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　　National Bureau of Statistics: Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of manufacturing industry was 49.0% in December, down 0.4 percentage points from last month.

　　On December 31st, the National Bureau of Statistics announced that in December, the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) of manufacturing industry was 49.0%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, and the prosperity level of manufacturing industry declined. In December, the business activity index of non-manufacturing industry was 50.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, which was higher than the critical point, indicating that the expansion of non-manufacturing industry has accelerated. In December, the comprehensive PMI output index was 50.3%, which was 0.1 percentage point lower than the previous month and higher than the critical point, indicating that the production and operation activities of Chinese enterprises generally maintained expansion.

　　National Bureau of Statistics: In 2022, there were 320 million women employed nationwide, accounting for 43.2% of all employed people.

　　On December 31st, the National Bureau of Statistics released the statistical monitoring report of the 2022 China Women’s Development Program (2021-2030). The report shows that the proportion of women employed in the whole society is stable at over 40%. In-depth implementation of the employment priority strategy, multi-measures to stabilize and expand employment, resolutely prevent and correct employment discrimination, and effectively protect women’s employment rights and interests. In 2022, there were 320 million women employed nationwide, accounting for 43.2% of all employed people. There are 67.664 million women employed in urban non-private units, accounting for 40.5%. Labor protection and health protection for female workers have been strengthened. In-depth implementation of the Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests and the Special Provisions on the Labor Protection of Female Employees, and extensive publicity and education on labor safety and health, the legitimate rights and interests of female employees have been strongly safeguarded, and special rights and interests have been strongly guaranteed. In 2022, the proportion of enterprises that implemented the Special Provisions on Labor Protection for Female Employees was 72.9%; The level of occupational health literacy of female employees is 53.3%, which is 1.1 percentage points higher than that of men.

　　Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Forward-looking layout of future industries, opening up new tracks for future industries such as artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and quantum.

　　The party group of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology wrote in Qiushi magazine that the optimization and upgrading of industrial structure is the inherent requirement of new industrialization. Adhere to both the old and the new, and promote the manufacturing industry to accelerate to the middle and high end of the value chain. Transform and upgrade traditional industries, improve policies and measures to promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries, widely apply digital intelligence technology and green technology, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, strengthen the construction of quality brands, and let traditional industries "sprout new buds". Consolidate and upgrade advantageous industries, strengthen the innovation iteration of new technologies and new products, improve the industrial ecology, enhance the advantages of the whole industrial chain in the fields of high-speed rail, power equipment and communication equipment, and create more "Made in China" business cards. Cultivate and expand emerging industries, make good use of the domestic big market and rich application scenarios, systematically promote technological innovation, large-scale development and industrial ecological construction, and promote the healthy and orderly development of new-generation emerging industries such as information technology, intelligent networked vehicles, aerospace, bio-manufacturing and safety emergency equipment, and accelerate the development and scale application of Beidou industry. Forward-looking layout of future industries, strengthening policy guidance, opening up new tracks for future industries such as artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and quantum, and building new advantages for future development. Promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, accelerate the development of producer services such as industrial design, and cultivate new formats and new models such as service-oriented manufacturing. Give play to the role of industrial parks such as high-tech zones, implement special actions for the development of advanced manufacturing clusters, promote the orderly transfer of manufacturing industries in China, and promote the formation of a regional economic layout with complementary advantages and high-quality development.

　　Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Focus on advantageous industrial chains such as rare earth, photovoltaic, new energy vehicles and 5G, and forge a number of "killer" technologies.

　　The party group of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology wrote in Qiushi magazine that efforts should be made to improve the resilience and safety level of the industrial chain supply chain. An independent, controllable, safe and reliable industrial system is the prerequisite and strategic support for new industrialization. We will make overall plans to make up for shortcomings, forge long boards and strengthen foundations, implement high-quality development actions of key manufacturing industrial chains, continuously enhance the toughness and competitiveness of industrial chains, and firmly grasp the development dominance in our own hands. Efforts should be made to make up the shortcomings, implement "one chain and one policy" in the field of relationship security development, strengthen the upstream and downstream collaborative research of the industrial chain, and turn points into beads and beads into chains to ensure the stable and smooth supply chain of the industrial chain. Efforts will be made to forge long boards, focusing on advantageous industrial chains such as rare earth, photovoltaic, new energy vehicles and 5G, forging a number of "killer" technologies and improving industrial quality. Focus on strengthening the foundation, carry out in-depth industrial base reconstruction projects and major technical equipment research projects, accelerate the upgrading of industrial base capabilities, and break through a number of strategic landmark equipment. Make good use of the first batch of inferior policies, and accelerate the promotion and application of innovative products and iterative upgrading.

　　National Development and Reform Commission: Deepen the reform of state-owned and state-owned enterprises and promote the development and growth of private economy.

　　The party group of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Communist Party of China wrote in Qiushi magazine that comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, strengthening innovation drive, and continuously stimulating the vitality of economic development. Resolutely implement the "two unwavering", deepen the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, promote the development and growth of the private economy, drop the requirement of equal treatment for state-owned enterprises and private enterprises from the system and law, implement the national treatment of foreign-funded enterprises with high standards, and let state-owned enterprises dare to do it, private enterprises dare to venture, and foreign companies dare to invest. Accelerate the construction of a unified national market, strive to get rid of various forms of local protection and market segmentation, effectively reduce the logistics cost of the whole society, implement actions to improve and upgrade the business environment, and do a good job in rectifying outstanding problems in the field of attracting investment. We will build a new open economic system at a higher level, implement eight actions to jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, make overall plans to promote major landmark projects and "small but beautiful" livelihood projects, and improve the development level of China-Europe trains. Consolidate the basic disk of foreign trade and foreign investment, promote the high-quality development of the Pilot Free Trade Zone, accelerate the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port, implement measures to completely cancel the restrictions on foreign investment access in the manufacturing sector, and continue to promote the expansion and opening up of the service sector. Accelerate the transformation of old and new kinetic energy, vigorously promote new industrialization, develop digital economy, thoroughly implement the national strategic emerging industrial cluster development project, cultivate and expand future industries, promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and lead the construction of modern industrial system with scientific and technological innovation.

　　National Development and Reform Commission: Strengthening Economic Monitoring, Forecasting and Early Warning and Policy Pre-research Reserve

　　The party group of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Communist Party of China wrote in Qiushi magazine that economic analysis and policy research should be strengthened to consolidate and enhance the sustained economic recovery. Strengthen economic monitoring, forecasting, early warning and pre-research and reserve of policies, promote innovation and coordination of policy tools, intensify macro-control, and strengthen countercyclical and cross-cyclical adjustment of macro-policies. Strengthen the consistency of macro-policy orientation, strengthen the coordination of fiscal, monetary, employment, industrial, investment, consumption, price, regional, scientific and technological, environmental protection and other policies, and include non-economic policies in the consistency assessment of macro-policy orientation to ensure the same direction and form a joint force. Strengthen the evaluation and supervision of major strategic planning, major policies, major reforms and major projects, and give full play to their due effectiveness. Do a good job in interpreting the economic situation and policies, respond to market concerns and social hotspots in a timely manner, and tell the story of China’s economic development.

　　National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC): Give more prominence to the citizenization of agricultural transfer population, and promote the full integration of agricultural transfer population into cities.

　　The party group of the National Development and Reform Commission of the Communist Party of China wrote in Qiushi magazine that it should give play to the guiding role of medium-and long-term planning and annual planning and effectively promote the effective implementation of major national strategic deployment. Combined with the mid-term evaluation, we will promote the implementation of the 14 th Five-Year Plan and study and put forward the basic ideas for economic and social development during the 15 th Five-Year Plan. Prepare and implement annual plans, and actively promote major strategic annual key tasks such as coordinated regional development, new urbanization, and rural revitalization. We will give a more prominent position to the citizenization of agricultural transfer population, make overall plans to promote the reform of household registration system and the equalization of basic public services in cities and towns, and promote the full integration of agricultural transfer population into cities. We will organically combine the promotion of new urbanization with the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, promote the two-way flow of various elements, and form a new pattern of urban-rural integration and development. Promote the coordinated development of new industrialization and urbanization, and build a coordinated development pattern of large, medium and small cities based on urban agglomerations and metropolitan areas. We will promote the renovation of old urban communities, accelerate the renovation of villages in cities, affordable housing, and the construction of "flat and emergency" public infrastructure to create a livable, resilient and smart city.

　　Shenzhen: In 2024, we should vigorously cultivate and develop economic forms such as digital economy, platform economy, green economy, marine economy and enclave economy.

