China Cabinet Meeting says it is is to improve the social security system; it also reviewed and approved the 15th five-year plan for IP protection and utilisation

The announcement from the China Cabinet indicates a strategic focus on enhancing the social security system and reinforcing intellectual property (IP) protections, which could bolster domestic innovation and investment.

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Senior Iranian source tells Reuters that mediators have proposed a 10-day cessation of strikes to find ways to revive the Iran-US interim deal

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Iranian Army spokesman says the war continues until full deterrence is achieved, Tasnim reports

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China Cabinet Meeting says it is is to improve the social security system; it also reviewed and approved the 15th five-year plan for IP protection and utilisation

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Iran's Ghalibaf says the Americans are constantly bringing new military equipment to the region and claiming to seek to stop the war

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Hamas names Khalil Al Hayya as new leader

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Vows to meet annual economic targets.

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By vowing to meet annual economic targets, this signal may suggest a commitment to stabilizing the economy amidst global uncertainties, impacting sentiment towards Chinese equities and sectors related to IP such as technology and materials.

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