SoftBank Group to issue bonds in overseas securities markets; proceeds will fund its $10bln investment in OpenAI and be used for general corporate purposes.

At a State Council Information Office briefing on Sept. 23, Minister Li Changguan said China will continue to push inclusive, basic and safety‑net social welfare under the 15th Five‑Year Plan. During the 14th Five‑Year period the government provided routine support for 39.36 mln low‑income recipients, 4.88 mln people in extreme difficulty and 0.57 mln orphans and children without guardians. Two targeted subsidy programs reached 11.98 mln disadvantaged disabled people and 16.75 mln people with severe disabilities. The basic eldercare service system is now fully established; more than 53 mln elderly receive an allowance and eldercare institutions and facilities total about 395,000. The ministry said it will prioritize four key work areas in the 15th Five‑Year Plan.

China Merchants Nasdaq-100 ETF will be suspended from market open on Sep 24, 2026 and will resume trading at 10:30 on Sep 24, 2026.