　　On December 30th, the 8th plenary session of the 7th Committee of Shenzhen, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Economic Work Conference of the Municipal Party Committee were held. The meeting proposed that in accordance with the requirements of intelligence, greening, integration and integrity, advancement, safety and international competitiveness, we should firmly grasp the key task of new industrialization, accelerate the construction of a leading and important advanced manufacturing center in the world, build a high-level specialized cluster industrial park, build a strong competitive industrial chain and industrial cluster, build a strong leading enterprise and a huge group of enterprises and individual industrial and commercial households, and develop new quality productivity.

　　Chen Maobo: Hong Kong will hold more grand events in 2024.

　　Chen Maobo, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, wrote an article summarizing Hong Kong’s economic situation in the past year. Chen Maobo said that looking back on 2023, Hong Kong embarked on the road of comprehensive normalization, gradually resumed normal exchanges with the mainland and the international community, the economy resumed growth, the unemployment rate fell to a low level, and inflation was moderate. Chen Maobo said that there will be more grand events in Hong Kong next year, highlighting the cultural characteristics of Hong Kong’s East and West cultures, diversity and tolerance, and the advantages of convenient communication at home and abroad. The SAR Government hopes that by holding more activities with different themes and contents, and injecting more new elements and experiences into them, friends at home and abroad will have more opportunities and be more willing to come again, and Hong Kong will become an ideal destination for business trips, cultural experiences, leisure travel and even family music.

　　Financial news > > >

　　In 2023, the stock ETF market received more than 640 billion incremental funds.

　　The data shows that the new ETF products are listed on the market, and the stock ETF market has obtained more than 640 billion incremental funds in 2023. Among them, the stock ETF established before 2023 received a net inflow of more than 568 billion yuan. From the perspective of products, broad-based ETFs have become the main force of "attracting gold" throughout the year, with the net inflows of Shanghai and Shenzhen 300ETF, Kechuang 50 ETFs, SSE 50 ETFs and GEM ETFs leading. Under the feast of ETF, the ETF scale of a number of head fund companies has grown rapidly. The scale of stock ETFs of Huaxia, Yifangda, Huatai Bairui, Cathay Pacific and Nanfang exceeded 100 billion, and the scale of stock ETFs of Harvest, Fuguo, Yifangda, Huatai Bairui and Boss increased significantly during the year. (China Fund News)

　　The onshore RMB against the US dollar rose by 146 points compared with the closing of the previous trading day and night.

　　On December 30th, the onshore RMB against the US dollar closed at 7.0978 at 03:00 Beijing time, up 146 points from the closing of the previous trading day and night. The turnover was $26.452 billion.

　　The settlement price of COMEX gold futures has risen by more than 13% throughout the year.

　　Comex February gold futures settlement price closed down 0.56% to $2,071.80 per ounce, and the main company increased by 13.45% in 2023. Comex March silver futures settlement price closed down 1.17% to $24.086 per ounce, and the main company increased by 0.19% for the whole year.

　　Nickel fell by nearly 45% and cobalt by about 44% for the whole year.

　　LME copper futures closed down $66 to $8,559/ton, with a cumulative increase of over 2.23% in 2023. LME aluminum closed up $6 to $2,384/ton, with a cumulative increase of over 0.25% for the whole year. LME zinc futures closed up $17 to $2,658/ton, with a cumulative decline of over 10.56% for the whole year. LME lead closed down $18 to $2,068/ton, with a cumulative decline of over 9.81% for the whole year. LME nickel futures closed down $131 to $16,603/ton, with a cumulative decline of over 44.74% for the whole year. LME tin closed down $265 to $25,415/ton, with a cumulative increase of over 2.44% for the whole year. In LME period, cobalt was flat at $29,135/ton, with a cumulative decline of over 43.92% for the whole year.

　　The settlement price of international crude oil futures has fallen by more than 10% for the whole year, and US natural gas futures have recorded the biggest annual decline since 2006.

　　The settlement price of international crude oil futures fell slightly, falling by more than 10% for the whole year. WTI February crude oil futures closed down 0.12 USD, or 0.17%, to 71.65 USD/barrel. The main company of WTI fell 2.6% this week, 5.67% in December and about 10.7% in 2023. Brent crude oil futures in March closed down 0.17 USD, or 0.22%, to 77.04 USD/barrel. The main company fell 2.57% this week, 6.99% in December and about 10.3% in 2023. Nymex February natural gas futures settlement price closed down 1.68% to 2.5140 US dollars/million british thermal unit; The main company fell nearly 44% for the whole year, the biggest annual decline since 2006.

　　Industry news > > >

　　In 2023, many economic indicators of China automobile industry will hit a new high.

　　China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said that in 2023, China’s automobile industry will become the main driving force for industrial economic growth. Among them, the production and sales of automobiles are expected to reach about 30 million in 2023, the production and sales of new energy vehicles will exceed 9 million, and the export of automobiles is expected to be close to 5 million. The market share of China brand passenger cars is stable at over 50%. It is reported that this year, a series of policies to promote automobile consumption have been introduced, and the automobile industry has become the main driving force for industrial economic growth. According to the National Passenger Car Market Information Association, in November 2023, the world automobile sales reached 7.83 million units, up 13% year-on-year, still slightly lower than the peak in November 2017 by 7%, which was the second highest level in the past years. Among them, the sales volume of China car companies accounted for 38% of the world, and the cumulative share from January to November this year reached 33%.

　　Cui Dongshu: In November, China accounted for 38% of the world’s cars.

　　Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the Association, issued a document saying that from January to November 2023, the world automobile sales reached 80.52 million units, up 11% year-on-year, but the gap from the high level in recent years was still 6%, and the gap level was narrowed. Due to the strong automobile market in China, the world automobile sales gradually approached the peak in November, and the operation of the world automobile industry improved obviously, which led to the improvement of the sales of international automobile enterprises. In November 2023, the world automobile sales reached 7.83 million units, up 13% year-on-year, still slightly lower than the peak in November 2017 by 7%, which was the second highest level in the past years. In November 2023, the world share of China car companies was 38%, and the cumulative share from January to November this year reached 33%.

　　China automobile dealers association: In December, the inventory early warning index of automobile dealers in China was 53.7%, down 6.7 percentage points from the previous month.

　　On December 31st, china automobile dealers association released the latest issue of VIA(Vehicle Inventory Alert Index), which showed that in December 2023, the inventory early warning index of automobile dealers in China was 53.7%, down by 4.5 percentage points year-on-year and 6.7 percentage points month-on-month. The inventory early warning index was above threshold, and the automobile circulation industry was still in a recession zone, but the prosperity rebounded significantly.

　　In 2023, the cargo volume of the Three Gorges Project exceeded 172 million tons, up by 7.95% year-on-year.

　　On December 31, according to the official news of the Three Gorges Group, in 2023, the annual freight volume of the Three Gorges Hub exceeded 172 million tons, up 7.95% year-on-year, of which the annual freight volume of the Three Gorges Shiplock exceeded 168.65 million tons, up 8.02% year-on-year. The annual cargo throughput of the Three Gorges Shiplock, the Three Gorges Shiplift, the Three Gorges Hub and Xiangjiaba Shiplift all reached record highs.

　　China Federation of Things: China is still the largest logistics market in the world.

　　According to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, China’s logistics industry will see a recovery growth in 2023, and the total social logistics volume is expected to reach 350 trillion yuan. China is still the largest logistics market in the world. The contribution rate of demand in key areas such as manufacturing upgrading, new consumption formats and "new three kinds" of new energy has increased steadily, while sub-sectors such as e-commerce logistics and instant delivery have maintained rapid growth.

　　In 2023, the sales of the top 100 real estate enterprises were 6,279.1 billion yuan, down 17.3% year-on-year, and the number of 100 billion real estate enterprises decreased by 4 compared with last year.

　　According to the statistics of Central Reference Institute, in 2023, the total sales amount of TOP100 real estate enterprises was 6,279.10 billion yuan, down 17.3% year-on-year. Among them, there are 16 housing enterprises with sales exceeding 100 billion yuan, a decrease of 4 compared with the same period of last year, and 116 housing enterprises with 10 billion yuan, a decrease of 14 compared with the same period of last year. Judging from the completion rate of sales targets, in 2023, the average completion rate of nine real estate enterprises was 98.5%, among which China Resources, Yuexiu Property, Jianye Group and () completed the annual targets. (Cailian)

　　China tourism academy: It is estimated that the number of domestic tourists in China will exceed 6 billion in 2024.

