Group 1 - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) launched a special action to enhance the market value of its listed companies during an investor communication event held on December 16 [1] - The action aims to improve investment value and increase shareholder returns through three main aspects: enhancing governance efficiency, improving the return system, and optimizing capital layout [1][2] - The governance efficiency will focus on management enhancement, strategic development planning, capital operation, and talent development in the capital market [1] - The return system will emphasize quality information disclosure, investor relations management, and a stable cash dividend policy, along with share buybacks to enhance shareholder returns [1] - The capital layout optimization will involve mergers and acquisitions, equity financing, and adjustments to the industrial layout to enhance the overall market value of listed companies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] Group 2 - The event included executives from nine listed companies under Sinopec, as well as representatives from state-owned securities regulatory agencies, central enterprises, and financial institutions [2] Group 3 - The U.S. stock market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 decline for three consecutive days, while large tech stocks mostly rose [3] - The Dow Jones fell by 302.3 points to close at 48,114.26, a decrease of 0.62%, and the S&P 500 dropped by 16.25 points to 6,800.26, a decline of 0.24% [3] - The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 54.05 points to 23,111.46, a rise of 0.23%, with Tesla reaching a historic high [3] Group 4 - The European Union is preparing to propose easing emissions regulations for new cars, effectively abolishing the ban on internal combustion engines, allowing manufacturers to slow down the rollout of electric vehicles [4] - This move aligns the EU's policies more closely with the U.S., where former President Trump is rolling back automotive efficiency standards [4] - Ford has announced a $19.5 billion charge related to its electric vehicle business overhaul due to the profitability challenges faced by global automakers [4] Group 5 - The Ministry of Commerce of China announced that starting December 17, 2025, anti-dumping duties will be imposed on imported pork and pork products from the EU for a period of five years [5] - The anti-dumping duties will be calculated based on the customs-determined taxable price of the imported goods [5] Group 6 - China Energy Engineering Corporation announced that the first phase of the world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia integrated project, the Zhongnengjian Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park, has officially commenced operations [6][7] Group 7 - Kangfeng Biotechnology received approval from the National Medical Products Administration for its anti-reflux system, enhancing the diversity of its product portfolio [8] Group 8 - Hansoh Pharmaceutical entered into a licensing agreement with Glenmark for the commercialization of Amivantamab, a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer [9] - The agreement includes upfront payments and potential milestone payments exceeding $1 billion, along with tiered royalties on net sales in the licensed regions [9] Group 9 - Shandong High Holding signed an EPC contract for a wind farm project in Guangxi, marking its active integration into the clean energy sector [10] Group 10 - MMG Australia Limited and Minmetals North-Europe signed a sales agreement for Rosebery concentrate, covering 100% of production for 2026 and 2027, with an expected annual output of approximately 6,000 dry metric tons [11] Group 11 - China General Nuclear Power Corporation announced the commencement of full construction for the Ningde Unit 6 nuclear reactor, marking a significant milestone in its development [12] Group 12 - Daqi Pharmaceutical received approval in Malaysia for its drug Selinexor to treat relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in adult patients [13] Group 13 - CIMC Enric's first large-scale biomass methanol project in Guangdong officially commenced production, with an expected annual capacity of 50,000 tons [14] - The project aims to achieve full operational capacity before the 2026 Spring Festival, contributing significantly to revenue [14][15] - The company is also exploring a second phase of the project, with plans for an annual output of 200,000 tons by 2027 [15]