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On March 14th, over 20 index funds have been approved since March 12th, including the Sci Tech Innovation Composite Index ETF Connect, the CSI 300 Free Cash Flow ETF, and the CSI A500 Index Enhanced Strategy ETF. In addition, a large number of new products have been reported recently, including equity index funds and bond index funds. In the eyes of industry insiders, the subsequent issuance of these funds will inject incremental funds into the market and provide investors with rich asset allocation tools. (Shanghai Securities News)

On March 14th, according to incomplete statistics, while humanoid robots are booming, more than 20 automotive parts companies on the A-share market have announced their entry into the robotics track through strategic cooperation, project investment, technology authorization, and other means, with a cumulative investment of over 10 billion yuan. From precision reducers to biomimetic joints, from flexible tactile sensors to whole-body motion control systems, the deep coupling of “automotive genes” and intelligent robots may reshape the global robotics industry landscape. (Shanghai Stock News)

On March 14th, the Hong Kong stock market has been continuously active recently, with the big technology sector performing well driven by the wave of artificial intelligence (AI). According to data, as of March 13th, the Hang Seng Technology Index has risen by over 28% since the beginning of 2025. On March 10th, Southbound funds net bought HKD 29.626 billion, setting a new high since the opening of the Shanghai Hong Kong Stock Connect. Recently, public and private equity institutions have continued to layout in the Hong Kong stock market, exploring targets from two main lines: technology and value. Several institutional insiders have stated that with the continuous buying of southbound funds, domestic capital may have a greater impact on the pricing of Hong Kong stocks. The strengthening of China’s economic fundamentals is expected to help the Hong Kong stock market spread from the technology sector, with a focus on consumer, real estate, media, healthcare and other sectors. (China Securities Journal)

On March 14th, an article in the Economic Daily stated that the real economy is the foundation of a country’s economy and the source of wealth. No matter when the economy develops, the real economy is the foundation for China’s economic development and winning the initiative in international economic competition. Currently, the world is at the intersection of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, with technological breakthroughs emerging constantly from artificial intelligence to quantum computing, from new energy to biomedicine. But no matter how technology iterates, the real economy remains the foundation of industrial innovation. To safeguard the foundation of the real economy, we must not only prevent the loss of new opportunities for development by sticking to tradition, but also avoid excessive pursuit of emerging industries and neglect of traditional industries. We should adhere to the equal emphasis on upgrading traditional industries and cultivating emerging industries. Traditional industries can provide basic support and application scenarios for emerging industries, while emerging industries can inject innovation vitality and transformation momentum into traditional industries. Only when the two go hand in hand and promote each other, can the real economy achieve healthy development.

On March 14th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan announced on the 13th local time that negotiations with Armenia on the draft text of an agreement to establish peace and state relations have ended. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the same day stating that the relevant negotiation process has ended, but Armenia’s constitutional amendment to eliminate its territorial claims against Azerbaijan is a prerequisite for signing the agreement. The statement said that the Afghan side is willing to continue bilateral dialogue on issues related to the normalization process of relations between the two countries. According to the Armenian news agency, Armenian Prime Minister Pashnyan told reporters on the same day that the draft text of the peace agreement with Azerbaijan has been finalized, and the Asian side is ready to start discussions with Azerbaijan on the signing time and location. (CCTV News)

On March 14th, it was reported that “currently, except for financial asset investment companies (AICs) under the five major banks, the vast majority of banks have not yet established such investment platforms. With the gradual introduction of encouraging regulatory policies, the number of such platforms is expected to increase. We are currently studying whether to establish AIC A senior shareholder told reporters. Recently, relevant policies have been introduced to further expand the pilot of AIC equity investment, expanding the scope of AIC equity investment to the provinces where the pilot cities are located, supporting eligible commercial banks to initiate the establishment of AIC, and supporting insurance funds to participate in related investments. Industry insiders have stated that in recent years, the banking industry has been referring to the concept of “investment loan linkage”, but due to factors such as compliance and business models, the implementation level is still relatively low, and there is a lack of representative project implementation. In the future, with the expansion of equity investment platforms and the improvement of the ecosystem, investment loan linkage is expected to further shift from planning and imagination to specific construction drawings. Experts believe that in the future, banking based equity investment platforms need to further address the balance between “risk return liquidity”, enrich long-term funding sources, and strengthen patient capital for “early investment, small investment, long investment, and hard technology investment”. (China Securities Journal)

On March 14th, local time, it was learned that Columbia University in the United States has expelled or suspended some students who occupied campus buildings during last spring’s pro Palestinian protests, and temporarily revoked the graduation certificates of some graduates. The school stated that its judicial committee has imposed sanctions on dozens of students who occupied the campus building based on the severity of the assessed behavior. At present, the school has not provided detailed information on students who have been expelled, suspended, or had their degrees revoked. (CCTV News)

On March 14th, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video speech on the evening of March 13th local time that from the current statement of Russian President Putin, it can be seen that Russia has set multiple prerequisites for the ceasefire proposal, and Ukraine believes that this is Russia’s manipulation. Zelensky said that Ukraine has accepted the US ceasefire proposal, and the US can organize control and verification. The US and Europe have the ability to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire proposal. During the ceasefire period, the Ukrainian side is willing to seek answers to achieve long-term security and peace and develop a plan to end the conflict. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will not set conditions to complicate the ceasefire process, but Russia is delaying and not constructive. (CCTV News)

On March 14th, the Central Election Commission of Bulgaria announced the redistribution of seats in the National Assembly, with the Great Party, which had not previously entered the National Assembly, winning 10 seats. Earlier that day, the Bulgarian Constitutional Court announced that the election of 16 members of the National Assembly was illegal, as ruled by the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court has requested the Central Election Commission to reconfirm the results of the National Assembly elections held in October last year, including seat allocation and the list of elected members, based on the ruling.

On March 14th, according to US media reports, US President Trump once again threatened to acquire Greenland and stated that more US troops would be deployed to the island during a meeting with visiting NATO Secretary General Rutte at the White House on the 13th. The report said that when asked by reporters about his plan to annex Greenland, Trump said, “I think this will happen. He also said that the United States has troops stationed in Greenland, and ‘perhaps you will see more and more (American) soldiers going there’. Trump also stated that Rutte can play an important role on this issue, but Rutte responded that any related discussions are not within his jurisdiction and “I don’t want to drag NATO into it.