　　According to the calculation of china tourism academy (Data Center of Ministry of Culture and Tourism), the comprehensive index of national tourism economic operation in 2023 is always in the boom zone, with an average of 109.95, which is close to the same period in 2019. The agency predicts that in 2024, the number of domestic tourists and domestic tourism income in China will exceed 6 billion and 6 trillion yuan respectively, and the number of inbound and outbound tourists and international tourism income will exceed 264 million and 107 billion US dollars respectively.

　　New Year’s Day box office set a new record.

　　According to the data of Cat’s Eye Professional Edition, the total box office of New Year’s Day in 2024 (December 30, 2023-January 1, 2024) exceeded 1.311 billion, surpassing the box office achievement of New Year’s Day in 2021 by 1.303 billion, setting a new box office record in China film history.

　　National Immigration Bureau: More than 110,000 people from six countries entered China visa-free, and sightseeing and leisure accounted for 70%.

　　According to the statistics of the National Immigration Bureau, since China implemented the unilateral visa-free policy on December 1st for people holding ordinary passports in six countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia, as of December 31st, 2023, the total number of people coming to China from these six countries was 214,000, up 28.5% from November, among which the total number of people holding ordinary passports was 118,000. It accounts for 55.1% of the total number of people entering the six countries in the same period. From the perspective of entry reasons, 91,000 people came to China for sightseeing, leisure and business activities with ordinary passports, accounting for 77.3%.

　　From January 1, 2024, China’s embassy and consulate in the United States will reduce or exempt tourist visa application materials.

　　In order to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese and American personnel, China’s embassy and consulate in the United States will reduce the L-shaped visa application materials from January 1, 2024: those who travel to China in the United States can apply for a visa to China without providing round-trip air tickets, hotel orders, travel itinerary or invitations. Due to different cases, please refer to the requirements of China’s embassy or consulate in the United States.

　　The annual passenger traffic of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reached a new high, with Hong Kong and Macao single-brand cars accounting for more than half.

　　On January 1st, Gongbei Customs announced the first anniversary of the implementation of the policy of "Australian cars going north", and the number of passenger cars entering and leaving Hong Kong and Macao through the port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge increased significantly. According to statistics, in 2023, the number of passenger cars entering and leaving the bridge port exceeded 2.68 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.35 times and an increase of 2.45 times compared with 2019. Among them, there were nearly 1.4 million single-brand cars in Hong Kong and Macao, accounting for more than 50%.

　　Company news > > >

　　The central bank agreed to change Alipay (China) to have no actual controller.

　　China People’s Bank of China’s official website’s information announcement on the license for major changes of non-bank payment institutions (as of December 2023) shows that the central bank issued the document Yinxu Grant Decision [2023] No.189, agreeing to change Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd. into a non-actual controller.

　　Zhihu received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange, and the trading price of American depositary shares was lower than the compliance standard.

　　On December 29th, Zhihu announced that the company had received a letter from new york Stock Exchange informing the company that the trading price of American Depositary Shares (ADS) was below the compliance standard. The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the company’s American Depositary Receipts. The company will monitor the market situation and is still considering the solution to this problem.

　　AITO delivered 24,468 new cars in December, an increase of 29.96% from the previous month.

　　AITO Automobile announced on January 1st that in December 2023, AITO Jiejie series delivered 24,468 new cars, up by 29.96% from the previous month. In 2023, it delivered 94,380 cars in total, and the new M7 in Jiejie delivered 20,611 cars in December, with the cumulative number exceeding 30,000 in seven days after its listing.

　　LI: 50,353 vehicles were delivered in December 2023, and over 370,000 vehicles were delivered throughout the year.

　　On January 1st, LI announced the delivery data for December 2023. In December, 2023, LI delivered 50,353 new cars, up 137.1% year-on-year, and successfully achieved the goal of delivering 50,000 new cars every month. In the fourth quarter of 2023, a total of 131,805 vehicles were delivered, a year-on-year increase of 184.6%. In 2023, a total of 376,030 vehicles were delivered, a year-on-year increase of 182.2%. By December 31st, 2023, the cumulative delivery volume in LI exceeded 600,000 vehicles.

　　Guangzhou Automobile Aian: In 2023, the cumulative sales volume exceeded 480,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 77%.

　　On December 31, GAC Ai ‘an announced that the cumulative sales volume in 2023 exceeded 480,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 77%. At the same time, GAC Ai ‘an also reached a cumulative production and sales of one million on December 28th.

　　The Year of the Loong Moutai Zodiac Wine will be listed on January 6, and the market guidance price is still 2499 yuan/bottle.

　　The Year of the Loong Maotai Zodiac Wine will be officially sold on I Maotai on the evening of January 6th, and the market guidance price of 500ml the Year of the Loong Maotai Zodiac Wine is still 2499 yuan/bottle. (Cailian)

　　Mo Bin, President of Country Garden Group, delivered a New Year speech: The delivery challenge will enter the deep water area in 2024.

　　On December 31st, Mo Bin, Party Secretary and President of Country Garden Holding Group, delivered a New Year speech. Mo Bin said in his New Year speech that ensuring delivery is the bottom line that Country Garden firmly holds. As of December 31st, Country Garden has delivered over 600,000 houses this year. "The delivery challenge in 2024 will enter the deep water area. In the face of a large number of delivery tasks, we will never relax our requirements for quality, open the construction site to be visited and examined by the owners, and make every effort to deliver it perfectly."

　　Petrobras: It plans to set up a subsidiary in China next year.

　　Prates said that Petrobras plans to set up a subsidiary to anchor all parts of Asia, "not for trade in Singapore, but for cooperation in construction, engineering, fertilizer and refineries".

　　Overseas news > > >

　　A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Nengden Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which triggered a 5-meter tsunami.

　　According to Xinhua News Agency, citing the news of Japan Meteorological Agency on January 1st, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred on Nengdeng Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which triggered a 5-meter tsunami.

　　From 2024, USB-C will become the general standard of electronic equipment in the European Union.

　　The requirement of "universal charging" will apply to all handheld mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, portable speakers, handheld electronic game machines, e-readers, earplugs, keyboards, mice and portable navigation systems. By 2026, these requirements will also apply to notebook computers.

　　South Korea’s exports in 2023 decreased by 7.4% year-on-year, with a trade deficit of $10 billion.

　　The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Resources of Korea said on January 1 that in 2023, South Korea’s exports decreased by 7.4% year-on-year to US$ 632.7 billion, and its imports decreased by 12.1% year-on-year to US$ 642.7 billion. As a result, the trade balance showed a deficit of $10 billion.

　　Singapore’s economic growth in 2023 was 1.2%.

　　On December 31st, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore delivered his New Year message, saying that Singapore’s economy will grow by 1.2% in 2023, and whether the GDP in 2024 can grow by 1% to 3% as predicted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry depends to a great extent on whether the external situation is stable. From January 1, 2024, Singapore’s consumption tax will be raised from 8% to 9%. In this regard, Lee Hsien Loong said that this extra tax will help the government cope with the increasing medical expenses due to the aging population. In the new year, the government will continue to provide centering and assistance to local families to alleviate the impact of the increase in consumption tax.

　　The five countries’ participation in the BRICS cooperation mechanism came into effect today, and the new BRICS partners are looking forward to economic development.

　　According to CCTV news, on January 1, 2024, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia became full members of the BRICS countries. Experts and scholars from the new BRICS countries said that joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism will help countries tap their own potential, promote their own economic development through cooperation, and look forward to injecting new vitality into the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

　　Argentina officially refused to join the BRICS countries.

　　On December 29th, local time, Argentine President Millai said that Argentina officially decided to refuse to join the BRICS countries. Mile wrote to the BRICS countries that it was "inappropriate" for Argentina to join the organization as a full member.

　　Indian court ordered the release of two executives of vivo India subsidiary.

　　According to a report on the website of Lianhe Zaobao on December 31, an Indian court ordered the release of two senior employees of the Indian subsidiary of China mobile phone manufacturer vivo on December 30. Reuters reported that the Central Law Enforcement Bureau, India’s anti-financial crime agency, arrested two executives of vivo’s Indian subsidiary on suspicion of money laundering this month. The arrested two executives of vivo Company were taken to a court in Delhi on the 23rd, and then sent to the Central Law Enforcement Bureau for detention. According to the Press Trust of India, the two arrested executives were acting CEO and CFO of vivo India subsidiary, and law enforcement officers also arrested a consultant of the company. (Reference message)

　　Palestine’s GDP in the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased by 33% year-on-year.

　　The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Monetary Authority said in a joint statement that in the fourth quarter of 2023, Palestine’s GDP decreased by 33% year-on-year, the unemployment rate in the Gaza rose to 74%, and the unemployment rate in the West Bank rose to 29%.

