Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the career journey of Dong Mingzhu, the chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, and addresses various rumors and controversies surrounding her, emphasizing her achievements and the baseless nature of the allegations against her [1][7][12]. Group 1: Career Development - Dong Mingzhu was born in 1954 in Nanjing and started her career in an administrative role before transitioning to the air conditioning industry in 1990, where she quickly excelled in sales [5]. - She implemented innovative sales strategies that significantly boosted Gree's market position, leading to her appointment as general manager in 2001 and later as chairwoman in 2012, during which Gree's market value surpassed 100 billion [5]. - Throughout her career, she has remained committed to Gree, rejecting offers from competitors and focusing on the company's growth and innovation [5]. Group 2: Rumors and Controversies - In January 2025, a false rumor circulated on social media claiming Dong Mingzhu was under investigation, which led to stock price fluctuations; Gree quickly issued a statement denying the claims and reported the incident to the police [9]. - The rebranding of some Gree stores to "Dong Mingzhu Health Home" was misinterpreted as an attempt to privatize the company, but it was actually a strategic move to expand into health-related appliances [12]. - Allegations of an office romance stemming from a misinterpreted interview were also addressed, with Dong Mingzhu clarifying that such claims are unfounded and reflect societal biases against women in leadership [13]. Group 3: Company Performance - Gree reported a revenue of 137.6 billion and a net profit of 21.4 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, demonstrating strong financial performance despite the rumors [9]. - The company has successfully expanded its store presence by nearly 1,000 locations following the rebranding initiative, indicating positive market reception and sales growth [12]. - Dong Mingzhu continues to actively participate in public engagements, promoting Gree's achievements and innovations, while the company remains focused on its core business despite external challenges [13].

Group 1 - A passenger lost a DJI Pocket 3 camera worth over 3,000 yuan in a Cao Cao ride-hailing vehicle and the driver refused to return it after receiving a payment of 50 yuan [2][4] - Cao Cao Chuxing has permanently banned the involved driver's account and is cooperating with the passenger to report the incident to the police [4] Group 2 - Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun responded to claims regarding the "wheel loss protection" safety design in luxury vehicles, emphasizing that it is a mature safety feature [4] - Segment Yongping denied rumors of selling courses or engaging in commercial activities, clarifying his recent public appearances were for company events and personal reasons [4] Group 3 - Venezuela's oil exports have nearly dropped to zero due to U.S. sanctions, with the state oil company starting to cut production and close oil fields [5] - The global top ten billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly $600 billion in 2025, with Elon Musk's net worth rising to $619 billion [11] Group 4 - Gree Electric Appliances announced that it will not raise prices for home air conditioners and has no plans to switch to aluminum instead of copper [15] - Schneider Electric's "Winning Plan" has attracted over 1,300 small and medium-sized enterprises, showcasing AI applications in various industrial sectors [7]

Group 1 - A passenger lost a DJI Pocket 3 camera worth over 3,000 yuan in a ride with Cao Cao Chuxing, and the driver refused to return it after receiving a payment of 50 yuan [2] - Cao Cao Chuxing has permanently banned the driver's account and is cooperating with the passenger to report the incident to the police while promising to compensate the passenger [2] Group 2 - Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun responded to claims about the "wheel loss protection" design in their cars, stating it is a mature safety design used in many luxury vehicles [2][3] - The "wheel loss protection" strategy aims to prevent the wheel hub from causing secondary injuries to passengers during severe collisions [3] Group 3 - Venezuela's oil exports have nearly dropped to zero due to U.S. sanctions, leading to a saturation of domestic oil storage facilities [4][5] - The Venezuelan state oil company has begun to cut crude oil production and is implementing emergency measures to close some oil fields [4] Group 4 - The 2026 childcare subsidy application started on January 5, allowing eligible applicants to apply online or offline [6] - The new application process includes a renewal feature for those who applied in 2025 and meet the criteria for the new year [6] Group 5 - Microsoft China’s chairman Hou Yang denied rumors of leaving for ByteDance, clarifying that he is not considering a job change [6] - Tencent's AI product, Yuanbao, faced backlash for generating offensive responses, and the company is investigating the issue [6] Group 6 - The founder of Double Star Mingren, Wang Hai, announced a severance of ties with his son and daughter-in-law due to their U.S. citizenship [7] - The company, established in 1921, is one of China's earliest national shoe manufacturing brands [7] Group 7 - A court ruling ordered Xu Xiang and Xu Changjiang to compensate 23 investors over 3.29 million yuan, with the company Wenfeng Shares bearing joint liability [8] Group 8 - The company Pangu Technology announced the completion of over 100 million yuan in Pre-A round financing to support RRAM technology research and team expansion [19] - The AI automation platform Jiukexin completed B2 round financing, raising over 100 million yuan for product development and market expansion [20] Group 9 - Tencent's AI workbench, ima, launched a new feature for generating PowerPoint presentations, allowing users to create slides using personal knowledge bases [24] - NetEase Youdao's AI answering pen introduced a generative video explanation feature, marking a significant upgrade in AI learning hardware [25]

