China National Pipe Network Group said the Horgos compression first station on its western pipeline has cumulatively transported more than 600 billion cubic metres of natural gas since entering service in 2009. The station, a key hub for West–East Gas Pipeline II and III, has operated safely for 17 years and underpins China’s energy supply and China–Kazakhstan gas cooperation.

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) convened central SOEs on Aug. 20 to accelerate development of the 6G industry and align central enterprises with national, local and industry plans. SASAC urged firms to close technology shortfalls by boosting foundational-theory R&D, driving breakthroughs in key components, and building a secure, stable 6G industry and supply chain. It directed strengthening the industrial base through innovation platforms, market-entity cultivation and talent development, accelerating international cooperation to diversify partnerships and increase China’s voice on 6G, and prioritizing rapid commercialization by incubating scenario-based applications to form closed-loop business models. SASAC issued a co-creation task list for central SOEs on 6G industry scenarios.

中证500股指期货（IC）主力合约日内跌幅达1.00%，现报7688.0点。