Domestic News
1. According to CCTV News: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing by special plane on the evening of May 19.
2. According to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) website: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd. (YMTC) has initiated IPO preparation.
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and the US have agreed to conduct intergovernmental dialogue on artificial intelligence.
4. National Energy Administration: Total electricity consumption in April reached 820.5 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 6%.
International News
1. The yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond rose to its highest level since 2007; spot gold and silver prices plummeted during the session.
2. The Iranian Stock Exchange resumed trading after an 80-day suspension.
3. The Thai cabinet decided to cancel the 60-day visa-free policy.
4. Interest rate swap market data shows that the probability of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by the end of 2026 exceeds 80%.
5. NATO sets a deadline: If the Strait of Hormuz is not open by early July, it plans to deploy troops for escort.
6. Sources: Indonesia plans to tighten export controls on commodities such as coal and palm oil. 7. Samsung union negotiations make progress: the two sides narrow their differences, but two key issues remain unresolved.
8. Middle East situation—① Explosion heard on Qeshm Island, Iran; Iranian officials say the explosion was caused by the disposal of unexploded ordnance. ② According to Al Jazeera: US officials say today's White House National Security Council meeting has been postponed after Trump delayed the strike on Iran. ③ US Treasury Department: The US has introduced a new round of sanctions against Iran. ④ Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is prepared to respond to any military aggression; the US is whitewashing "threats" as "peace opportunities." ⑤ Trump: We may have to strike Iran again; it's not certain yet. I agree to give Iran another two or three days, maybe until Friday or Saturday, maybe early next week; time is limited.