《每日经济新闻》记者获悉，12月初，美博空调国内营销中心向代理商下发《关于美博空调12月价格调 整通知》。由于以铜为代表的大宗原材料价格持续高位运行，原材料成本压力已超出企业消化极限，空 调整机成本持续攀升，为有效缓解成本压力，保障各代理商的利润空间，自2025年12月16日起，美博空 调提货价格在11月份基础上提升5%，具体产品价格明细由区域经理单独下发。 不仅美博空调，美的、志高、富士通等品牌空调接连传出涨价的消息。 在铜价不断上涨、多个品牌传出空调产品涨价之时，格力1月5日对外宣布，积极响应2026年家电国家补 贴政策，切实让利消费者，承诺家用空调不涨价。 龙头企业旗帜鲜明地表明态度，给空调行业正在发酵的涨价潮泼了冷水。 1月5日，格力电器CMO（首席营销官）朱磊向《每日经济新闻》记者详细解释了格力空调不涨价背后 的逻辑。他表示，核心目的就是让消费者真正受益。他说："当前铜价上涨确实让行业面临成本增加的 压力，但如果我们跟风涨价，最终会稀释补贴红利。"此外，格力明确表示暂无"铝代铜"计划，背后的 原因也是为消费者负责，守住"十年免费包修"的承诺。 记者从卓创资讯获悉，1月5日，电解铜现货价格再次突破10 ...

Group 1 - Gree Electric Appliances has committed to not raising prices on household air conditioners and has no plans for "aluminum replacing copper" [1] - This decision may put short-term pressure on the company but is expected to strengthen brand premium and user loyalty in the long run, benefiting the high-end market [1] Group 2 - In 2025, the South China Grid's "West-to-East Power Transmission" is projected to reach a record high of 2,616 billion kilowatt-hours, exceeding 311 billion kilowatt-hours compared to 2020 [2] - This increase will support electricity load in Guangdong, reduce manufacturing electricity costs, and accelerate the rise of clean energy, solidifying the energy foundation for regional high-quality development [2] Group 3 - A medium-sized composite wing drone developed by a company in Zhongshan has recently received a type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, marking it as the first unmanned aerial product globally to meet airworthiness requirements in its category [3] - This achievement is expected to enhance Zhongshan's position in the drone industry chain and promote the localization of core components such as flight control and power systems, aiding the rapid development of the low-altitude economy in the Pearl River Delta [3] Group 4 - In December 2025, the number of building sale contracts in Hong Kong reached 8,999, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 63.3% and a month-on-month increase of 26.4% [4] - The total value of contracts was 65 billion HKD, with a year-on-year increase of 52% and a month-on-month increase of 11.3%, driven by factors such as US interest rate cuts, favorable conditions for Hong Kong stocks, and an influx of high-level talent [4] Group 5 - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,828.63 points, up 2.24% [5] Group 6 - The top gainers in the Shenzhen market included *ST Tianlong at 5.39 CNY with a rise of 20.04%, Zhite New Materials at 13.42 CNY with a rise of 20.04%, and Daoshi Technology at 26.99 CNY with a rise of 20.01% [6] - The top losers included Qidi Design at 11.67 CNY with a drop of 16.74%, Anlian Ruishi at 76.00 CNY with a drop of 13.64%, and Shandong Zhanggu at 9.62 CNY with a drop of 10.01% [6]

Group 1 - Gree Electric Appliances announced that it will not raise prices for home air conditioners despite soaring copper prices, reaffirming that there are no plans to replace copper with aluminum [1] - China is the largest producer and consumer of air conditioners globally, but approximately 80% of its copper is imported, contrasting with its 60% share of global electrolytic aluminum production [1]

Core Insights - The 2026 home appliance national subsidy policy is expected to stimulate domestic demand and stabilize retail sales, particularly in the white goods sector [2][3][20] - The policy continues to support the replacement of old appliances with new ones, focusing on six major categories, including refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, with a subsidy of 15% of the product price, capped at 1500 yuan per item [3][21][22] - The white goods production in January showed a positive trend, with a total output of 34.53 million units, representing a 6% year-on-year increase, driven by the national subsidy policy [4][24] Monthly Research Tracking and Investment Thoughts - The national subsidy policy for 2026 aims to boost the replacement demand for home appliances, which is expected to support domestic sales [20][21] - January's white goods production saw a recovery, with air conditioner production increasing by 11% year-on-year, indicating a potential stabilization in demand [4][24] - In November, the domestic sales of major appliances faced pressure due to high base effects from the previous year, but exports of refrigerators and washing machines showed good growth [5][32] Key Data Tracking - In December, the home appliance sector experienced a relative return of -1.06% compared to the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 2.28% [34] - The prices of raw materials such as copper and aluminum increased by 13.5% and 4.8% respectively in December, while cold-rolled steel prices decreased by 3.2% [36] - The shipping index for major routes showed a mixed performance, with the West America route down by 6.4% and the Europe route up by 4.8% [45] Key Company Announcements and Industry Dynamics - The report highlights key companies such as Midea Group, Haier Smart Home, TCL, and Gree Electric as strong performers in the white goods sector, with recommendations for investment based on their resilience and growth potential [14][15][54] - The home appliance industry is expected to face challenges due to high inflation in overseas markets and geopolitical tensions, but leading companies are adapting by enhancing local production capabilities [50][51]

