Group 1 - The U.S. stock market indices collectively rose, with the Dow Jones increasing by 0.6%, the S&P 500 by 0.32%, and the Nasdaq by 0.22%, marking five consecutive days of gains and setting historical closing highs for the Dow and S&P 500 [4] - Major technology stocks showed mixed performance, with Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, Amazon, and Meta slightly up, while Google, Nvidia, Tesla, and Intel experienced slight declines [4] - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell by 0.07%, with mixed results for Chinese concept stocks; Zhihu rose nearly 2%, while Pinduoduo and Yum China increased over 1%, and Kingsoft Cloud and iQIYI dropped over 1% [4] Group 2 - International oil prices showed mixed results, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rising by 0.03% to $58.4 per barrel, while Brent crude oil fell by 0.05% to $61.84 per barrel [5] - International gold prices slightly adjusted, with spot gold down by 0.01% to $4479.39 per ounce, and COMEX gold futures also down by 0.01% to $4505.4 per ounce [6] - Spot silver increased by 0.5% to $71.81 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures rose by 1.04% to $71.875 per ounce, continuing to set historical highs [7] Group 3 - The People's Bank of China announced a 400 billion yuan MLF operation to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a one-year term set for December 25, 2025 [12] - The central bank also conducted a 260 billion yuan 7-day reverse repurchase operation at an interest rate of 1.4%, with a net withdrawal of 208 billion yuan due to the maturity of 468 billion yuan in reverse repos [12] Group 4 - The Chinese government released the "Encouragement Directory for Foreign Investment Industries (2025 Edition)," effective from February 1, 2026, aimed at attracting foreign investment in advanced manufacturing, modern services, high-tech, and energy-saving sectors [10][11] - The directory is part of a broader strategy to guide foreign investment towards the central and western regions of China [10] Group 5 - Ningde Times' Yichun lithium mine is expected to resume production around the Spring Festival, following a pause due to the expiration of its mining license in August [20] - The resumption of the lithium mine is significant for securing lithium resource supply, impacting the battery industry and the new energy vehicle supply chain [20] Group 6 - BYD and Volcano Engine announced a deep cooperation in the smart cockpit field, integrating a large model into BYD's DiLink system, covering all current models across five brands [21] - This collaboration is expected to enhance user experience and product competitiveness in the automotive sector [21] Group 7 - Chang'an Automobile responded to rumors regarding the loss of state assets due to the auction of scrap iron, stating that the information is false and has negatively impacted the company's reputation [22] - The company plans to take legal action against those spreading false information to protect its interests [22] Group 8 - Tsinghua University issued a statement addressing the spread of false enrollment information by unauthorized entities, emphasizing that all admissions policies are based on official announcements [24] - This move aims to maintain the university's reputation and ensure compliance in the admissions process [24]