　　Maersk Shipping Company suspended all its vessels from passing through the Red Sea for 48 hours.

　　On December 31, local time, according to the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, the Danish shipping giant Maersk Group said that one of its container ships was attacked in the southern part of the Red Sea on the 30 th, and the company would suspend all ships from passing through the Red Sea for 48 hours.

　　Maersk confirmed that the vessel "MAERSK HANGZHOU" was attacked, and now the vessel continues to sail northward.

　　According to Maersk, the company confirmed that "MAERSK HANGZHOU" was attacked while passing through the Mande Strait. Maersk revealed that at about 6:30 pm CET on December 30, when the ship was located 55 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, the crew reported that a flash was observed on the deck, but there was no sign that the ship was on fire. Maersk is trying to determine all the details of the incident. Maersk also said that all necessary safety measures have been taken to protect the crew. At present, the crew is safe, the ship is completely seaworthy and continues to sail north. Note: "MAERSK HANGZHOU" is flagged by Singapore and deployed on Maersk Asia-Europe route AE12, with a designed capacity of 14,000 TEUs. (Cailian)

　　Xinhua News Agency, Sanya, November 25th (Reporter Geng Huihuang, Zhou Xin) On the 25th, the national Wushu event of the 12th National Traditional Minority Sports Meeting (hereinafter referred to as the "Games") will end in the gymnasium of Sanya University. Bagua Palm, Tongbi Boxing, Elephant Boxing, Taiji Sword, Shuangjian, Shuang Bian, the boxing equipment has its own characteristics, and the national culture has its own style.

　　Wushu originated in China, and after a long historical evolution, it has developed into many different styles of boxing, each of which includes the techniques, theories and methods of attack and defense fighting with bare hands and equipment. Traditional Wushu is the root of Wushu, which has evolved and passed down from generation to generation, resulting in many schools, boxing types and categories.

　　In 1991, the fourth sports meeting listed national Wushu as a competition for the first time. The national Wushu events of this Games include traditional boxing, traditional instruments and duet, which are divided into men’s group and women’s group.

　　Li Yingkui, the referee of the national Wushu project, said that 253 contestants from all over the country were outstanding boxing representatives from all regions, ethnic groups and schools.

　　The red headrope was tied, and the phoenix was flying in black. In the women’s traditional first-class boxing final held on the afternoon of 24th, Duan Jing, a player of Yunnan team, had a set of bagua palm, which was rigid, flexible, quick and slow, and connected in style.

　　Duan Jing introduced that this set of Eight Diagrams Palm combines the Eight Diagrams Chain Palm and the Eight Diagrams Lion Palm created by Sha Guozheng, a Yunnan martial artist. Starting from the characteristics of various types of martial arts, the exercise method of the movements is appropriately exaggerated, which increases the difficulty of the exercise and also enhances the appreciation.

　　Duan Jing is from Kunming, Yunnan Province. She is 8 years old and 35 years old. She has participated in many competitions and won the championship in the 14th World Wushu Championships held in 2017. This is the first time that she has stood on the national traditional sports meeting of ethnic minorities. Here, she met her teammates who had trained together, exchanged information about her participation in martial arts events and activities in recent years, made new friends, and introduced her boxing skills and shared her practice experience with martial arts inheritors and fans from all over the world.

　　"National martial arts and competitive martial arts are in harmony. Competitive Wushu has increased the difficulty of exercise in the form of expression, improved in speed, strength and range, and is highly ornamental. National Wushu puts more emphasis on the use of attack and skill in action drills. Although there are various kinds of boxing and equipment, each event is the core content of Chinese Wushu, such as kicking, hitting, falling, jumping, rolling and turning. Here I see the unique techniques displayed by everyone, which is a good platform for communication, exchange and integration. " Duan Jing said.

　　Wushu, with its distinctive characteristics of attack and defense and profound cultural connotation, is deeply loved by people all over the world and has now developed into a global sport. The International Wushu Federation was established on October 3, 1990, and currently has 160 member associations spread across five continents. On January 8, 2020, with the approval of the International Olympic Committee, Wushu became the official event of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which was the first time that Wushu became the official event of the Olympic Games.

　　At this sports meeting, the athletes showed their talents and the audience feasted their eyes. Li Xiangchun, a tourist from Guiyang, Guizhou, took his mother and daughter to the stands to give shouts and applause to the players, and at the same time, he repeatedly expressed his amazement. "We saw the Monkey King’s golden hoop dance, Guan Yu’s broadsword playing, drunken boxing, and the unique costumes and equipment of various ethnic groups. It was a special surprise. The national martial arts was really profound."

　　Li Yingkui said that national Wushu shows national culture and regional characteristics, and the display of martial arts in various places and nationalities on the field is conducive to promoting the development of national Wushu projects in the future. Li Yingkui also expects that more traditional boxing techniques and instruments can be scientifically and systematically excavated, sorted out and protected, and displayed with the help of the platform of the Games.

Introduction to all Mercedes-Benz models

Mercedes-Benz, as a world-renowned luxury car brand, provides consumers with a variety of car models with its excellent quality, exquisite craftsmanship and leading technology. The following is a detailed introduction to the main models of Mercedes-Benz:

Car series:

1. Mercedes-Benz Class A: This is an entry-level car in the Mercedes-Benz family, with fashionable and dynamic appearance and exquisite interior. It provides a variety of power options, both driving pleasure and fuel economy.

2. mercedes benz c Class: As a representative of medium-sized luxury cars, mercedes benz c Class shows the perfect combination of elegance and sports. It has excellent handling performance and advanced technology configuration, which satisfies consumers’ pursuit of high-quality driving experience.

3. Mercedes-Benz E-Class: The E-Class sedan is a medium and large luxury sedan of Mercedes-Benz, which is famous for its solemn and elegant appearance and luxurious and comfortable interior. It has a powerful power system and rich intelligent technology, and is an ideal choice for business travel and high-end life.

4. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Known as "the legend of the automobile industry", Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship car of Mercedes-Benz. It represents the highest level of luxury cars, with the ultimate comfort experience, leading safety performance and innovative technology applications, highlighting the distinguished status and extraordinary taste of car owners.

SUV series:

1. Mercedes-Benz GLA: This compact SUV has a stylish appearance and flexible handling, suitable for urban life and light off-road. It provides spacious interior space and rich configuration, and meets the dual needs of young consumers for individuality and practicality.

2. Mercedes-Benz GLB：GLB is a compact SUV with 5-seat and 7-seat layouts. Its tough appearance and spacious interior space are favored. It is both practical and luxurious, providing more choices for family travel.

3. Mercedes-Benz GLC: As a medium-sized SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLC combines elegance and strength. It has excellent off-road capability and comfortable driving experience, and achieves a perfect balance between luxury and performance.

4. Mercedes-Benz GLE: The Mercedes-Benz GLE of the medium and large SUV shows a strong gas field and excellent quality. It has spacious interior space and advanced scientific and technological equipment, which brings comfortable and safe driving experience to consumers.

5. Mercedes-Benz GLS: Large luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GLS is the flagship model in the Mercedes-Benz SUV family. It has huge space, luxurious configuration and powerful power, which is the perfect combination of luxury and off-road performance.

Sports car and convertible series:

1. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT: As a high-performance sports car, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has strong power and excellent handling performance. With its unique design and extreme driving experience, it has become the dream cars of sports car lovers.

2. Mercedes-Benz SL series: The classic convertible Mercedes-Benz SL series represents the elegance and passion of Mercedes-Benz. It provides the ultimate driving pleasure and romantic convertible experience, and is an excellent choice for enjoying sunshine and speed.

Other models:

1. Mercedes-Benz V-Class: The luxury multifunctional commercial vehicle Mercedes-Benz V-Class provides a comfortable ride experience and spacious cargo space. It is an ideal partner for business reception and family travel.

2. Mercedes-Benz EQ series: With the advent of the new energy era, Mercedes-Benz has launched EQ series pure electric vehicles. With advanced electric technology and the concept of sustainable development, these models show Mercedes-Benz’s forward-looking thinking on future travel.

In a word, Mercedes-Benz models cover all segments, and each model shows the excellent quality and unique charm of Mercedes-Benz brand. Whether pursuing luxury, performance or comfort, consumers can find the ideal car to meet their needs in Mercedes-Benz models. Mercedes-Benz will continue to innovate and develop, bringing more surprising models and driving experiences to consumers.

