2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-12 05:14Group 1 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with other regulatory bodies, held a meeting to discuss the regulation of the power and energy storage battery industry, involving 16 companies including major players like CATL and BYD [1] - The meeting aimed to address and mitigate irrational competition within the battery sector, highlighting the need for industry self-discipline [3] Group 2 - Emmanuel Faber, the ISSB Chair, welcomed the release of the "Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standards No. 1 - Climate (Trial)" by the Chinese Ministry of Finance and ten other ministries, marking a significant step towards enhancing global comparability in ESG disclosures [2] - The Hong Kong Accounting and Financial Reporting Council has introduced a consultation document for a sustainable information assurance framework, indicating a move towards standardized and regulated sustainability disclosures in Hong Kong [4] Group 3 - Long-term implications for airlines are highlighted as EVA Air faces scrutiny after an incident involving a physical altercation between the captain and co-pilot during taxiing, leading to an internal investigation and the suspension of the captain [5] - Quartz Co., a subsidiary of Quartz Holdings, was fined 2.7 million RMB for violating trade secrets, which may impact its operational integrity and market position [6] Group 4 - The China Securities Association has issued a warning regarding the lack of effective management mechanisms in certain brokerage firms, which could lead to penalties in future evaluations [7] - Estée Lauder reported that two-thirds of its management positions are held by women, reflecting the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion within its workforce [8]