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U.S. State Department: In a call with the Mexican Foreign Minister, the U.S. made it clear that incremental progress in addressing border security challenges is unacceptable. The upcoming bilateral engagement with Mexico will require concrete and verifiable results to dismantle narco-terrorist networks.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey's Earthquake Information Network, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the western waters of Oregon, USA, on the 15th, with a focal depth of 7.1 kilometers.

German Geoscience Research Center GFZ: A magnitude 6 earthquake occurred near the coast of Oregon.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index (excluding Japan) rose to a record high of 761.18 points.

Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Carney.

Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Supports RBA Chairman Bullock’s decision to sign a letter supporting Federal Reserve Chairman Powell.

Sources said that some people within the Bank of Japan believe that the timing of raising interest rates may be earlier than market expectations.

Sources said that a weaker yen may exacerbate inflationary pressures, which has attracted increasing attention from the Bank of Japan. The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its economic growth and inflation forecasts for fiscal 2026 in its quarterly review released next week.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: expressed concern about the recent trend of the yen.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that he would not rule out any options when asked about possible joint intervention by the United States and Japan.

Hong Kong stocks' AI applications fell back and adjusted. Alibaba Health (00241.HK) fell more than 5%, Zhipu (02513.HK) fell more than 4%, and Meitu (01357.HK), Kuaishou (01024.HK) followed suit.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: I have expressed my readiness to take decisive action without ruling out any options.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Intervention has been included as an option in the US-Japan agreement.

The power equipment sector of Hong Kong stocks strengthened at the beginning of the session, with Dongfang Electric (01072.HK) rising by more than 8%, Harbin Electric (01133.HK) rising by more than 5%, Shanghai Electric (02727.HK), Xinyi Solar (00968.HK), etc. following suit.

US President Trump: We have officially entered the next phase of Gaza's "20-point peace plan."

US President Trump: With the support of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, we will reach a comprehensive demilitarization agreement with Hamas, including handing over all weapons and dismantling every tunnel. Hamas must immediately fulfill its commitments, including returning the last body to Israel, and move forward with full demilitarization without delay.

U.S. President Trump: It was a great honor to meet with Machado from Venezuela today. Machado presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of my work.

A federal judge in California has reportedly ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice's request for states to provide voter data is "unprecedented and unlawful."

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lian: The current interest rate level sets the benchmark for the next few years. If the baseline scenario holds true, there will be no discussion of interest rate changes in the short term.

In Japan, foreign investors purchased Japanese bonds of 1,007.8 billion yen in the week to January 9, compared with the previous value of 273.5 billion yen.