Oct 21–28 — A People's Liberation Army strategic consultation delegation visited France and Germany to discuss bilateral military ties, international and regional security, and other shared concerns. China and host counterparts agreed to continue strengthening strategic military communication, deepen mutual understanding and trust, and expand defense exchanges and cooperation.

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Oct. 28 that the Borei-A class strategic nuclear submarine Marshal Suvorov launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from underwater in the Sea of Okhotsk. The missile's warhead reached the designated target area at the scheduled time. The Marshal Suvorov was built at Sevmash, entered service in Dec. 2022, is assigned to the Pacific Fleet and can carry 16 Bulava ICBMs capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

【股指期货早盘收盘】沪深300股指期货（IF）主力合约涨0.40%，上证50股指期货（IH）主力合约涨0.03%，中证500股指期货（IC）主力合约涨1.88%，中证1000股指期货（IM）主力合约涨2.04%。