港股开盘，恒指开跌0.81%，科指开跌1.28%。芯片股低开，华虹宏力(01347.HK)跌3.74%，中芯国际(00981.HK)跌2.67%。

On Oct. 19 at the opening of the 2026 Financial Street Forum, PBOC's Pan said international demand for the renminbi has strengthened amid market demand and shifting international and geopolitical conditions. He said the central bank will step up high‑quality policy support: better serve the real economy and ease trade and investment financing; expand the global supply of high‑quality renminbi assets and activate offshore renminbi product trading; and provide stable, multi‑tiered renminbi liquidity to offshore markets.

U.S. diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens in the kingdom to remain vigilant against potential attacks on airports and the risk of flight disruptions.