[China Shanghai Association: Since the beginning of the year, the total net purchase of A-shares by medium and long-term funds has exceeded 600 billion yuan] On November 2, the China Shanghai Association’s 2026 third quarter operating performance report of domestic stock market listed companies released on November 2 showed that as of October 31, a total of 1,089 listed companies in the market had announced cash dividend plans for the first quarter, half year, and third quarter of 2026, 56 more than the same period last year. The total cash dividends distributed across the market were 801 billion yuan, of which 100 companies paid dividends exceeding 1 billion yuan, and 40 companies paid dividends multiple times during the year. Excluding the suspension of implementation, more than a thousand listed companies have released buyback plans for 2026, with a cumulative buyback amount of 112.9 billion yuan. 333 listed companies in the market announced plans to increase their holdings in 2026, of which the number of central state-owned enterprises accounted for nearly 30%. Since the beginning of the year, medium- and long-term funds such as social security, annuities, and insurance have collectively purchased more than 600 billion yuan in A-shares. Policies continue to guide the entry of long-term funds and patient capital. Comprehensive reform of investment and financing is advancing in an orderly manner. The capital market has new momentum, improved structure, and improved ecology.