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Macro News - The State Council, led by Premier Li Qiang, has initiated measures to gradually implement free preschool education, emphasizing the need for local governments to refine work plans and ensure timely funding allocation [4] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is soliciting public opinions on the revised Corporate Governance Code, which aims to enhance the supervision of directors and senior management, and improve incentive and restraint mechanisms [5][6] - The Ministry of Finance reported that in the first half of 2025, the national general public budget expenditure reached 14,127.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.4%, while revenue decreased by 0.3% to 11,556.6 billion yuan [6] - The National Bureau of Statistics indicated that in June, the profit decline of industrial enterprises above designated size narrowed compared to May, with rapid profit growth in new momentum industries like equipment manufacturing [6] Industry News - The Insurance Association announced that the current standard interest rate for ordinary life insurance products is 1.99%, leading major life insurance companies to adjust their rates downwards [9] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with ten other departments, released a plan to promote agricultural product consumption, focusing on optimizing supply, innovating circulation, and activating market demand [9] - The China Pesticide Industry Association has launched a three-year campaign to address issues like hidden additives and illegal production in the pesticide industry, aiming to curb disorderly competition [9] - The Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, with Shanghai as a potential headquarters [10] - The Shanghai land auction set a new record for residential land prices, with a floor price of 200,257 yuan per square meter [11] Company News - China Duty Free Group reported a total revenue of 28.151 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year decline of 9.96%, with net profit down 20.81% to 2.6 billion yuan [14] - Huayou Cobalt announced plans to acquire a 49% stake in Wuhan Junheng Technology through a combination of stock issuance and cash payment, marking a significant asset restructuring [14] - Several companies, including *ST Muban and Taiyuan Heavy Industry, received notices from the CSRC regarding investigations into alleged financial misconduct and information disclosure violations [16][17] - Shijiazhuang Railway announced a cooperation agreement with the Guangzhou Municipal Government for the Guangzhou East Station renovation project, with a total investment of approximately 16.66 billion yuan [12]