Since the beginning of this year, the province’s public security organs have severely cracked down on telecommunication network fraud crimes, and made every effort to recover the economic losses of the people with the greatest strength, the fastest speed and the best measures. At present, more than 18,000 criminal suspects have been arrested, 3.096 billion yuan of fraudulent funds have been frozen, and more than 230 million yuan of defrauded funds have been returned, resolutely guarding the "money bag" of the people.

In recent years, telecommunication network fraud has become the fastest-growing criminal offence, which seriously affects people’s sense of acquisition, happiness and security. The "Joint Disciplinary Measures for Telecommunication Network Fraud and Related Crimes" (hereinafter referred to as "Disciplinary Measures") jointly issued by the Ministry of Public Security and other four departments has been officially implemented this month.

According to the relevant person in charge of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Provincial Public Security Department, from the anti-fraud practice in recent years, the "two cards" illegal and criminal acts involving telephone cards and bank cards are the areas where telecommunication network fraud occurs frequently. The implementation of the "Disciplinary Measures" should not only punish those who engage in telecommunication network fraud crimes and related crimes, but also punish those who illegally buy, sell, rent, lend telephone cards, bank cards, online accounts, internet accounts, payment accounts, etc., but do not constitute a criminal offence. This will once again sound the alarm for illegal lending and trading of "two cards", increase their illegal costs, and increase their shock.

In view of the severe crime situation of "two cards" in recent years, Liaoning public security has carried out a series of rectification actions, and successively launched three "flurry actions" to squeeze the crime space involving "two cards" and put the people involved in "two cards" into the blacklist of untrustworthy subjects for punishment; Highlight the listing of regions and industries involved, and compact the main responsibilities of banks and operators and the regulatory responsibilities of competent departments. At the same time, we set up special classes for "police communication", "police banking" and "police letter" to comprehensively improve the governance efficiency, and jointly shut down "zombie cards" and closed "silent cards" for 37 state-owned banks and commercial banks with Shenyang Public Security Bureau; Relying on the implementation of the card opening code system by the Provincial Communications Administration, the risk of newly opened mobile phone cards involved was greatly reduced, and the number of newly opened mobile phone cards involved in the province decreased by 59.46% year-on-year, with remarkable results.

In order to strictly implement the relevant provisions of the Disciplinary Measures, the province’s public security organs will establish and improve an all-round and multi-dimensional three-dimensional disciplinary system, continuously strengthen the source management and comprehensive management, actively communicate and coordinate with relevant departments such as the Liaoning Branch of the People’s Bank of China and the Provincial Administration Bureau, and further curb telecommunication network fraud and related illegal and criminal activities. At the same time, they will deploy criminal investigation and anti-fraud departments in various cities in the province to effectively promote the publicity and education activities of law popularization, guide the masses to raise their legal awareness, and build a "firewall" for anti-fraud security in the province.

The Provincial Public Security Department reminds the broad masses of the people to raise their awareness of prevention, not to sell, rent or lend their bank accounts, payment accounts and digital RMB wallets to others, not to provide their own payment codes to others for receiving and transferring funds of unknown origin, and not to participate in illegal and criminal acts such as helping fraudsters set up call transfer equipment, promoting drainage and transferring fraudulent funds.

Recently, the 2024 China Automobile Customer Satisfaction Assessment (CACSI) press conference was successfully held in Beijing. In this evaluation, SAIC Volkswagen won the first place in the market segment of compact sedan (Class A) in the price range of 100,000-150,000 yuan by virtue of its excellent product strength.

LaVida can achieve this success, thanks to its unremitting pursuit of German quality and deep understanding of consumer demand. SAIC Volkswagen always adheres to the principle of "quality first" and integrates strict quality control measures into the manufacturing process of each model.

Take LaVida Xinrui, a "new quality national sedan", as an example. The car adopts a high-strength and safe body design, and the proportion of high-strength steel (including hot-formed steel) in the whole car is as high as 92%, and cutting-edge technologies such as laser welding and cavity wax injection are used to ensure the durability of the car body. At the same time, through the rigorous tests of millions of kilometers of durability test, extreme environment test and rain test, LaVida’s cutting-edge safety performance has been fully verified.

In terms of in-car health, LaVida Xinrui has strictly followed the national standard and the CLP regulations of the European Union from the beginning of material selection, tested the limit of harmful substances for interior parts, and conducted precise tests under various conditions. At the same time, SAIC Volkswagen has also introduced a number of independent research and development black technologies, such as "electronic nose", to jointly create a healthy and comfortable driving environment.

In March of this year, the test results released by C-IASI of China Insurance Research Institute showed that LaVida Xinrui was the only vehicle that received ALL GOOD evaluation in all four index evaluations, setting the best result in the history of this fuel vehicle. Subsequently, LaVida Xinrui won a five-star evaluation in the China Automobile Health Index (C-AHI) test. As an entry-level model of SAIC Volkswagen, LaVida Xinrui not only inherited the essence of German quality of SAIC Volkswagen, but also achieved outstanding performance beyond its peers in vehicle safety and health, and set a new benchmark for the quality of entry-level family cars with all "five" stars and the "May 4th" youth reputation of "Four" index ALL GOOD.

In order to thank the majority of car owners for their support and love, SAIC Volkswagen upgraded the "pet powder" welfare again on the occasion of the 40th anniversary celebration. The limited-time preferential price of LaVida Xinrui 2025 is only 69,800 yuan, and it provides multiple benefits, such as lifetime warranty of powertrain, 80% maintenance and renewal policy for up to three years, and successful car purchase recommended by the owner, and 300 yuan equivalent V beans. These measures make LaVida Xinrui more outstanding in terms of cost performance and quality-price ratio, and become an ideal car choice for consumers in one step.

LaVida Xinrui adheres to the core of German quality, coupled with the shocking price and surprise protection rights, bringing consumers the most "outstanding" ultra-low car ownership cost at the same level. Super-high-quality, value-for-money courtesy, you are cordially invited to visit SAIC Volkswagen Exhibition Hall to experience LaVida’s cutting-edge "outstanding" charm!

A few days ago, the editor learned from the official that the KIA EV5 720 long-life version was officially launched, and the new car launched three models, with a price range of 18.48-22.58 million yuan. As a new model, the new car is equipped with 88.1kWh battery, and the cruising range is increased to 720km, which further reduces consumers’ electricity anxiety and gives consumers more choices.

Because it is a new model, the appearance of the new car is consistent with the Kia EV5 currently on sale. The front part of the new car adopts a digital tiger-roaring grille, which is matched with a split LED light group and a penetrating LED strip, showing a full sense of science and technology. The tail is square and layered, and both ends of the penetrating LED taillight are also bent to echo the headlights.

In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with double 12.3-inch LCD screens at the top of the center console, and an independent 5-inch air conditioning control screen is added in the middle area, which is convenient for operation and further increases the sense of technology. The new car is equipped with Kia’s latest generation in-vehicle infotainment system and supports OTA upgrade of the whole vehicle.

In addition, the new car has also been upgraded in terms of seat configuration. The long-life version of the car has added a zero-gravity relaxing seat in the driver’s seat, a central drawer-type heating and cooling incubator, a UWB digital key, and a folding table on the right side of the back row.

In terms of power, the maximum power of the new car motor is 160kW and the peak torque is 310 Nm. In terms of battery life, the new car will be equipped with 88.1kWh battery and the CLTC cruising range will be 720km.

Internet

Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and Ant Technology Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai.

Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and Ant Technology Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai on the 31st. According to the agreement, Ant Group will increase its investment in cutting-edge technology research, actively participate in the ecological construction of Shanghai artificial intelligence industry and the construction of blockchain industry innovation platform, and help the construction of Shanghai International Science and Technology Innovation Center.

JD.COM urgently formulates anchor recruitment plan and does not assess GMV.

The reporter was informed of an internal screenshot of JD.COM. The screenshot shows that in the work group named "JD.COM Live Anchor Recruitment Promotion", a person from JD.COM issued a notice: JD.COM is urgently making an anchor recruitment plan, and it does not require GMV and gross profit assessment for the recruitment anchor. (science and technology innovation board Daily)

Oriental Selection: New Oriental and Yu Minhong promised to buy a total of HK$ 700 million company shares at the market price.

On the evening of January 31, Oriental Selection announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Oriental Selection and New Oriental jointly announced that the Board of Directors of Oriental Selection and New Oriental had approved the termination of the subscription agreement and concluded a termination agreement. New Oriental and Yu Minhong have each undertaken to purchase a total of HK$ 700 million worth of Oriental Select shares on the Stock Exchange at market prices.

