On Sept. 24, Ministry of Culture and Tourism spokesman and Vice Minister Wang Jianhua said at a State Council Information Office briefing that China is already the world’s largest source market and a major destination for international tourists. He said the ministry will work with other departments to continue improving the inbound tourism service system by easing visa procedures, payments, tax refunds, guiding services, lodging and transport, and by introducing more inbound tourism products tha

As Japanese markets reopen after a holiday, the yen has fallen for a second straight week, pushing USD/JPY back toward the closely watched 160 level and reviving intervention risk. Market participants say 160 is again a test of Japan’s tolerance for depreciation after the Bank of Japan’s Sept. 18 policy meeting; the BOJ has accelerated tightening amid internal dissent while US policy appears to be moving more hawkishly. Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategist Carol Kong warns that if US yields continue to rise and markets probe Japan’s resolve, USD/JPY could soon breach 160; a rapid break would materially increase the likelihood of official action, noting recent reports Japan has run exchange‑rate checks and there is precedent for coordinated intervention.

Russia's foreign ministry said it will take appropriate response measures if the United States or other parties to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) carry out nuclear tests.