新华财经晚报：2025年12月18日海南自贸港全岛封关正式启动

Domestic News - The Ministry of Commerce announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng will hold economic and trade talks with the U.S. in Sweden from July 27 to 30, focusing on mutual respect and cooperation [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission confirmed that Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start its closure on December 18, 2025, aiming to enhance openness and high-quality development [2] - The Ministry of Public Security will strengthen the regulation of "intelligent driving" systems, emphasizing that drivers remain responsible for their actions [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission is working on improving the collaboration between state-owned and private enterprises, aiming to enhance economic vitality and competitiveness [3] - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development reported that 16,500 urban old residential communities were renovated in the first half of the year, with a target of 25,000 by 2025 [3] - The National Energy Administration is set to conduct inspections on coal production to ensure stable supply and order in the coal market [4] - The State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated discussions with major food delivery platforms to address competitive practices and ensure consumer protection [5] International News - U.S. President Trump announced a significant trade agreement with Japan, involving a $550 billion investment from Japan and a 15% tariff on U.S. exports to Japan [6] - Reports indicate that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may resign by the end of August due to electoral losses, although he has denied these claims [6] - The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index for Australia showed a 6-month annualized growth rate of 0.03%, indicating a slight improvement from the previous month [7] Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3582.3, up 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.37% to 11059.04 [8] - The Hang Seng Index increased by 1.62% to 25538.07, reflecting positive market sentiment [8] - The onshore and offshore RMB appreciated slightly against the dollar, closing at 7.161 and 7.1612 respectively [8]