新华财经早报：12月19日

Group 1: Trade and Regulatory Developments - The Ministry of Commerce strongly opposes the European Commission's recent investigations into multiple Chinese companies under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), highlighting the discriminatory nature of these actions and calling for a fair business environment for foreign investment in Europe [1][1][1] - Ongoing consultations between China and Europe regarding the electric vehicle case are aimed at resolving differences through dialogue, with an emphasis on mutual respect for each other's concerns [1][1][1] - The Ministry of Commerce has approved some general license applications for rare earth exports, indicating progress in compliance and regulatory understanding among Chinese exporters [1][1][1] Group 2: Industry-Specific Policies - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that the photovoltaic industry will enter a critical governance phase in 2026, focusing on capacity regulation and project management to ensure a balanced market [1][1][1] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasizes the need to promote private investment, particularly in key sectors like railways and nuclear power, and to support private enterprises in public-private partnership projects [1][1][1] Group 3: Financial Market Updates - The European Central Bank has maintained its key interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive quarter, while the Bank of England has reduced its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, marking the fourth rate cut this year [4][4][4] - The U.S. Labor Department reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November, indicating a decrease from the previous month [4][4][4] Group 4: Corporate Announcements - Shenzhen Dapu Microelectronics Co., Ltd. is set to have its IPO application reviewed by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, marking it as the first unprofitable company to seek listing on the ChiNext board [2][2][2] - Several companies, including Haitai Flavor Industry and Bank of Communications, have announced dividend distributions and stock repurchase plans, reflecting ongoing corporate governance and shareholder engagement [6][6][6]