has suspended grain exports to Syria. Russian and Syrian sources said on Friday that Russia's wheat supply to Syria has been suspended due to the uncertainty of the new Syrian government and the delay in payment.Peng Qinghua met with Babacov, Vice Chairman of Russian State Duma, and Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC), met with Babacov, Vice Chairman of Russian State Duma, in Beijing on the 13th. The two sides indicated that they will jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, make good use of the platform of the joint working group of the Sino-Russian Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, deepen exchanges and cooperation between legislative bodies, and promote the further development of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in the new era. (Xinhua News Agency)Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, the largest increase since April 2024. Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, with an expected 0.5% and a previous value of 0.80%. Canada's annual wholesale sales rate in October was 1.7%, and the previous value was -0.4%. Canada's annual wholesale inventory rate in October was -1%, and the previous value was 0.7%. The monthly rate of wholesale inventory in Canada in October was 0.9%, and the previous value was 0.2%. The monthly inventory rate of manufacturing industry in Canada in October was 0.2%, and the previous value was -0.4%. The monthly rate of new manufacturing orders in Canada in October was -0.9%, and the previous value was 3.9%. The monthly rate of unfinished orders in Canada's manufacturing industry in October was -0.2%, and the previous value was 1.6%. Canada's capacity utilization rate in the third quarter was 79.3%, with an expected 78.9% and a previous value of 79.10%. Canada's manufacturing inventory shipment ratio in October was 1.69%, and the previous value was 1.74%.
Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, the largest increase since April 2024. Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, with an expected 0.5% and a previous value of 0.80%. Canada's annual wholesale sales rate in October was 1.7%, and the previous value was -0.4%. Canada's annual wholesale inventory rate in October was -1%, and the previous value was 0.7%. The monthly rate of wholesale inventory in Canada in October was 0.9%, and the previous value was 0.2%. The monthly inventory rate of manufacturing industry in Canada in October was 0.2%, and the previous value was -0.4%. The monthly rate of new manufacturing orders in Canada in October was -0.9%, and the previous value was 3.9%. The monthly rate of unfinished orders in Canada's manufacturing industry in October was -0.2%, and the previous value was 1.6%. Canada's capacity utilization rate in the third quarter was 79.3%, with an expected 78.9% and a previous value of 79.10%. Canada's manufacturing inventory shipment ratio in October was 1.69%, and the previous value was 1.74%.General Administration of Financial Supervision: Help boost consumer support and expand bulk consumption, service consumption and new consumption. The Party Committee of the State Financial Supervision and Administration held a meeting to convey the spirit of studying the Central Economic Work Conference. The meeting requested that the real economy should be better served to help boost consumption and support the expansion of bulk consumption, service consumption and new consumption. Strengthen the financing guarantee for investment and effectively serve the "double" and "two new". Expand the pilot of equity investment of financial asset investment companies in an orderly manner. Do a solid job in supporting the financing coordination mechanism of small and micro enterprises. Increase financial support for foreign trade enterprises and strengthen export credit insurance and credit services. Actively guide banks and insurance institutions to reduce costs and increase efficiency, broaden capital replenishment channels, and improve their sustainable development capabilities. Promote high-level financial openness with higher standards and greater efforts, and attract more foreign financial institutions and long-term capital to set up businesses in China.The Bank of Italy said that the economy may only grow by 0.5% this year, and the Bank of Italy said in a statement on Friday that the gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by 0.5% in 2024. If seasonal and calendar effects are not taken into account, this figure will increase to 0.7%, but it is lower than the government's estimate of 1% in the budget. In addition, GDP growth is expected to be 0.8% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026. It is estimated that the unified average inflation rate in the EU will be 1.1% in 2024, which is the same as the estimated value in October, 1.5% in 2025 and 1.6% in 2025.
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt (full text) and Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt 1. On December 13, 2024, Commissioner the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a strategic dialogue with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Abdul Atti. 2. The two sides exchanged in-depth and comprehensive views on China-Egypt relations and international and regional issues of common concern, and jointly reviewed the development achievements made by the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership 10 years ago. 3. The two sides stressed the need to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state at their two meetings in 2024, take the "China-Egypt Year of Partnership" as a new starting point, and push bilateral relations to a higher goal of building a community of destiny between China and Egypt facing the new era. The two sides appreciated the many diplomatic, economic, trade, investment, cultural and tourism activities held by the two countries this year to promote and develop bilateral relations in various fields. (Xinhua News Agency)State Administration of Financial Supervision: Make good use of the coordination mechanism of urban real estate financing to promote the expansion and efficiency of "white list" projects. The Party Committee of the General Administration of Financial Supervision held a meeting to convey the spirit of studying the Central Economic Work Conference. The meeting called for resolutely fighting the tough battle of ensuring the delivery of houses, making good use of the coordination mechanism of urban real estate financing, promoting the expansion and efficiency of "white list" projects and helping to build a new model of real estate development. Coordinate the promotion of risk management and transformation and development of small and medium-sized financial institutions. Deepen the reform of the supervision system and accelerate the construction of a financial supervision system with China characteristics. Continue to make up for the shortcomings of the regulatory system, accurately standardize and efficiently enforce the law, focus on key things, key people and key behaviors, prevent substantial risks and solve practical problems. Strengthen departmental linkage and coordination between the central and local governments, and unite strong supervision and strict supervision. Actively guide banks and insurance institutions to reduce costs and increase efficiency, broaden capital replenishment channels, and improve their sustainable development capabilities. Promote high-level financial openness with higher standards and greater efforts, and attract more foreign financial institutions and long-term capital to set up businesses in China.Zhuhai Guanyu: It has been notified by domestic car companies. Zhuhai Guanyu announced that the company has recently been notified by a domestic car company to select the company as its designated supplier to develop and supply low-voltage lithium batteries for 12V cars.