36氪·2026-01-10 01:19Group 1 - Hainan Airlines experienced a temporary system failure that caused some flight ticket prices to display abnormally low rates, with prices as low as 70 yuan for a flight from Hangzhou to Shenzhen, equating to 0.4 of the original price [3] - The airline confirmed that all tickets sold during the incident remain valid and that the system has been restored to normal operations [3] Group 2 - Major banks in China have seen short-term large-denomination certificate of deposit (CD) rates drop below 1%, entering the "0" range, with rates for 1-month and 3-month CDs at 0.9% [5] - The decline in rates indicates a significant shift in the banking sector, aligning short-term CD rates closely with regular fixed-term deposit rates [5] Group 3 - The Supreme People's Court of China has clarified that funds given for purchasing cars or houses with the intent of marriage should be treated as bride price, impacting legal interpretations of such financial transactions [4] - This ruling may influence future disputes regarding financial gifts in the context of marriage, potentially leading to increased legal cases in this area [4] Group 4 - Apple is reportedly accelerating the selection process for a new CEO, with John Ternus, the current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, emerging as a leading candidate [6] - The current CEO, Tim Cook, has expressed a desire to reduce his workload, indicating a potential transition in leadership within the company [6] Group 5 - Xiaomi has announced a price reduction for its Xiaomi 17 model and has eliminated the use of small print in its marketing materials, responding to criticism regarding transparency in advertising [8] - The company aims to enhance user experience by ensuring that key information is clearly presented [8] Group 6 - The number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany has reached a 20-year high, with 15,619 cases reported in 2025, reflecting ongoing structural pressures in the economy [20] - This trend indicates significant challenges for businesses in Germany, with a notable impact on employment as approximately 170,000 jobs were affected by these bankruptcies [20]