Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-18 23:47Group 1 - The Chinese Consulate in Sapporo has advised Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan following an incident where a Hong Kong resident was assaulted in Sapporo [8] - As of the end of 2025, H&H International Investment, managed by Duan Yongping, has a total portfolio value of approximately $17.489 billion, equivalent to over 120 billion RMB [13] - International crude oil futures saw a significant increase, with WTI crude oil rising by 4.59% to $65.19 per barrel, and Brent crude oil increasing by 4.35% to $70.35 per barrel [4][20] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market indices closed higher, with the Nasdaq up 0.78%, S&P 500 up 0.56%, and Dow Jones up 0.26%, driven by gains in major tech stocks [3] - The market for gold and silver also saw increases, with spot gold rising by 2.08% to $4,979.56 per ounce and spot silver increasing by 5.04% to $77.2335 per ounce [4] - The State Council's Safety Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management have emphasized the need for strict safety regulations regarding fireworks to prevent accidents [6] Group 3 - Several domestic gold jewelry brands have reduced their prices below 1,500 RMB per gram, with Chow Tai Fook and Lao Miao Gold both pricing at 1,499 RMB per gram [7] - On February 17, the total cross-regional movement of people in China reached 22.4182 million, a 15.5% increase from the previous day and a 9.4% increase compared to the same day last year [7]