Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-25 23:09Group 1 - The price of silver in Shanghai rose by 5.50%, reaching a historical high of 18,131 RMB per kilogram [4] - JD.com announced its year-end bonus plan for 2025, with departments upgraded to 19 salaries offering up to 22 salaries for top performers, and those upgraded to 20 salaries offering up to 24 salaries [25] - JD.com's average salary for the procurement and sales department is expected to reach 25 salaries this year, with a target of 26 salaries in 2026 [25] Group 2 - The Egyptian central bank decided to lower the benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points, bringing the deposit rate down to 20% and the loan rate to 21% [4] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed strong opposition to the U.S. imposing additional tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products, stating that it does not recognize the conclusions of the U.S. 301 investigation [6] - The Ministry of Commerce also responded to questions regarding TikTok's establishment of a joint venture in the U.S., emphasizing the need for solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations [5] Group 3 - The National Defense Ministry of China stated that it will increase pressure in response to provocations from Taiwan independence advocates, emphasizing the necessity of military preparedness [8] - The Chinese government announced an increase in the compensation and living allowance standards for certain retired military personnel and other beneficiaries starting from August 1, 2025 [9] - The National Tobacco Monopoly Administration is seeking public opinion on a draft notice to enforce restrictive policies on the e-cigarette industry [7] Group 4 - Longi Green Energy confirmed a price increase for silicon wafers, with average increases reaching 12% [20] - Xiaomi announced the price of its new flagship model, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, starting at 6,999 RMB, reflecting a 500 RMB increase from the previous model [21] - Deep Blue Automotive completed a C-round financing of 6.122 billion RMB, aimed at enhancing its competitiveness in the new energy vehicle sector [26]