Group 1 - The UK and US have reached an agreement allowing UK pharmaceuticals to enter the US tariff-free, in exchange for reduced funding returns to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) [2] - The US Trade Representative's office announced that the UK will increase its net price for new drugs by 25% [2] - The agreement will reduce the rebate rate on drug sales from approximately 23% to a maximum of 15% [2] Group 2 - The Chinese government has issued a new list of industry sectors eligible for infrastructure real estate investment trusts (REITs), including clean energy projects such as wind, solar, and nuclear power [6] - The list aims to enhance investment in energy infrastructure and promote sustainable development [6] Group 3 - The UK government plans to permanently link undergraduate tuition fees in England to inflation and impose a 6% surcharge on international students' fees to fund domestic students [19] - This marks a significant adjustment to the higher education funding system in the UK, which has faced criticism from universities and student groups [19] Group 4 - ByteDance has clarified that it is collaborating with mobile manufacturers, including ZTE, to develop an AI assistant software but has no plans to create its own smartphones [23] - The company is currently in discussions with multiple phone manufacturers for assistant collaborations [23] Group 5 - Apple announced the retirement of its AI chief, John Giannandrea, who will continue as an advisor until spring 2026, with Amar Subramanya taking over his role [26] - Subramanya will oversee key areas including Apple's foundational models and AI safety [26]
英国和美国敲定药品零关税安排，英方将增加新药支出；外交部回应法国总统马克龙将访华；乌代表团团长称乌美佛州会谈“取得显著进展”｜早报
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-02 00:07