晚报 | 12月15日主题前瞻

Film Industry - As of December 13, 2025, China's box office has surpassed 50 billion yuan, an increase of nearly 7.5 billion yuan compared to the entire year of 2024, with 1.194 billion moviegoers, an increase of approximately 184 million compared to 2024 [1] - The animated film "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child" leads the box office with 15.446 billion yuan [1] - Analysts believe that the high reputation and high screening rate of the imported animated film "Zootopia 2" may help its box office exceed expectations, while the upcoming "Avatar 3: The Way of Fire" is expected to further boost box office performance [1] Brain Science - Brain Tiger Technology announced the completion of the first clinical trial of its fully implanted, wireless brain-computer interface product, which allows a patient with complete paralysis to browse the web and play games [2] - The global brain-computer interface market is projected to reach approximately $2.62 billion in 2024 and $2.94 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.35% expected to reach $12.4 billion by 2034 [2] Metaverse - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is soliciting opinions on the "Metaverse Industry Comprehensive Standardization System Construction Guide (2026 Edition)," aiming to establish over 20 national and industry standards by 2028 [3] - The metaverse is characterized by immersive interconnectivity between digital and physical worlds, with significant growth potential in areas such as XR, AIGC, and blockchain technologies [3] Rural Revitalization - The Ministry of Commerce and other financial authorities issued a notice to enhance collaboration between commerce and finance to boost consumption, particularly in rural areas [4] - The retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas are projected to reach 6.6729 trillion yuan in 2024, growing at a rate of 4.3%, which is faster than urban areas [4] Cannabis - Former President Trump is reportedly pushing for a historic plan to lower the federal regulation level of cannabis to that of common prescription painkillers, marking a significant shift in U.S. federal drug policy [5] Commercial Space - SpaceX is preparing for a potential IPO in 2026, with a target valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion, comparable to Saudi Aramco's record valuation [6] - The rapid expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service and ongoing projects like the Starship lunar and Mars missions are key factors driving the IPO [6] Smart Healthcare - The National Medical Insurance Administration plans to advance smart healthcare initiatives by promoting AI development in the medical insurance sector and hosting competitions for AI-assisted diagnosis [7] - The integration of AI in healthcare is expected to accelerate, with significant investments from leading companies in the sector [7]