Category: Flash News

On January 20th, in recent years, China’s financial market has opened up in both directions, attracting numerous foreign institutions to compete for layout in the Chinese market. On January 17th, the application materials for the establishment of Castle Securities (China) Co., Ltd. were accepted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission. On the same day, the first branch of Standard Chartered Securities (China) Co., Ltd. was also allowed to expand its business and further expand its presence in China. In fact, since 2024, the process of foreign institutions’ layout in the Chinese market has continued to accelerate. Several foreign institutions have been approved to establish securities companies in China and have successively obtained multiple business qualifications. Meanwhile, several foreign securities firms such as Mizuho Securities (China) Co., Ltd. and Citigroup Securities (China) Co., Ltd. are currently applying for establishment. (Securities Daily)

On January 20, Mohammed, the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Brinken, focusing on the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza Strip and the agreement on the exchange of detained persons. Mohammed emphasized that Qatar hopes to continue cooperating with the United States to ensure the full implementation of the agreement, achieve a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and facilitate the smooth exchange of detainees. Antony Blinken expressed appreciation for Qatar’s efforts to promote the agreement. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed announced on the evening of the 15th in Doha that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the exchange of detainees. The first phase of the agreement will come into effect on the 19th. (CCTV News)

On January 20th, Jim Jordan, Chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, stated that Trump will issue multiple immigration executive orders on his first day in office, including the U.S. southern border wall, the “stay in Mexico” policy, and immigration asylum and parole policies.

On January 20th, starting from January 16th local time, the main anti-government armed group in Colombia, the National Liberation Organization of Colombia, and the branch organization of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, have engaged in fierce armed clashes in the Cartantonbo area of the North Santander Province, which borders Venezuela in the north of the country. As of the morning of January 19th local time, the clashes have caused at least 80 deaths, 20 injuries, 20 kidnappings, and forced relocation of over 5000 residents. The conflict is concentrated in the cities of El Tala, Teolama, Tib, and Cambension in the Katatongbo region. Since the outbreak of the conflict, the tension in the region has continued to escalate, with local residents facing risks such as murder, forced displacement, kidnapping, imprisonment, and harassment.

On January 20th, the Sudanese Armed Forces issued a statement saying that the military launched a military operation in El Fasher, the capital of Northern Darfur state in western Sudan, on the 18th, killing more than 40 members of the Sudanese Rapid Support Force. The statement said that on the 18th, the Sudanese Armed Forces dispatched fighter jets to launch three airstrikes on multiple control points of the Sudanese Rapid Support Force distributed in the northeast and south of El Fasher city, killing more than 40 Sudanese Rapid Support Force personnel and injuring multiple others.

On January 20th, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with three detainees who were released from Gaza that day. During the call, three people were located in the Gaza Strip accompanied by Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu said that the whole of Israel is embracing the three of you and saying ‘welcome home’. Netanyahu also stated that Israel will allow all detained individuals to return and will achieve all war objectives.

On January 20th, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Hagari reported on the release of detainees in Gaza that day and the latest deployment of the Israeli military. Hagari stated that the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is expected to last for nearly 42 days. Today, the first batch of three Gaza detainees returned to Israel. Starting from today, 3 to 4 detainees will be released every week.

On January 20th, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with visiting European Union Crisis Management Commissioner Rabib. When discussing the latest situation in the region, Abdullah II emphasized that after reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, it is necessary to increase international humanitarian assistance and ensure sufficient aid is provided to all areas of the Gaza Strip. He also emphasized that efforts should be made to safeguard the security of Syria and its citizens, and to restore stability to the country.

On January 20th, the Israeli Defense Forces and the armed faction of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), the Kassan Brigade, respectively stated their demands for the other party to effectively abide by the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Hagari stated that Israel “will not tolerate any actions that violate the ceasefire agreement”. Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for the Kassan Brigade, stated in a video speech that the brigade will strictly abide by the terms of the ceasefire agreement, and whether the agreement can be successfully implemented depends on Israel’s implementation. He also called on relevant mediators to exert pressure on Israel to ensure its compliance with the ceasefire agreement.

On January 20th, UN Secretary General Guterres stated on social media platform X that he welcomes the implementation of the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement and hostage release, and emphasized that the United Nations is ready to support this process. Guterres stated in the statement, “We are ready to support the implementation of the ceasefire and hostage release, and to expand humanitarian assistance to the countless Palestinian people still suffering.” He emphasized that the current ceasefire is crucial and must clear major security and political barriers for humanitarian aid to ensure that aid can reach areas in need smoothly.