Multiple civic groups plan rallies on the 21st in Tokyo, Osaka, Gunma and Fukuoka to oppose government moves to revise the constitution and expand the military, calling to defend the pacifist constitution and reject war.

SpaceX (SPCX.O) U.S. shares rose 2% in after-hours trading.

China’s National Healthcare Security Administration said on Oct 21 that Jan–Sep 2026 pooled basic medical insurance funds (including maternity) recorded revenue of 2.303 trillion yuan and expenditure of 1.752 trillion yuan, leaving a 551.3 billion yuan surplus. Employee pooled fund revenue was 1.447 trillion yuan and urban‑rural residents’ pooled revenue was 855.5 billion yuan. Through September, employee pooled fund expenditure was 1.004 trillion yuan, including 101.0 billion yuan in maternity benefits; urban‑rural residents’ pooled expenditure was 747.1 billion yuan.