Group 1 - The core theme of the recent investor education course is "Special Representative Litigation Practice and Protection of Small and Medium Investors" [3] - The new securities law implemented in 2020 established a unique collective litigation system in China, allowing investor protection agencies to act as representatives for individual investors in cases of financial fraud and other severe violations [3][4] - The China Securities Investor Service Center has successfully initiated special representative litigation cases, including a notable case against Kangmei Pharmaceutical, resulting in a compensation of 2.459 billion yuan for 52,037 investors [4] Group 2 - The "Investor Education Navigation" online course series aims to help investors understand regulations, identify risks, and promote rational, value-based, and long-term investment philosophies [4] - The course is part of a public welfare initiative organized by the Shaanxi Investor Education Navigation Alliance, marking its fifth year of operation [4][7]

Group 1 - The event "5·15—5·19 Investor Protection Publicity Week" was launched, focusing on capital market regulation and investor protection [1] - Chen Yunsen discussed the current state, issues, and innovative directions of China's capital market regulatory system [1][2] Group 2 - Two main mechanisms of capital market regulation were introduced: public implementation mechanism and private implementation mechanism [2] - The public implementation mechanism is executed by government regulatory bodies, while the private mechanism relies on market participants to protect their rights [2] Group 3 - China's capital market is characterized by a high proportion of retail investors and a low proportion of institutional investors, which influences regulatory focus on protecting small investors [3] - The awareness and ability of small shareholders to protect their rights through various means are relatively weak, affecting the efficiency of public mechanisms [3] Group 4 - The China Securities Investor Service Center (CSISC) plays a unique role in the regulatory framework, combining elements of both public and private mechanisms [2][3] - CSISC tends to select companies for action that have faced regulatory penalties or have strong motives for major shareholder expropriation [3] Group 5 - There is a growing trend of small shareholders actively exercising their voting rights, with a significant increase in rejected proposals in 2024 compared to previous years [6] - The increase in rejected proposals indicates that small shareholders are gradually gaining a voice in corporate governance [6] Group 6 - Shareholder litigation is considered the last line of defense for investor protection, often pursued after other remedies have been exhausted [7] - The number of litigation cases involving small shareholders has been increasing, with 140 cases reported in 2022, indicating a rising awareness of the importance of legal action [7]

5月15日，由《证券日报》社有限责任公司主办，中证中小投资者服务中心有限责任公司（以下简称"中 证投服中心"）、中国上市公司协会为支持单位，北京基金小镇投资者教育基地、东方财富、第一创业 证券联合举办的第七届"5·15-5·19中小投资者保护宣传周"公益活动正式启动。 在首场活动现场，北京市中闻律师事务所合伙人张杨受邀为高校大学生投资者答疑解惑，就中小投资者 保护相关问题进行了深入讲解和交流。 张杨表示，近年来我国从国家层面到监管机构，已经建立了一套多元立体的中小投资者保护机制。这不 仅包括行政处罚、民事赔偿，还涉及刑事追责等多元方式。她强调，中小投资者在面对财务造假等侵权 行为时，可以通过多种途径维护自身权益。 谈及中小投资者的维权途径，张杨介绍了诉讼维权、调解服务。她表示，诉讼是中小投资者维护权益的 重要手段之一，建议投资者在诉讼过程中注意：首先，保存好交易记录，以便确认索赔资格；其次，关 注诉讼时效问题，通常从首次曝光时间开始计算，投资者应积极行权，避免丧失诉讼权利。 除了诉讼，张杨还介绍了多种调解服务渠道。她提到，投资者可以通过中证中小投资者服务中心的公益 诉讼、特别代表人诉讼以及专门的调解服务来维护 ...

Core Viewpoint - The seventh "5.15-5.19 Investor Protection Awareness Week" will be launched on May 15, focusing on enhancing investor protection and awareness in the Chinese capital market [1][2] Group 1: Event Overview - The theme for this year's event is "Practicing 'Three Investments' and Strengthening 'Two Preventions'" [1] - The event will take place in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai, involving regulatory bodies, industry associations, intermediaries, and listed companies [1] - Activities will include expert discussions on ETF investment topics [1] Group 2: Investor Protection Report - The "China Capital Market Investor Protection Report (2025)" will be released, covering six key areas related to investor protection progress [1] - The report will address the comprehensive roadmap for high-quality development in the capital market, legal system construction, and the importance of regulatory responsibilities [1][2] Group 3: Regulatory and Policy Context - Recent policies, including the new "National Nine Articles" and company law revisions, emphasize a people-centered approach to investor protection [2] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) aims to enhance regulatory enforcement and investor protection levels [2] - The event aims to create a safe, transparent, and resilient capital market, making small and medium investors key partners in high-quality market development [2]