Domestic News
1. The 2026 Spring Festival travel rush saw 9.41 billion passenger trips, setting a new historical record.
2. Several banks adjusted their accumulated gold transaction rules, potentially leading to purchase restrictions.
3. Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with ambassadors from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
4. The General Administration of Customs reported typical cases of substandard imported consumer goods.
5. The General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued an opinion on promoting the development of a professional social work workforce.
6. ByteDance: Rumors circulating online that "ByteDance Wuhan has laid off all its employees" are false; the company will increase its investment in Hubei Province.
7. The State Administration for Market Regulation: In 2025, 44,500 cases of advertising violations were investigated and dealt with, with fines and confiscations totaling 252 million yuan.
8. The State Council Food Safety Office: The pass rate for bulk food sampling inspections has exceeded 99% for four consecutive years, indicating a continued improvement in overall food safety.
International News
1. The South Korean military stated that North Korea launched more than 10 ballistic missiles into the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
2. Finance ministers from Japan and South Korea met and expressed shared concern about the rapid depreciation of their currencies.
3. A government website shows that the US Department of Commerce has withdrawn its proposed rule on AI chip exports.
4. US media: France has drafted a proposal to end the Lebanon war, including provisions recognizing Israeli sovereignty.
5. Energy Situation—① Shipping data: Only 77 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since March 1st. ② The situation in the Middle East has forced ships to divert to the Cape of Good Hope; South Africa says it is ready to provide support. ③ Two Indian transport ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. ④ The US calls on multiple countries to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz; the UK says it is discussing related options. ⑤ Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: The Strait of Hormuz is only closed to "tankers and ships of hostile countries and their allies."
6. Iran Situation—① Iran says it will destroy all US-related facilities in the region in return if energy targets are attacked. ② Iran says the situation on Kharg Island is under control. ③ A senior Iranian commander stated that there are two conditions for ending the war: first, Iran must recover all its losses; second, the United States must leave the Persian Gulf. ④ Sources indicate that neither the US nor Iran has any intention of a ceasefire, and the Middle East conflict may become protracted. ⑤ US officials stated that Israel's stockpile of ballistic missile interceptors is "severely insufficient." ⑥ Trump: He is not currently prepared to reach an agreement with Iran.
