Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-12-18 13:58Group 1 - New stock offerings include Qiangyi Co. with an issuance price of 85.09 CNY per share and a subscription limit of 0.75 million shares, Yufan Technology at 22.29 CNY per share with a limit of 0.85 million shares, and Shuangxin Environmental Protection at 6.85 CNY per share with a limit of 60 million shares [2] - The Ministry of Commerce announced that some Chinese exporters have met the basic requirements for applying for general licenses regarding rare earth export controls, with some applications already approved [3] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is proposing a new trading unit framework to enhance market efficiency and reduce investment thresholds, which includes lowering the minimum value for trading units from 2000 HKD to 1000 HKD [4] Group 2 - The State Council issued guidelines to combat illegal activities related to tobacco, aiming to address issues such as counterfeiting and smuggling [4] - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission released measures for accountability in investment violations, categorizing asset losses and defining responsibilities based on severity [5] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the photovoltaic industry will enter a critical governance phase by 2026, focusing on capacity regulation and management of manufacturing projects [5] Group 3 - The Bank of England announced a reduction in the benchmark interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking the lowest rate since February 2023 [6] - Haitian Flavor Industry plans to distribute a special dividend of 3 CNY per share [8] - Sichuan Road and Bridge has been acquired by Zhongyou Insurance, reaching a 5% shareholding [8]