Japan October manufacturing PMI (final) 53.3, unchanged from prior 53.3.

Nov. 2 — China’s foreign ministry said at a regular briefing that the successful visits by German President Steinmeier and Swiss Federal Council President Parmelin signalled strengthened communication, closer open cooperation and support for multilateralism and free trade, setting a positive example for China–EU ties. China said it is willing to work with all parties to focus on cooperation and mutual benefit to provide more certainty for global stability and prosperity.

China International Capital Co (CICC) says mid‑length Chinese TV dramas — combining content depth with high narrative density — can effectively supplement the drama ecosystem. Long‑video platforms want a stable mid‑tier supply and are using revenue‑sharing to reduce risk; mid‑length dramas are shifting from small‑company testbeds into a platform-level defensive and growth strategy. CICC judges the commercial model may be proven and ready to scale, citing three potential drivers: cost — average production cost is lower than long‑form dramas, offering a clear ROI advantage and enabling platforms to broaden supply more efficiently; revenue‑sharing — a decentralized approach that addresses commercial shortfalls; AI — technology iteration that can expand incremental opportunities.