炒股就看金麒麟分析师研报，权威，专业，及时，全面，助您挖掘潜力主题机会！ 记者丨翁榕涛 编辑丨骆一帆 近期，格力电器（000651.SZ）陆续收到投资者及媒体就部分企业推出空调涨价和"铝代铜"计划等相关 问题的咨询，询问公司的态度和计划。 1月5日，格力电器官方微信号发布通知表示，格力家用空调不涨价。同时，为满足格力家用空调十年免 费包修服务标准，暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相关研究能完全满足格力质量和技术标准要求并正式 应用，格力将予以明确标注，充分保障消费者的知情权与选择权。 2025年12月23日，格力电器也曾于投资者互动平台表示，铜是空调的核心原材料，占空调成本的20%左 右，尽管同等情况下，铝材成本约为铜材的1/12（价格约为1/4，密度约为1/3），但其在熔点、热传导 系数、电阻率、耐腐蚀等参数以及长期可靠性等方面，与铜存在较大差距，在其性能、质量和可靠性不 能完全保证的情况下，公司暂时没有"铝代铜"计划。公司重视"铝代铜"技术研究，并将持续关注行业动 态。 Wind数据显示，铜价在近日首次突破10万元关口，2026年1月5日，现货铜价报100620元/吨，这一价格 较2025年初的73830元 ...

编辑丨 骆一帆 记者丨翁榕涛 近期，格力电器（000651.SZ）陆续收到投资者及媒体就部分企业推出空调涨价和"铝代铜"计 划等相关问题的咨询，询问公司的态度和计划。 1月5日，格力电器官方微信号发布通知表示，格力家用空调不涨价。同时，为满足格力家用空 调十年免费包修服务标准，暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相关研究能完全满足格力质量和技 术标准要求并正式应用，格力将予以明确标注，充分保障消费者的知情权与选择权。 Wind数据显示，铜价在近日首次突破10万元关口， 2026年1月5日，现货铜价报100620元/ 吨，这一价格较2025年初的73830元/吨上涨36.28%，较2015年的周期低点涨幅接近2倍。 若以铜原材料占据空调成本的20%计算，这意味着仅因为铜价上涨的因素，每台空调的成本就 上升7.26%左右。 因此，有投资者认为， 现在铜价上涨，很多空调公司都开始用"铝代铜"以降低成本，如果格 力坚持使用铜作为原材料，可能会导致价格上涨并且市场份额流失，失守低端市场。 格力电器市场总监朱磊认为，原材料上涨的成本压力，如果最终被转移分摊给了国家财政与消 费者，不仅削弱了国补政策的惠民实效，也违背了政策出台的 ...

Core Viewpoint - Gree Electric Appliances announced that it will not raise air conditioner prices despite rising copper prices, indicating a strategic decision to maintain market competitiveness while the industry explores aluminum as a substitute for copper in air conditioning systems [3][4]. Group 1: Impact of Rising Copper Prices - The price of copper futures has exceeded $10,000 per ton, leading to increased costs for air conditioning units, where copper constitutes about 40% of the bill of materials (BOM) [5][6]. - Some air conditioning companies have already raised prices due to the surge in copper prices, with one company increasing prices by 5% and another by 2% to 4% [5]. - Gree's decision to keep prices stable is seen as a strategy to enhance its market share and competitiveness amid rising costs [5][6]. Group 2: Aluminum as a Substitute for Copper - The Chinese government has initiated policies to promote the use of aluminum in place of copper, particularly in air conditioning heat exchangers [5][8]. - Gree Electric has been researching aluminum technology for years but has not yet found it to meet the same technical standards as copper, leading to a cautious approach regarding aluminum adoption [3][8]. - Other companies, such as Wanbao, have begun to introduce aluminum-based air conditioners at lower prices compared to traditional copper models, indicating a shift in the market [8]. Group 3: Technical and Market Challenges - The performance standards for aluminum alloy pipes in air conditioning systems are still under development, with ongoing research needed to ensure reliability and efficiency comparable to copper [10][11]. - The industry faces challenges in convincing consumers of the corrosion resistance and overall reliability of aluminum compared to copper, necessitating extensive testing and validation [11][12]. - The transition to aluminum may require significant investment in new manufacturing processes and equipment, as the production techniques for aluminum differ from those for copper [12].