Group 1 - The People's Bank of China indicates there is still room for interest rate cuts this year, with the current average reserve requirement ratio at 6.3% [6] - Xiaomi launches a 7-year low-interest car purchase policy for its new electric SUV, with monthly payments starting at 2,593 yuan [10] - The Philippines announces visa-free entry for Chinese citizens starting January 16, 2026, allowing a stay of up to 14 days [10] Group 2 - Xunlei restarts litigation against former CEO Chen Lei, claiming he secretly siphoned off company assets, seeking 200 million yuan in damages [10] - Golden Dragon Fish plans to transfer 50% stakes in its Shanghai and Kunshan subsidiaries to Mars China for a total consideration of 60 million USD [11] - SF Express and Jitu Express announce a strategic mutual shareholding agreement, with a total investment amounting to 8.3 billion HKD [8] Group 3 - Wang's Restaurant announces the closure of 102 stores, representing 30% of its total outlets, while ensuring all employees will receive their wages and customers can refund their prepaid cards [1] - The luxury brand Hermès responds to the controversy over an 18,000 yuan yo-yo, stating it is a new product with thoughtful design [4] - The Louvre Museum increases ticket prices for non-European Economic Area visitors by approximately 45% to fund infrastructure upgrades [13] Group 4 - KKR completes fundraising of 2.5 billion USD for a private credit fund focused on high-quality credit assets in the Asia-Pacific region [21] - TSMC forecasts Q1 2026 revenue between 34.6 billion to 35.8 billion USD, indicating a 4.4% quarter-over-quarter increase [17] - Li Ning reports a low single-digit decline in retail sales for the fourth quarter, with a total of 6,091 sales points in China [18]
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