China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on the 16th that, responding to reports senior PENTAGON officials recently studied the possibility of military action against Cuba, the US should immediately cease threats of force and any blockade. China will continue to firmly support Cuba in defending its sovereignty and oppose external interference.

Guotai Haitong Asset Management said 1H 2026 posted record totals for Chinese innovative-drug BD transactions and upfront payments, and that outbound expansion remains the sector's strongest investment thesis. Chinese innovative drugs' share of multinational BD sourcing has risen sharply, signaling stronger international recognition. In H2, with WCLC in September, ESMO in October and ASH in December, concentrated clinical readouts from multi-specific antibodies and ADC core pipelines — together with key overseas filing milestones — could provide sustained sector catalysts and drive valuation repair.

Federal Reserve Governor Cook said AI tools present significant opportunities for small businesses.