The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Assistant Minister of Commerce Yuan Xiaoming and relevant officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will introduce the relevant situation of accelerating the promotion of science and technology-driven business and answer questions from reporters.

Artificial Intelligence: 1. Domestically developed large-scale model solves a world-class mathematical problem. 2. Anthropic co-founder: AI could significantly boost US GDP to $44 trillion. 3. Securities Times: National Data Group may be officially established soon. 4. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash version released, enabling wish-like programming with a single click. 5. Musk: The only way to solve the US debt problem is through artificial intelligence and robots. New Energy Vehicles: 1. Zhijie will obtain independent car manufacturing qualifications; insiders confirm the company plans to go public. 2. Mercedes launches its first self-developed pure electric SUV, challenging Porsche. Others: 1. Blue Origin aims to achieve multiple heavy-lift rocket launches per week by 2030. 2. The top five global humanoid robot revenue earners are all Chinese companies; Shenzhen's robot exports surged by over 1200% in the first eight months. 3. Zelenskyy stated that the Starlink speed limit only applies to Ukraine and that he has evidence to support this claim. The US Secretary of State stated that no one in the White House ordered a reduction in the speed at which Ukraine accesses Starlink.

Conflict Status: 1. Ukraine claims Russian forces attacked energy facilities in 10 Ukrainian regions. 2. Russian Ministry of Defense: Today, 30 Ukrainian drones were shot down in multiple locations across the country and the Black Sea region. 3. The Ukrainian General Staff refuted Russian claims, denying that Russian forces have occupied more than 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and 92 settlements since September 1st. Peace Negotiations: 1. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Europe needs to establish its own channels for negotiations with Russia. 2. Zelensky: Peace negotiators from Ukraine and the US may meet next week. A trilateral summit between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia may be held during the G20 summit. Other Developments: 1. Russian officials stated that Trump's easing of sanctions against Russia was "historic." 2. Rubio: No one in the White House ordered a slowdown in Ukraine's access to Starlink. 3. Media: Estonia will provide Ukraine with an additional €10 million for weapons purchases. 4. According to RIA Novosti: The Russian Interior Ministry stated that the black market is flooded with weapons from the conflict zones in Ukraine. 5. Kremlin: Putin has instructed the government to approve a plan to restore trade and logistics infrastructure damaged by the attacks in Ukraine. 6. Zelensky: Ukraine's drone interceptors are inoperable due to Starlink speed limitations. Ukraine is heavily reliant on air defense systems supplied by its European allies. 7. Hungarian Prime Minister Majol: Zelensky requested Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary to allow Ukrainian food and goods to transit through their borders in response to the Black Sea blockade.

Domestic News: 1. China Securities Journal: The State Data Group may be officially established soon. 2. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash version released, making wish-fulfilling programming a reality with a single click. 3. China Securities Regulatory Commission issues hefty fines: Three individuals fined over 500 million yuan for market manipulation and insider trading. International News: 1. Ukraine claims Russian forces attacked energy facilities in 10 Ukrainian provinces. 2. Japan plans to strengthen customs enforcement, cracking down on gold smuggling and tax refund fraud. 3. Trump exempts several sanctions, restrictions, and tariffs imposed on Russia under the Graham Act. 4. European Central Bank officials favor a December rate hike, policy balancing becomes increasingly complex. 5. Anthropic co-founder: AI could significantly boost US GDP to $44 trillion. 6. Musk: The only way to solve the US debt problem is through artificial intelligence and robots. 7. Middle East situation—①UKMTO reports oil tanker attacked near Saudi Arabia. ② Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated that two supertankers struck mines and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. ③ US media: Iran provided Houthi rebels with target location and intelligence to assist their attacks on Saudi Arabia. ④ US Central Command spokesperson: The Strait of Hormuz remains open to navigation; approximately 97% of transit vessels were not hit by Iranian fire. ⑤ Iranian armed forces opened fire to intercept vessels "violated" passage through the Strait of Hormuz. ⑥ Iranian Foreign Minister reiterated the seven-day reopening plan: Next steps depend on the United States.

Conflict Update: 1. UKMTO reports oil tankers attacked in waters near Saudi Arabia. 2. Iranian Navy claims increasing number of oil tankers damaged due to "illegal" passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 3. Houthi rebels claim Saudi Arabia launched 53 airstrikes against Yemen in 24 hours. 4. Yemeni Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a Saudi Apache helicopter. 5. Iranian armed forces open fire to intercept vessels "illegally" passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 6. Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims two supertankers struck mines and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. 7. Saudi-led coalition: Intercepted and destroyed four drones in Riyadh and eastern and southern regions. Peace Negotiations: 1. Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates seven-day reopening plan: next steps depend on the United States. 2. Trump reiterates that the war with Iran will end soon and gasoline prices will fall. Other Updates: 1. Egyptian President states he will provide protection for Saudi Arabia. 2. The Speaker of the Yemeni Parliament urged Egypt not to get involved in the war. 3. The Houthi rebels in Yemen released 159 detainees. 4. The foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran met to discuss the Middle East crisis. 5. The Russian Deputy Prime Minister stated that oil prices would surge further if the Strait of Hormuz blockade continued. 6. The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that violence against European diplomats was "unacceptable." 7. US media reported that Iran provided the Houthis with target location and intelligence to assist their attacks on Saudi Arabia. 8. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Houthis have reportedly established joint command centers in Lebanon and Iraq. 9. Pakistan temporarily closed its border trade routes with Iran; the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that border crossings and exchanges are temporarily suspended. 10. A spokesperson for the US Central Command stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to navigation, and approximately 97% of transit vessels were not hit by Iran.

The speaker of Yemen’s parliament wrote to his Egyptian counterpart urging Cairo not to be drawn into a war he said contradicts Egypt’s values. He warned that Egyptian involvement would pose a serious threat to national security and internal stability, and urged Egypt to resist following Saudi government policy to avoid dragging the region into wider turmoil.