As of Oct 20, Shanghai Stock Exchange margin financing stood at CNY1.258 trillion, down CNY1.07 billion from the previous trading day. Shenzhen Stock Exchange margin financing was CNY1.185 trillion, down CNY1.07 billion. Combined margin financing across the two exchanges totaled CNY2.443 trillion, down CNY2.14 billion.

Russian interior minister made a first visit to Pakistan last week, opening space for deeper bilateral cooperation, Nikkei Asia reports. A source on Russia-Pakistan ties said agreements from that visit, if implemented during Prime Minister Sharif’s planned trip to Moscow later this year, could deepen relations and pave the way for a possible Putin visit next year. Observers say economic cooperation will be central: Sahar Khan, a nonresident fellow at a New York-based global affairs institute, said Russia could become an important supplier of crude oil, wheat and fertilizer to Pakistan and a significant investor.

Shenzhen Beike Research Institute said on Oct 21 Shenzhen’s resale housing market remained active. Jan–Sep resale transactions totaled 53,131 units, up 4.4% YoY. Policy measures have supported an orderly release of first‑time buyer, upgrade and school‑district demand, driving a steady increase in resale volumes. Large‑scale developments accounted for a disproportionately high share of transactions.