2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-08 23:22Macro Economy - The Ministry of Commerce announced an evaluation of Meta's acquisition of the AI platform Manus, focusing on compliance with laws related to export control and foreign investment [2] - Guangzhou has introduced a plan to develop advanced manufacturing, emphasizing the cultivation of five strategic industries including AI, semiconductors, and new energy [2] - A meeting by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology highlighted irrational competition in the battery industry, calling for capacity management and macroeconomic regulation to prevent overcapacity risks [2] - Recent geological surveys reported breakthroughs in chromium ore and unconventional oil and gas exploration in China [2] - The China Manned Space Engineering Office announced 86 new scientific projects for the space station in 2025, marking several firsts [2] Investment News - The A-share market's margin trading balance reached a historical high of 26,047 billion yuan, with a daily increase of approximately 24.8 billion yuan [4] - HSBC and Hang Seng Bank announced the approval of HSBC's privatization proposal for Hang Seng, with shares expected to be delisted on January 27 [4] - Gold has surpassed U.S. Treasury bonds to become the largest reserve asset globally, with a value of 3.93 trillion USD compared to 3.88 trillion USD for U.S. bonds [4] - The AI search market is experiencing significant changes, with Google Gemini's daily page views increasing by 24% to 56 million, while ChatGPT's views decreased by 9% to 178 million [4] - New stock issuance on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges increased by 110% year-on-year, with first-day gains averaging 213% [5] Company Movements - A merger between China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation and China Aviation Oil Group has been approved, aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs [6] - Alibaba's Taobao Flash has stabilized at an average of 10 million non-food orders per day, with plans for increased investment to capture market share [6] - NIO plans to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets this year, with a launch in Thailand scheduled for March [6] - Industrial Fulian announced a cash dividend of 6.55 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, with the record date set for January 15, 2026 [7]