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People's Financial News, March 17 — Reporters learned today (17th) at a press conference held by the World Internet Conference that the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit will be held in Hong Kong on April 13-14. The theme of this summit is "Digital Intelligence Empowers Innovation and Development — Building a Community of Shared Future in Cyberspace Together". In addition to holding an opening ceremony and main forum featuring the World Internet Conference Outstanding Contribution Ceremony, this summit will also host 6 sub-forums on intelligent agent innovation and applications, digital finance, artificial intelligence security governance, smart livelihood, digital health, and digitalization and dissemination of classical literature. (CCTV News)

人民财讯3月17日電，湖北聯投集團有限公司黨委書記、董事長劉俊剛涉嫌嚴重違紀違法，目前正接受湖北省紀委監委紀律審查和監察調查。

People Finance News on March 17th: Hong Kong innovative pharmaceutical concept stocks experienced volatile gains, with China Pharma Holdings surging over 7%, while Luokang Bio, Jishen Bio, and XtalPi Tech followed suit.

人民財訊3月18日電，據拓維信息消息，拓維信息攜手旗下開鴻智谷正式發佈智能主機設備在鴻Claw BOT，以開源鴻蒙為技術基底，融合AI Claw智能執行能力，為園區、樓宇、公寓等場景打造國產化智能中控解決方案，推動 AI 在物聯場景從對話交互向系統級執行深度落地。

On March 16th, the Financial Regulatory Administration held a meeting encouraging major state-owned banks and small-to-medium banks to replenish capital. Plans include issuing 300 billion yuan in special treasury bonds to support state-owned major banks. Small-to-medium banks are intensively supplementing capital through convertible bonds and capital increases to enhance risk resistance capabilities and credit lending capacity. Industry insiders suggest exploring more market-oriented capital replenishment methods to strengthen banks' ability to serve the real economy.

2026年熊猫债市场开局火爆，发行量达779.35亿元，同比增长96.81%。境外金融机构积极参与，推动市场国际化和多元化，债券期限以短期居多，投资者认购热情高涨。政策支持与市场需求助力熊猫债继续增长，成为人民币国际化的重要推动力。

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據央視新聞報道，德黑蘭時間18日凌晨， 美國中央司令部發布消息稱，數小時前，美軍成功使用多枚5000磅重的深穿透彈藥，摧毀了伊朗在霍爾木茲海峽附近沿岸的加固導彈發射陣地。美軍方稱，這些陣地上的伊朗反艦巡航導彈對海峽內的國際航運構成威脅。截至目前，伊朗方面對此暫無回應。
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人民財訊3月18日電，WTI原油期貨跌超2%，現報93.37美元/桶。

The adjustment of Stock Connect programs introduced 42 new Hong Kong stocks into southbound fund allocation, with the biomedical and pharmaceutical sector accounting for 13 seats, demonstrating the industry's potential. This expansion optimizes the interconnection mechanism, providing liquidity support to unprofitable biotech enterprises and marking a new phase for China-Hong Kong capital markets, driving the biomedical and pharmaceutical sector to become a pillar industry. Overall, the innovative drug sector in Hong Kong stocks is expected to experience dual recovery in valuation and performance.

People Finance News March 16 - Sanlian Forging (001282) announced on March 16 that the company's wholly-owned subsidiary Wuhu Zhaolian plans to invest in and construct a high-temperature alloy blade production line, primarily manufacturing gas turbine blades and large ring forgings, high-end equipment engine blades and large ring forgings, as well as other large ring forgings and products. The project will leverage existing technological advantages and Wuhu's industrial foundation, capitalize on policy support at various levels, align with high-end market demands, and promote enterprise upgrading. The project's total planned investment is approximately 400 million yuan, with plans to complete the investment within 3 years (including construction period).

China Merchants Bank plans to fully redeem 275 million domestic priority shares in 2026, with regulatory approval obtained. This is the third listed bank to redeem priority shares this year, reflecting banks' efforts to optimize capital structure and reduce financial costs in a declining interest rate environment. The redemption will save dividend expenses and increase earnings per share for common shareholders, but will impact capital adequacy ratios in the short term.

人民財訊3月16日電，據海南日報，3月16日，海南省2026年一季度經濟運行調度推進會在海口召開。會議強調，要突出"新"字，聚焦深海產業這一重點，統籌推進體系平台搭建、重大項目帶動，向海洋要生產力和增長點；堅持"以場帶產"發展火箭鏈、衛星鏈、數據鏈，賦能商業航天產業高質量發展；搶抓數字經濟發展機遇，構建高效便捷安全的數據跨境流動機制，深化拓展"人工智能＋"多場景應用，推動經濟發展向新向好。

The National Financial Regulatory Administration has released the "Interim Measures for Supervision and Rating of Wealth Management Companies," aimed at improving the regulatory system for wealth management companies and promoting their differentiated development. The measures establish six major rating elements, emphasizing asset management capabilities and risk management. Through tiered supervision, it promotes standardized development, enhances overall industry standards, protects investor rights, and drives wealth management companies' transformation toward high-quality development.

自然资源部與國家林業和草原局發布通知，強調新增建設用地與盤活存量掛鉤，原則上新增用地不用於經營性房地產，優先支持重大項目和民生事業，該政策有助於穩定房地產市場，促進城市更新與高質量發展。

The Foreign Ministry stated that China and the US are maintaining communication regarding Trump's visit to China. The Ministry of Finance will continue implementing a proactive fiscal policy. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission plans major projects, and the National Development and Reform Commission has launched a 13.4 billion US dollar foreign investment project. Childcare services management has been strengthened, 15 hard technology funds have been approved, assessments of the Israel war are expected to continue for three to four weeks, and US stock indices have risen.

第四屆山東人才創新發展大會將於5月在濟南舉行，特色活動包括“泰山·攀登”論壇和多場比賽，重點支持新興領域如資訊技術和現代海洋等，以推動區域合作和人才交流。

March 17th, the A-share market saw widening declines in the afternoon, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 4049.91 points, down 0.85%. Chemical stocks performed strongly, with Sanfangxiang hitting the daily limit. The escalation of Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher, having a significant impact on the polyester industry chain. Financial stocks such as banking and insurance moved against the trend and strengthened. Analysis indicates that overseas factors remain a source of market pressure, but domestic policy support is strengthening. The Shanghai Composite Index is expected to consolidate with minor fluctuations.