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February 19, the Ministry of Finance will issue the first issue of RMB treasury bond bonds in 2025 in Hong Kong today (February 19), with an issue scale of 12.5 billion yuan. Previously, the Ministry of Finance had issued a total of 366 billion yuan of treasury bond in Hong Kong, continued to improve the regular issuance mechanism of treasury bond in Hong Kong, and consolidated and upgraded the status of Hong Kong as an international financial center.

On February 19th, a monthly survey by Bank of America Securities showed that global funds’ confidence in the Hong Kong stock market has significantly increased and reached the same level as the Nasdaq Composite Index. Strategist Michael Hartnett and others stated in a report on Tuesday that 18% of respondents predicted in the February survey that the Hang Seng Index would perform the best globally in 2025, tied with the Nasdaq for second place. 22% of respondents chose the EuroStoxx 50 index, ranking first, marking the first time since the issue first emerged in November that the Hang Seng Index has entered the top three.

On February 19th, US President Trump stated on the 18th local time that Venezuela may not be allowed to export oil through Chevron Corporation. On October 1, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department automatically renewed Chevron Corporation’s operating license in Venezuela until April 2025.

On February 19th, the US State Department issued a statement on February 18th local time, stating that US Secretary of State Rubio had earlier met with the Russian Foreign Minister in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and subsequently held talks with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, as well as the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Rubio briefed foreign ministers on the meeting, and all parties agreed to continue to maintain close contact and work together to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On February 19th, Faraday Future (FFIE. O) announced plans to expand its AI focused recruitment efforts to drive the company’s increased AI research and development efforts by 2025. We plan to change its NASDAQ stock code to “FFAI” on March 10th.

On February 19th, US President Trump stated on February 18th local time that he would not oppose European countries sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine to provide security if a peace agreement is reached. European leaders have previously discussed dispatching peacekeeping forces to provide security guarantees to Ukraine after reaching a peace agreement. Trump said at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, “There’s no problem with having troops there, I won’t object at all.” This was Trump’s first statement after the US held talks with Russia on the Ukraine issue in Riyadh earlier that day. Trump said that the US will not send any troops to Ukraine. Trump said that Ukraine could have reached an agreement several years ago and should have participated in negotiations earlier. Trump said that negotiations on the Ukraine issue are progressing smoothly. He also said, ‘I don’t think we have to withdraw all our troops from Europe.’.

On February 19th, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghi held a meeting with visiting Palestinian Islamic Jihad Organization (Jihad) Secretary General Ziad Nahala. Alaghi pointed out that the Palestinian people have won the struggle against Israel, and Israel has committed many serious crimes but has not achieved any goals. He emphasized that Iran will continue to firmly support the Palestinian national liberation cause and will continue to resist Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. Alaghi stated that the plan by Israel and the United States to forcibly displace the Palestinian people is a sinister conspiracy against Palestine. This plan not only violates the basic principles of international law, but is also a case of crimes against humanity. Governments of all countries have an obligation to stop this plan. Ziad Nahala thanked the Iranian government for its support to the oppressed Palestinian people and submitted a report on the development of the situation in the Gaza Strip to the Iranian side. He emphasized that the Palestinian people will continue to resist Israel until they realize their own rights and break free from Israeli occupation.

On February 19th, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan made a ruling on February 18th local time, refusing to order a ban on the “Government Efficiency Department” from accessing federal agency computer systems during the lawsuit or to direct the dismissal of government workers, rejecting the Democratic state prosecutor’s previous request.

On February 19th, the local organization “Tonilo River Observatory” in Sudan issued a statement on February 18th local time, stating that the Tonilo River area east of the Sudanese capital Khartoum has recently been attacked by armed militants from the Sudan Rapid Support Force, resulting in the death of 28 civilians in the past week. The statement stated that members of the Rapid Support Force robbed property and opened fire on local residents in the Tonlo River area, causing serious casualties and causing severe damage to the local water and power supply systems. A large number of residents were forced to flee their homes. The statement calls on the international community to take intervention actions to protect local civilians and provide them with emergency food and medical assistance. The Rapid Support Force has not yet responded to this statement.

On February 19th, although Musk’s name is seen as almost synonymous with the newly established Department of Efficiency, the White House clarified that Musk does not work for the department. White House Chief of Staff Joshua Fisher stated that Musk is a senior advisor to the President and his authority is not higher compared to other senior White House aides. Fisher stated on Monday evening that Musk’s role should be viewed separately from the government efficiency department he supports.