<p>Heavyweight Announcement: The State Council Information Office will hold a series of themed press conferences on "Successfully Completing the 14th Five-Year Plan" at 3 PM on Monday, with Pan Gongsheng, Wu Qing, Li Yunze, and Zhu Hexin in attendance. Last Friday, the leaders of China and the United States had a phone call. According to Global Times, Trump stated that the call was "very productive" and that he will meet with Chinese leaders during the APEC meeting, planning to visit China earlier next year</p>

- Last Friday, trading volume surged on "Triple Witching Day," marking the third-highest record, while major U.S. stock indices hit historical highs.  
- The U.S. and China leaders held a productive phone call, with discussions on trade restrictions and TikTok's operations in the U.S., emphasizing the need for a fair business environment for Chinese companies.  
- The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rates, unexpectedly facing dissent, while global markets reacted to various economic policies and geopolitical developments, including the recognition of Palestine by several countries.

Breakfast | Today's focus: The State Council Information Office's major press conference! The new fees for the U.S. H-1B visa have caused confusion