新华财经周报：8月18日至8月24日

Key Points - The State Council is focusing on implementing large-scale equipment updates and a consumption upgrade policy to boost sports consumption potential and promote high-quality development in the sports industry [1] - The Ministry of Finance allows local governments to utilize general and special bonds for the construction costs of existing PPP projects, enhancing financial support for these initiatives [2] - The announcement regarding the personal pension system includes three new scenarios for pension withdrawals, effective from September 1, aimed at increasing accessibility [1] - The introduction of tax exemptions for childcare subsidies is set to take effect from January 1, 2025, promoting family support [3] - New regulations on rare earth mining and smelting have been issued to ensure compliance and proper management within the industry [4] - The average pig-to-grain price ratio has dropped below 6:1, prompting the National Development and Reform Commission to enter a warning zone and initiate measures to stabilize the pork market [5] - The financial regulatory authority is seeking opinions on a draft for managing commercial bank merger loans, categorizing them into control-type and equity-type loans [5] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is considering a 24-hour trading mechanism, following Nasdaq's plans, which will require system upgrades and regulatory adjustments [8] - The Shanghai Municipal Government is promoting the application of industrial robots in key sectors to enhance production efficiency and safety [9]