新华财经早报:11月1日

Group 1 - The State Council, led by Premier Li Qiang, is focusing on deepening reforms in key areas and expanding institutional openness, aiming to enhance the level of market openness and optimize service market access rules [1] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has released a draft for public consultation regarding performance benchmarks for publicly offered securities investment funds, aiming to guide fund investment behavior and protect investor interests [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced an additional 200 billion yuan in special bond quotas to support investment construction in certain provinces, emphasizing the need for effective use of these funds [1] Group 2 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October is reported at 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector [1] - The China Steel Industry Association reported a decline in steel prices and revenues in the first three quarters, highlighting the need for the steel industry to strengthen self-discipline in the fourth quarter [1] - The number of electric vehicle charging facilities in China reached 18.063 million by the end of September 2025, a year-on-year increase of 54.5%, supporting the charging needs of 40 million new energy vehicles [1]