Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, emphasizing counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments to support stable economic growth and reasonable price recovery [2] - The PBOC aims to maintain ample liquidity and ensure that the growth of social financing and money supply aligns with economic growth and price level expectations [2] - The focus may shift towards improving the transmission mechanism of interest rates to reduce idle capital in the financial system [2][3] U.S.-China Trade Relations - The U.S. government announced it will not impose additional tariffs on Chinese chips for at least 18 months, with a planned tariff increase set for June 2027 [4] - This decision is seen as a temporary measure to avoid escalating trade tensions, especially as the U.S. seeks to attract global chip production back to its shores [5] Foreign Investment - The new "Encouraged Foreign Investment Industries Directory" will take effect on February 1, 2026, with a total of 1,679 entries, an increase of 205 from the previous version [6] - The directory emphasizes advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, particularly in central and western regions of China [6][7] Currency Exchange Rates - The offshore RMB has risen above the 7 mark against the USD for the first time since October, with a year-to-date appreciation of 4.6% [8] - The recent strengthening of the RMB is attributed to a weakening dollar and expectations of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [8][9] Real Estate Policy - Beijing has relaxed housing purchase restrictions for non-local families, reducing the required social security or tax payment period for purchasing homes [10] - The policy aims to stimulate housing demand, particularly for families with multiple children, and aligns with the current market conditions [11] Chip Industry Developments - NVIDIA has reached a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Groq, acquiring its chip technology while allowing Groq to operate independently [12] - This move is seen as a strategy to enhance NVIDIA's AI chip capabilities without triggering antitrust concerns [12][13] Fund Manager Changes - A record 453 fund managers have left their positions this year, indicating significant changes within the industry amid regulatory reforms [14] - The reforms are aimed at linking fund performance to manager compensation, promoting a more competitive environment [15]
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