Core Points - The Guangzhou Municipal Standing Committee will hold its 40th meeting from July 21 to 22, 2023, to discuss various legislative proposals and government reports [2][3] Group 1: Legislative Proposals - The agenda includes the review and voting on the revised draft of the Guangzhou Land Spatial Planning Regulations and the revised draft of the Guangzhou Housing Safety Management Regulations [2][3] - Additional proposals for review include the second draft of the Guangzhou Patent Protection and Promotion Regulations, the second draft of the Guangzhou Vocational Education Promotion Regulations, and the draft of the Guangzhou Gas Management Regulations [3] Group 2: Government Reports - The meeting will hear reports from the municipal government regarding the execution of the national economic and social development plan for the first half of 2025 and the execution of the municipal budget for the same period [3] - The government will also present the first budget adjustment plan for 2025 and reports on local government debt management for 2024 and the first half of 2025, as well as the status of drug safety and the management of rural homestays [3] Group 3: Court and Committee Reports - Reports from the Guangzhou Maritime Court, Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court, and Guangzhou Internet Court will be presented, focusing on their roles in supporting the development of modern urban construction and cultural industries [3] - The Standing Committee will also review the implementation of the Guangzhou Support for Private Economic Development Regulations [3]

Group 1 - The National Energy Administration (NEA) aims to help private enterprises reduce operational costs by providing free energy monitoring, efficiency diagnosis, and consulting services [1] - The NEA encourages market participants to engage in comprehensive energy services, including energy management and energy-saving renovations, to lower overall energy costs for private enterprises [1] - The NEA and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released an opinion to enhance the electricity service environment, targeting a modernized electricity business environment by 2029 with five key goals [1] Group 2 - The NEA anticipates that electricity supply will generally be secure during the upcoming summer peak demand period, although some regions may experience tight supply during peak hours [2] - The NEA's strategy includes flexible supply measures, monitoring and early warning systems, and enhancing cross-regional electricity optimization to ensure stable electricity supply during peak demand [2]

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China has issued a notice to establish a service consumption and elderly re-lending program with a total quota of 500 billion yuan, aimed at enhancing financial support for key service sectors and the elderly industry [2] - The central bank's monetary policy report emphasizes the implementation of a moderately loose monetary policy, ensuring liquidity is sufficient and aligning social financing scale with economic growth [3] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is seeking public opinion on a revised management method for the securities settlement risk fund to enhance risk prevention capabilities [4] Group 2 - The Shenzhen Municipal Financial Management Bureau and Shenzhen Securities Regulatory Bureau have released an action plan to leverage capital markets in building an industrial financial center from 2025 to 2026 [6] - Companies such as Sanhua Intelligent Control have received approval for issuing overseas listed shares (H-shares), while Wenchan Co. has secured a new customer for a three-in-one motor shell project [8] - Faraday Future reported a revenue of $300,000 in the first quarter of 2025, with financing cash inflows exceeding operational outflows [8]