[Big consumption]

Is the 200 million year-end award a Gree mobile phone? Gree Electric: The news is not true

On the evening of January 31st, Gree Electric issued a statement saying that it was untrue that the company issued a year-end bonus of 200 million yuan to send Gree mobile phones. Recently, Gree Electric paid attention to the false news circulating on the Internet, such as "On January 28th, Chairman Dong Mingzhu said at the Gree 2024 Global Dream Festival that the bonus of 200 million yuan was actually a Gree mobile phone", and made three statements. First of all, in order to better adapt to the company’s work software, facilitate mobile office work and improve work efficiency, Gree Electric decided to provide each employee with free work mobile phones (including free communication packages), which will be distributed in batches around the Spring Festival. Secondly, the year-end bonus of 200 million yuan increased by Gree Electric has nothing to do with the free work mobile phone. The scope of the year-end bonus increased does not include middle and senior cadres, and the increased part is inclined to front-line employees. In addition, Gree Electric reserves the right to investigate the legal responsibility of media and individuals who spread rumors and rumors according to law.

Starbucks China’s revenue increased by 20% in the first quarter, saying that it would not participate in the price war.

On January 31st, Starbucks announced the first quarter results of fiscal year 2024. During the reporting period, Starbucks’ operating income reached 9.4 billion US dollars (excluding the impact of exchange rate changes), an increase of 8.16% year-on-year; The net profit was $1.024 billion, up 19.78% year-on-year. During the reporting period, Starbucks China’s revenue increased by 20% to $735 million (excluding the impact of exchange rate changes), same-store sales increased by 10%, and same-store transaction volume increased by 21%. When many coffee brands joined the price war in 2023, Starbucks said it was not interested.

Ruixing applied for the trademark of sauced chocolate.

Tianyancha App shows that recently, Luckin Coffee (China) Co., Ltd. applied to register the trademarks of "Ruixing Sauce-flavored Chocolate" and "Sauce-flavored Chocolate". The international classification is catering and accommodation, and the current trademark status is pending substantive examination.

[technology circle]

Microsoft is betting on the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, and the growth rate of Azure cloud business is still slowing down.

Microsoft’s efforts to continue betting on artificial intelligence in the past year are reflected in the latest financial report. On January 31st, Microsoft announced its financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 (as of December 31st, 2023). The financial report shows that Microsoft’s revenue in the last quarter was $62 billion, an increase of 18% year-on-year. Net profit was $21.9 billion, up 33%, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. After the bright financial report was released, Microsoft’s share price once fell more than 1% after hours. In this regard, analysts believe that it may be because the growth rate of Azure is still slowing down.

[Car ring]

The first car that Huawei cooperated with Jianghuai was a million-dollar car, which was officially launched in the fourth quarter of this year against the BMW 7 Series.

On January 31, the First Financial Reporter learned from people familiar with the matter that the first car jointly built by Huawei and Jianghuai Automobile was not the previously rumored MPV, but a million-class car. The new car is expected to be officially listed in the fourth quarter of this year. At present, the construction of Anhui Feixi Super Factory, which is responsible for producing the cooperative models of Huawei and Jianghuai Automobile, is nearing completion.

Chery and Huawei cooperate badly? Here comes the response.

In view of the rumors that there are many frictions in the cooperation between online legend Rui and Huawei, on January 31, Chery’s spokesperson Jin Yibo told the First Financial Reporter that the online rumors were not true and the cooperation between the two parties was smooth. Chery’s recent executives left the company not because of the cooperation project. Chery and Huawei are making every effort to promote the production and delivery of Zhijie S7. They have invested more resources and will continue to deepen their cooperation.

Xiaomi Automobile plans to mass-produce in February, and it is expected to produce 10,000 vehicles per month in July.

It was learned from a number of industry professionals that the first car of Xiaomi Automobile, SU7, will officially enter the SOP(Start of Production) stage in the middle and late February and start mass production. It is reported that in the first month after SOP, that is, in March, the output is planned to be around 2,000 vehicles, and it is expected to complete the capacity climbing in mid-2024, and the output in July can reach more than 10,000 vehicles. (36Kr)

Weilai established an innovative technology service company in Beijing with a registered capital of 250 million.

Tianyancha App shows that Weilai Innovation (Beijing) Technology Service Co., Ltd. was recently established, with Chen Tianyang as the legal representative and a registered capital of 250 million RMB. Its business scope includes artificial intelligence application software development, digital culture creative software development, new energy vehicle sales, charging pile sales, Internet sales, clothing retail, used car brokerage, motor vehicle appraisal and evaluation, catering service, food sales, tourism business, etc. The panoramic view of equity shows that the company is wholly-owned by Weilai Automobile Sales & Service Co., Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weilai Holdings Co., Ltd.

Toyota Motor Corporation announced the recall of 790,000 vehicles due to problems with body parts.

On January 31, local time, Toyota Motor Corporation reported to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism that it recalled 793,300 vehicles of three models produced from December 2019 to January 2024. According to the information of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, because the durability of the parts connected with the front wheel and the body of the relevant models may be insufficient, driving in areas where snowmelt agents are frequently used may lead to corrosion or cracks, and even make the vehicles unable to drive. (CCTV News)

Guangzhou Automobile Ai ‘an’s first overseas production base officially started to design with an annual production capacity of 50,000 units.

According to Aeon official micro-news, Guangzhou Automobile Aeon Thailand factory project officially started on January 26th in Luo Yong Industrial Park, Rayong, Thailand. As the first overseas production base of Guangzhou Automobile Ai ‘an, total investment of the project, a Thai factory, is 2.3 billion baht, with a designed annual production capacity of 50,000 units. It will be built in two phases, and the first phase is scheduled to be completed in July this year. The first model to be put into production is the right rudder version of AION Y Plus, which is currently selling well in Thailand.

55 billion dollars in salary was invalidated. Musk’s wealth will be greatly reduced. I responded sharply.

On Tuesday, January 30th, Musk’s $55 billion salary scheme in Tesla was declared invalid by the Chief Justice of the Court of Equity in Delaware, and this huge option reward scheme was ruled as "unfair". These options are one of Musk’s most valuable assets. If removed, his net worth will drop to $155 billion, making him the third richest man in the world. Musk posted a sharp response on the same day: "Never register a company in Delaware" and voted on whether Tesla should change its registered place to Texas.

Australian government: 5,200 Mazda cars were recalled due to manufacturing defects.

On January 31, local time, the Australian federal government informed that as of January 30, more than 5,200 Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 models had been recalled. According to the government department of the country, these 2024 models have manufacturing defects, which may lead to increased steering force, easy to cause accidents, and increase the risk of injury or death of people inside the car or other traffic participants. (CCTV News)

[real estate]

Evergrande Real Estate was enforced by 1.3 billion yuan.

Tianyancha App shows that from January 29th to 30th, Evergrande Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. added 20 pieces of information about the persons to be executed, with the total amount of execution targets being more than 1.347 billion yuan, involving cases such as advertising contract disputes and bill disputes. Some cases were also executed by Evergrande Real Estate Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Jiantao Digital Development (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and the enforcement courts included Guangzhou Huangpu District People’s Court and Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court. According to the risk information, Evergrande Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. has more than 470 pieces of information about executed persons, and the total amount of execution exceeds 46.8 billion yuan. In addition, the company also has a number of consumption restriction orders, untrustworthy executors (Lao Lai) and final case information.

[medical circle]

The first batch of 16,000 liters of Yaoming Bio-Ireland Base was successfully produced.

On January 31st, Yaoming Bio announced that its No.7 Biopharmaceutical Raw Liquid Production Plant (MFG7) had successfully completed the first batch of production, which laid the foundation for large-scale commercial production in Ireland. By combining four 4000-liter disposable bioreactors, the production reached the production scale of 16000 liters in a single batch. This industry-leading production mode not only marks the first successful production of MFG7, but also the largest single batch production scale of Yaoming Bio.

[new energy]

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited established a new energy company in Changzhou.

Tianyancha App shows that Changzhou Jintan Runkai New Energy Co., Ltd. was recently established with David as the legal representative and a registered capital of 1.34 million RMB. Its business scope includes research and development of emerging energy technologies, technical services of solar power generation, heat production and supply, contract energy management, and research and development of online energy monitoring technology. The panoramic view of equity shows that the company is wholly owned by Times Green Energy Co., Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited.

Financial circles

But Bin’s Oriental Harbor was sued by investors, and the court ruled that it was rejected.

