China A-share retail sector strengthened; Dongbai Group and Huijia Times hit the daily trading limit, Zhongbai Group rose more than 4%, Baida Group, Guoguang Chain, Guofang Group and Gongxiao Daji also gained.

HKEX will list 12 new stock-option classes on Nov 9, 2026; weekly and monthly expiries will be available from the first trading day to broaden hedging and trading choices. Stock options remain one of HKEX’s fastest-growing derivatives: average daily volume in Jan–Sep 2026 was 899,056 contracts, up 1.4% YoY and a period record.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China, with the NDRC, Ministry of Transport, MOFCOM, SASAC and CUSTOMS, issued Opinions on promoting the healthy, orderly development of international air cargo. The paper sets a 2030 target to materially boost global hub connectivity, raise firms’ international competitiveness, extend route networks to cover key global markets, and lift operational capacity and transshipment efficiency to internationally advanced levels. It calls for building a safe, reliable, green, smart, open and integrated international air‑cargo system, supporting the construction of a "Global 1-2-3 Fast Cargo Logistics Circle," and developing air‑cargo support capacity aligned with China’s opening and global trade layout.