Global Times editorial: China is still the main engine of global trade growth. Statistics recently released by official website of the General Administration of Customs show that the total import and export value of China's goods trade in the first 11 months of this year was 39.79 trillion yuan, up 4.9% year-on-year. Among them, exports reached 23.04 trillion yuan, up 6.7%; Imports reached 16.75 trillion yuan, up 2.4%. This is a further development of China's position as the world's largest country in goods trade for seven consecutive years, and its export accounts for 14.2% of the world's total in 2023, which means that the position of China manufacturing with high "cost performance" in the international production and supply chain continues to increase. The publication of this foreign trade "report card" once again shows the strong resilience and vitality of China's economy. (Global Times)Iraqi Prime Minister and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister discussed the situation in Syria by telephone. On December 11th, local time, Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani telephoned Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest development of the situation in Syria and its impact on the region. The two sides unanimously stressed that Arab countries need to strengthen coordination and jointly promote dialogue among Syrian parties to ensure Syria's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two sides also held discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and deepening development in various fields. In addition, Sudani also congratulated Muhammad on Saudi Arabia's winning the right to host the 2034 World Cup. (CCTV)Russia's CPI rose by 8.88% year-on-year and 1.43% month-on-month. Russia's CPI rose by 1.43% month-on-month in November and is expected to rise by 1.50%. In November, CPI increased by 8.88% year-on-year, and it is expected to increase by 8.90%. In November, the core CPI rose by 1.10% month-on-month, in line with expectations. In November, the core CPI increased by 8.28% year-on-year, and it is expected to increase by 8.37%. In the week of December 9, the CPI rose by 0.48% month-on-month, and has increased by 8.76% since 2024.
Spot platinum just broke through the $940.00/oz mark, and the latest price was $940.55/oz, up 0.23% in the day; The main force of Nymex platinum futures recently reported $952.9 per ounce, up 0.40% in the day.The Israeli army said that it was still carrying out operations in the buffer zone and Syria to seize weapons and equipment. On the 11th local time, the Israel Defense Forces announced that in recent days, during the operations in the buffer zone in southern Syria, the Israeli army had seized several Syrian tanks, which had not been put into use recently. In addition, the troops also found and seized a number of weapons, including mines, explosives, anti-tank missiles and other military equipment, in a post of a former Syrian government army. The Israeli army said that its four brigade-level combat teams continue to carry out activities in Syria and in the buffer zone between the two countries. In addition, paratroopers and commandos also "carry out defensive actions and eliminate threats" in the buffer zone. (CCTV)In order to avoid new "civil strife" UN officials: Syria's transitional government must be inclusive. On the 11th local time, Pei Kairu, UN Secretary-General's special envoy for Syria, said that Syria's transitional government must strive to achieve inclusiveness to avoid new "civil strife". He said that at present, the biggest concern is that "new contradictions will be triggered during the transition period, which will lead to new civil strife and even a new civil war". (CCTV)
WTI crude oil rose by 2.0% in the day, above the psychological mark of $70/barrel.Spanish Foreign Minister: I understand Israel's concern about Syria. Everyone must show restraint at this moment. Anything Israel does should take into account the possibility of splitting or destabilizing Syria, and Hezbollah must continue its ceasefire.Spot platinum just broke through the $940.00/oz mark, and the latest price was $940.55/oz, up 0.23% in the day; The main force of Nymex platinum futures recently reported $952.9 per ounce, up 0.40% in the day.
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide
Strategy guide 12-14