日本央行行长植田和男：希望采取预防措施以避免采取如此激烈的行动。

The UN Security Council on the 17th failed to adopt a US-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the expert panel supporting the Iran sanctions committee; the vote was 11 in favor, 2 against and 2 abstentions, with Russia and China opposing. Russia and China said UNSC Resolution 2231 expired on Oct. 18 last year and that the Iran nuclear issue has been removed from the Council’s agenda.

China A-share helium sector active: Heyuan Gas rises over 6%, with Guanggang Gas, Baoguang Co., Shudao Equipment, Jinhong Gas and Kaimite Gas also trading higher.