Oriental Harbor said: It is understood that the relevant matters have been rejected by the court. Please refer to the court’s ruling. At the same time, Oriental Harbor has always put compliance and legal operation first, always put investors’ interests first, respected national laws, followed court decisions, and reserved the right to pursue its legal responsibility for any situation that caused troubles for no reason and fabricated facts at will, which may even seriously affect our reputation or cause great negative impact. (The Paper)

(Editor: Zheng Jiawei)

[car home Guang ‘an Preferential Promotion Channel] is currently carrying out preferential activities in Guang ‘an, with a maximum discount of 23,000 yuan and a minimum starting price of 77,900 yuan. If you are interested in this car, you may wish to click "Check the price of the car" in the quotation form to get a higher discount.

The design of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS adopts fashionable and dynamic elements, and the front face design is bold and recognizable. The chrome-plated grille perfectly blends with the headlights, showing a strong visual impact. The overall style is atmospheric and steady, and the streamlined body lines make the vehicle more dynamic and sporty, leaving a deep impression on the whole.

Changan Auchan X7 PLUS has a body size of 4730*1870*1720mm and a wheelbase of 2786mm. The overall lines are smooth and natural, showing a steady and dynamic posture. The front and rear wheels are made of 225/55 R19 tyre size, with the unique design of rim style, which not only improves the vehicle’s grip and handling performance, but also gives the body a more fashionable and sporty appearance.

Changan Auchan X7 PLUS interior design is simple and fashionable, with black and brown color matching, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The steering wheel is made of plastic, which feels comfortable and can be adjusted up and down manually to meet the needs of different drivers. The central control screen adopts 7-inch design, which is convenient to operate and supports multiple functions. The seat is made of imitation leather, the main seat can be adjusted back and forth, and the height can be adjusted (2-way), while the auxiliary seat can be adjusted back and forth, providing a good riding experience. The second row of seats supports backrest adjustment, and the rear seats can be laid down in proportion to improve space utilization. The car is equipped with multiple USB/Type-C interfaces, which is convenient for passengers to charge electronic equipment.

Changan Auchan X7 PLUS is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 125kW (170hp) and a maximum torque of 260Nm. With a 6-speed manual transmission, it provides ample power output and a smooth shifting experience for the vehicle.

The owner of car home spoke highly of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS. He thought this car was cost-effective, atmospheric in appearance, high-grade in interior, reasonable in price and very practical for daily use. Regarding the decision to buy a car, he mentioned that he took a fancy to the appearance of this car, and found it handsome and moderately priced. Although the high version is better, the middle version is enough to meet his needs, and there is no pressure to buy it in full. The family is also very reassured about this car, thinking that it will be more convenient to travel with a car, and going home for the New Year can also make the family happier.

BMW X5: "King of Roads" Price Counter-attack and Excellent Charm

BMW X5, a luxury SUV that was once sold at a price of 695,000, has now plummeted to 380,000 in some areas. The "king of roads" seems to be incarnated as the "king of price reduction", but this move has brought amazing sales results. In November, it sold 8,900 vehicles, standing out in the 600,000-class luxury SUV market and continuing to sit firmly on the crown.

The core charm of BMW X5 version 3.0 lies in its powerful power system. It is equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine code-named B58B30P, and incorporates a 48V light mixing system. It can explode 381 horsepower with a torque as high as 520 Nm, matching with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. It only takes 5.5 seconds to accelerate 100 kilometers and the top speed can reach 250 km/h. This kind of power performance is the best in its class, and the acceleration pleasure when driving is intoxicating.

The handling performance is the specialty of BMW X5. Its tire configuration with 275-wide front wheels and 315-wide rear wheels is unique in the same class. Ultra-wide tires bring super grip, and the car body is calm when cornering at high speed. Even if it soars to 250 yards at an unlimited speed in Germany, or swerves at a speed of 78km/h in the elk test, the car body can remain stable and almost does not tilt. This performance is amazing for an SUV, and the stability and push-back feeling when overtaking also make people forget its SUV instantly.

In terms of design, the new X5 is full of domineering. Enlarged kidney grille with LED matrix headlights, 5060mm slender body with smooth waistline and 21-inch wheels, a large number of chrome-plated body decoration and matte black embellishment complement each other, creating a unique sense of luxury sports. Tail "Heaven-Earth Gate" tailgate design, four thick exhaust pipes and blackened LED taillights make it highly recognizable at night and focus everywhere.

In terms of interior, BMW X5 completely subverts the image of "earthy taste" in the past. The 14.9-inch floating curved screen and the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument are full of science and technology. The embracing cockpit design makes the driver’s seat comfortable and the buttons feel excellent. The iDrive vehicle system has humanized operation logic and gesture control function, and technology and convenience are perfectly integrated. The space performance is also excellent. The rear row is spacious and can lie horizontally. The basic volume of the trunk is 650 liters, and the rear row can reach 1870 liters after being laid down, which is enough to meet various loading needs.

In view of the current price reduction tide, it is an excellent opportunity to start with the BMW X5. Interested friends may wish to go to the 4S store to experience its excellent handling performance. I believe that after a try, you will be conquered by the unique charm of this "king of roads".

Although the BMW X5 has reached the highest cost performance, this American full-size S-hard SUV from GMC Yukon and Schwarzenegger’s favorite Hollywood stars is not bad!

2025 GMC YUKON: New Revolution and Market Game of Full-size SUV

Recently, there has been a remarkable change in the field of American full-size SUV: the 2025 GMC YUKON bid farewell to the domineering V8 engine in the past and adopted a 2.7T four-cylinder engine instead. This change has amazed many American fans, but after in-depth exploration, it will be found that this "slimming version" of Yukon actually has some charm.

First, the burly figure shows American heroism

Despite the reduction, Yukon’s gas field as a classic American full-size SUV has not diminished. Its body size reaches 5357/2058/1940mm, and the wheelbase is as long as 3071 mm. The huge body is coming to that station, and the sense of oppression is coming. The front face continues GMC’s iconic "Heavy Warrior" style. The center of the huge chrome grille is inlaid with an eye-catching GMC logo, and with C-shaped LED daytime running lights, the visual impact is extremely strong. The Denali Peak Edition is equipped with Vader Chrome appearance kit and 22-inch rims, just like the domineering king on the street, and it can attract everyone’s attention wherever it goes.

Second, the power transformation weighs the pros and cons

Admittedly, there is indeed a gap in power performance between the 2.7T four-cylinder engine and the American version of 6.2L V8. Its maximum power is 223kW(303 HP) and its peak torque is 500 Nm, which matches the 10AT gearbox. However, in the current situation of high oil prices, the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of this engine is only 12.12L/100km, and 92 # gasoline can be used. This improvement in fuel economy is undoubtedly more in line with the actual needs of domestic consumers, and it can save a lot of fuel expenses for car owners in daily use.

Third, the interior configuration shows luxury and technology.

Yukon’s interior is both luxurious and technological. The 16.8-inch vertical screen central control occupies the visual center, the new four-spoke steering wheel is comfortable to grip, and the exclusive black and brown two-color interior of Denali Peak Edition creates a high-end luxury driving atmosphere. The configuration is more sincere, and the combination of adaptive air suspension and MRC electromagnetic shock absorption can not only ensure driving comfort but also improve handling stability; Super Cruise super assisted driving adds convenience and safety to long-distance travel; The refrigeration and heat preservation function of the central armrest box is practical and intimate; Denali Peak Edition is also equipped with a second row of multi-functional executive seats and BOSE 22 speaker audio, which brings the ultimate comfort to the occupants in the car.

Fourth, the market positioning is unique.

The Yukon, which started at 808,000 yuan, is in a rather delicate position in the market. Its price is much higher than that of Chevrolet TAHOE, similar to that of Nissan, but lower than that of luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7. In this price range, consumers’ choices are extremely rich: if they pursue traditional large displacement, Nissan Toure is a good alternative; If the budget is sufficient, you can step into the luxury brand camp if you break through one million; In the field of new energy, the models such as the M9 and the Ideal L9 of Wenjie also attract many consumers by virtue of their respective advantages.

Five, comprehensive consideration of rational choice

This change in Yukon is actually a difficult search for a balance between American classic domineering and the actual demand in the current market. For those "iron powder" who are obsessed with V8 large-displacement engines, the emergence of four-cylinder engines may be somewhat unacceptable. However, from the practical point of view, the fuel consumption of about 12L and its compatibility with 92 # gasoline make it more suitable for the consumption environment in the domestic market. If you are eager for a pure American full-size SUV experience, you may wish to wait and see whether there will be a V8 version introduced in the future; If we pay more attention to the practicality of vehicles and are not obsessed with them, then the 2025 GMC YUKON is undoubtedly worth considering; For consumers with sufficient budget and pursuing brand added value, expanding upward and choosing luxury brands may better meet the demand. Finally, let’s think about it: is it an inevitable trend of the times or a compromise to the tradition to adopt a four-cylinder machine for a full-size SUV?

