Group 1 - The largest gold ETF, iShares Silver Trust, reported a holding of 964.22 tons of gold as of August 12, unchanged from the previous trading day [1] - On August 11, the spot gold price closed at $3348.12 per ounce, with a daily increase of 0.18%, reaching a high of $3358.85 and a low of $3330.75 during the day [1] Group 2 - The extension of the tariff "truce" between China and the U.S. is beneficial for bilateral trade and helps avoid a "hard decoupling" of global supply chains, allowing market participants to return to a more predictable environment [3] - China's exports to the U.S. have declined for four consecutive months, but the positive effects of U.S.-China trade talks are becoming evident, with a noticeable narrowing of the year-on-year decline in bilateral trade in June [3] - Recent exhibitions in China have seen high activity from U.S. companies, particularly in the technology sector, indicating ongoing interest despite trade tensions [3]

Group 1 - The current geopolitical tensions are exacerbated by the policies of the Trump administration, indicating that the U.S. is no longer the sole dominant power globally [1] - The rise of trade protectionism and geopolitical conflicts has led to discussions on achieving stable development and the potential establishment of a new international order at the 2025 Summer Davos Forum [1] - The world is entering a period of unavoidable turmoil, with increasing geopolitical tensions, and the U.S. is facing challenges from rising powers like China and the EU [1] Group 2 - The U.S. has withdrawn from multiple international organizations and global agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization, which may weaken global multilateral cooperation [1] - Despite the U.S. absence, there is optimism for international cooperation as long as other countries strengthen collaboration based on mutual trust [1] - Countries are encouraged to maximize international cooperation in areas that align with their interests to avoid a crisis similar to that of the 1930s [1]

Group 1 - The fourth Southeast Exhibition City Cooperation and Development Conference will be held from May 28 to 30 in Fuzhou, focusing on the theme "Tide Rising in the Southeast, Gathering in Fuzhou" [1] - The conference features an innovative "1+1+9" activity system, including one opening ceremony and main forum, one cultural promotion event, and nine specialized sub-forums covering hot topics in the exhibition industry [1] - The event aims to gather over 300 industry elites, including representatives from international organizations and leading enterprises, to explore new paths for high-quality development of the exhibition economy [1][2] Group 2 - The conference will host various forums, such as the "Eighth Academic Salon on Exhibition and Cultural Activities," focusing on scene economy and event upgrades, and the "Forum on High-Quality International Development of China's Exhibition Industry," emphasizing digitalization and green transformation [2] - The "Exhibition Industry AI Application Workshop" will address the practical application of AI technology in the exhibition sector, while the "Cross-Strait Exhibition Standardization Forum" will discuss standardization and intellectual property conversion between Fujian and Taiwan [2] - Fuzhou aims to leverage its exhibition industry to connect the Southeast coastal economic belt, promoting a new development pattern of "exhibitions driving production and cities" [2]