Who will you choose between these two cars? Let’s discuss it in the comments section …

　　Beijing Benz 4S shop 2022 Beijing Benz C200L C260L cars are now sold nationwide.

　　On August 27th, a new generation of C-class long-wheelbase sedan owned by Beijing Benz was officially launched, and four models with configuration versions were launched, with a price of 325.2-369.2 million yuan. As a replacement model, the new model is based on MRA platform, and its appearance and interior design are in line with the new S-class.

　　# What are the highlights of the new generation of mercedes benz c?

　　First of all, in terms of brand innovation and the rhythm and layout of product iterative update, Mercedes-Benz has changed downward from S-class, E-class and C-class, and the benefits of doing so need not be understood. It is very successful whether it is the foil of the owner’s identity or the concern of the users to be purchased. This is also the main reason why we are used to calling Mercedes-Benz E-Class or C-Class just launched as "small S-Class". In this respect, BMW and Audi do a little worse.

　　I believe that many people will say "this looks like little change" when they see the video or photos of the new car launch conference! But in fact, the new car still continues the proportion of "short front suspension and long rear suspension" adopted by mercedes benz c Class for many years, and the cockpit has been moved backward to strengthen the mobility of the vehicle.

　　In the data section, the length, width and height of the new mercedes benz c-class version with overseas standard wheelbase are 4751/1820/1438mm and the wheelbase is 2865mm respectively. Compared with the C-class standard axle currently on sale, the length of the new car is increased by 65mm, the width is increased by 10mm, the wheelbase is increased by 25mm, and the height is reduced by 9mm. The new mercedes benz c Class, which will be sold in China this time, will only provide long-axle models, with the length, width and height of 4882/1820/1461mm and the wheelbase of 2954mm respectively. In addition, the new car will also provide the exclusive body color, rim modeling and long wheelbase logo for China market.

　　In the light group part, the brand-new mercedes benz c Class completely uses the same light group design as Mercedes-Benz S Class. We must know that the title of "Lamp Factory" has always belonged to Audi, but now the technologies such as LED headlights, laser headlights and digital headlights are in full bloom, and it seems that it is not inconsistent to put the title of "Lamp Factory" on Mercedes-Benz.

　　At first glance, the design part of the lamp cavity is rounder as a whole, just like a gentle "jade". When the light is lit, the LED daytime running light with the inside "barb" style is lit, which is instantly "murderous". In the science and technology part, the new car will be equipped with geometric multi-beam headlights as standard, and the top model will be equipped with the same digital headlights as the S-class.

　　# Design subtraction? Technology addition!

　　In the design part of the brand-new mercedes benz c class, quite a lot of subtraction processing has been carried out. Especially when the sides of the two generations of cars are put together, it can be clearly seen that although the double waistline design is also adopted, the upper waistline is integrated with the shoulder line of the vehicle, and the visual effect is diluted to make the car side look simple and atmospheric.

　　In the front part, it is consistent with the design style of S-class and E-class, with the newly designed "Xinghe Grille" and the micro-Xinghui LOGO all over the net, looking at the movement from a distance and looking at the exquisiteness. As the line of sight comes to the rear of the car, except for the same digital taillights as the big brothers, the other lines are very simple.

　　The interior design is the most attractive part of the brand-new mercedes benz c Class. This set of interior first appeared in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the initial evaluation was very polarized. Some people think that the dual screen design is very eye-catching, and even if it is placed in the present, the sense of technology is still full. Others believe that Mercedes-Benz has always been the leader in terms of design, regardless of the appearance and interior. Nowadays, it is not said that most models of China brand are imitating Mercedes-Benz, and even many joint venture brands are following suit. Mercedes-Benz naturally chooses not to agree.

　　I have to say that Mercedes-Benz, as a leader in the global automobile industry, makes people shine at every innovation. Although the overall interior layout is still a standard T-shaped design, when all brands are putting the screen above the conspicuous center console, Mercedes-Benz once again returns to the classic and places the 11.9-inch OLED touch screen in the central position. With rounded rectangular air conditioning vents, a "two-wing" multi-function steering wheel, and a design that deviates from the driver by 6 degrees, the importance of the driver is enhanced to the greatest extent, which was not available in the previous C-class.

　　The second-generation MBUX human-computer interaction system is embedded in the central control panel, which has been improved in application and intelligence, and has been localized and upgraded for the China market. It has multi-dimensional interaction function and supports smart home interconnection such as JD.COM/Midea, and also supports OTA upgrade and so on. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with Burmester 3D sound system, intelligent four-zone air conditioning, fragrance system, comfortable headrest, enhanced driver assistance and intelligent parking.

　　# Put a lot of pressure on BMW and Audi?

　　At present, the mercedes benz c-class long-wheelbase version is equipped with a brand-new M254(1.5T) engine, and it has two kinds of adjustments of high and low power, among which the high-power version of the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 150kW(204 HP) and a maximum torque of 300N·m；; The low-power version of the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 125kW(170 HP) and a maximum torque of 250 N m.. In addition, the new car will be equipped with 48V motor (ISG), which can provide an additional maximum power of 15kW and a maximum torque of 200 N m.. Matching it is a 9-speed automatic manual transmission with rear-wheel drive, and it is expected that a model equipped with 4MATIC four-wheel drive will be launched later.

　　The brand-new mercedes benz c Class is the first time that Mercedes-Benz adopts hybrid technology. This engine code M254 adopts comprehensive electrification technology, with NANOSLIDE? cylinder wall coating technology, CONICSHAPE? cylinder wall honing technology and exhaust gas aftertreatment system. Besides, the engine has no traditional belt and is driven by electricity, and the ISG start-stop integrated motor is integrated into a 9-speed automatic transmission. Although the overall cost is high, its efficiency and advantages are stronger, so there is no need to worry about Mercedes-Benz products.

　　Let’s take a look at two competitors, BMW and BMW 3 Series, which was released and listed in 2019. The most obvious progress or the most change for us is the luxury of the interior and the chassis adjustment that compromises comfort.

　　First of all, the interior of the BMW 3 Series is classic and recognizable, with simple lines and a variety of materials, which makes it excellent in both look and feel. In the driving part, the BMW 3 Series is extremely comfortable to compromise, soft and textured driving performance, as well as 2961mm wheelbase and rear space performance once again conquered consumers. This is why in 2020, the sales volume of BMW 3 Series will exceed the mercedes benz c class of 152,300 vehicles with the data of 154,350 vehicles.

　　Audi A4L is the most moderate of these two models, which is only relative, and does not refer to Audi A4L mediocrity. After all, from the dynamic point of view, in terms of the chassis adjustment of the current mercedes benz c class and BMW 3 Series, Audi A4L is indeed more neutral in the "hard" of running C and the "soft" of 3 Series.

　　At the same time, the Audi A4L has just completed the mid-term redesign, and the wheelbase of 2908mm also gives it a very spacious interior space. At the same time, Audi’s latest design is also the most sporty and radical in BBA at present. No matter the static sense and dynamic driving part, Audi A4L will not be worse than the other two rivals.

　　The only regret is that compared with the two rivals, the interior design of Audi A4L obviously lags behind an era, and it is necessary to rely on concessions or comprehensive innovation to compete with it.

　　Summary:

　　The new mercedes benz c class is ahead of the two competitors in this change. First, the second-generation MBUX system is adopted in some cars of digital technology, and geometric multi-beam headlights are standard in all cars, which is just one of them. Furthermore, as the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle with all-in-one hybrid technology, a plug-in hybrid version will be launched in the follow-up of the new mercedes benz c Class, and we will elaborate on this later. The brand-new electrified M254 engine and the design of integrating ISG into the transmission have made it ahead of many competitors, and this power system is more efficient, energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

　　Finally, I have to say that the era of internal combustion engine is gradually fading away. As the best-selling C-class sedan of Mercedes-Benz in the world, this generation of models has dared to electrify completely. This is the first step of "moving forward", and it will only be more thorough in the future, and other brands will follow suit. Although it will not be said that the internal combustion engine will be completely delisted in a short time, it will only become more and more rare. The birth of pure electric vehicles is earlier than that of internal combustion engine-driven vehicles. This is like a reincarnation. In every era, there will be a "technology" that is more suitable for the present, no matter when this technology was invented.

　　With the launch of Mercedes-Benz’s new generation of mercedes benz c-class cars, the luxury standard of B-class car market segment will be refreshed. I’m afraid this brand-new S-class interior modeling will become a new design language that major car companies are scrambling to imitate.

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