Core Viewpoint - The Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce is organizing a special event on September 25 in Fuzhou to enhance international trade compliance capabilities and reduce international trade risks [1]. Event Details - **Date and Time**: September 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM [3] - **Location**: Fuzhou Xihu Hotel, 2nd Floor Conference Room [3] - **Organizers**: - Host: Fujian Provincial Department of Commerce - Undertaker: China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products - Co-organizer: ZTE Corporation - Supporters: Zhonglun Law Firm, Dow Jones China [3] Participants - Participants include members from the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, provincial commerce departments, key foreign trade enterprises, and compliance experts [3]. Agenda Overview - **9:30-9:40**: Opening remarks by Chen Lin (Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Commerce in Fuzhou) and Shi Yonghong (Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products) [4]. - **9:40-10:40**: Interpretation of Chinese export control laws and practical application for dual-use item export licenses by experts from the Ministry of Commerce [4]. - **10:40-11:20**: Discussion on compliance risks for enterprises going abroad and practical responses by Wang Feng (Partner at Zhonglun Law Firm) [4]. - **11:20-12:00**: Presentation on how high-level compliance can support high-quality enterprise development by Huang Zhiming (Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of ZTE) [5]. - **1:00-1:40**: New paradigms of compliance digitalization by Xie Xianxin (Deputy Director of Export Control Compliance at ZTE) [5]. - **1:40-2:20**: Trends and case studies on global export controls and economic sanctions by Ma Jianxin (Head of Risk Compliance for Dow Jones China) [5]. - **2:20-3:00**: Key points for overall planning and implementation of compliance management systems by Guo Peng (Deputy Director of the Legal Department at the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products) [5]. Key Speakers - **Wang Feng**: Expert in trade compliance management and cross-border investment safety with nearly 30 years of experience [7]. - **Huang Zhiming**: Responsible for compliance management and cultural development at ZTE since 2002 [9]. - **Xie Xianxin**: Focused on compliance digitalization in the telecommunications industry with 20 years of experience [11]. - **Ma Jianxin**: Specializes in comprehensive risk management and economic sanctions at Dow Jones [13]. - **Guo Peng**: Involved in establishing compliance service centers and guiding enterprises in compliance mechanisms [15].

Economic Overview - The economy of Shaanxi Province has shown a stable and positive trend from January to August, with effective investment and a good growth momentum in the consumer market [3] Industrial Production - The industrial production in Shaanxi has remained stable, with a year-on-year increase of 8.4% in the added value of industrial enterprises above a designated size [1] - Key product outputs include: - Raw coal production increased by 2.2% - Natural gas production increased by 3.4% - Automobile production increased by 16.6%, with new energy vehicles up by 17.6% - Solar cell production surged by 40.5% - Engine production rose by 35.4% [1] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment in Shaanxi grew by 4.1% year-on-year, with notable increases in different sectors: - Primary industry investment rose by 12.8% - Secondary industry investment increased by 18.3% - Tertiary industry investment decreased by 2.9% [1] Consumer Market - The consumer market has shown good growth, with retail sales of consumer goods above a designated size increasing by 7.9% year-on-year [1] - Breakdown of consumer spending includes: - Catering revenue increased by 2.5% - Retail sales of goods grew by 8.4% - Retail sales of communication equipment surged by 55.2%, with smartphones doubling in sales - Retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment increased by 33.7% [1] Foreign Trade - Foreign trade in Shaanxi has experienced rapid growth, with total import and export value reaching 332.597 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.5% [2] - Exports amounted to 230.434 billion yuan, up by 13.2%, while imports were 102.163 billion yuan, increasing by 4.8% - The trade surplus stood at 128.270 billion yuan [2]

Group 1: Domestic ESG Policy News - China's first national standard for green data centers, "Green Data Center Evaluation," was officially implemented on June 1, outlining requirements for energy efficiency, green design, procurement, operation, and services [2] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the "China Climate Change Adaptation Progress Report (2024)" on June 25, reflecting the progress and effectiveness of climate change adaptation efforts in China [2] Group 2: International ESG Developments - The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2 received equivalent recognition from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 102 for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure, allowing companies to meet both standards simultaneously [4] Group 3: ESG Preferred Index Performance - The Dongfang Jincheng Credit - CSI 800 ESG Industry Preferred Index has a cumulative return of 30.88% and an annualized return of 4.41% since January 1, 2019, while the industry underperforming index has a cumulative return of -22.42% and an annualized return of -3.99% [6] - The preferred index underperformed the CSI 800 benchmark by 4.09%, while the underperforming index lagged by 57.40% [6] Group 4: Monthly Performance - The ESG industry preferred index showed a maximum monthly increase of 2.00% on June 24, with a monthly return of -3.64%, compared to a 2.45% return for the CSI 800 index [7] Group 5: ESG Risk Events - During the reporting period from June 1 to June 30, 18 ESG risk events were monitored among A-share listed companies, resulting in total penalties of RMB 278,235,160.04 [9] - The majority of ESG risk events occurred in heavy industry manufacturing, electronics, daily consumption, and finance, with heavy industry manufacturing incurring penalties exceeding RMB 200 million [9] - Regions with significant penalties included Tianjin, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang, with Tianjin's penalties exceeding RMB 25 million [12][13]

Group 1 - The National Intellectual Property Administration announced the results of the 25th China Patent Awards, with Shenzhen achieving a record high of 81 awards, accounting for approximately 10.5% of the national total [1] - Shenzhen won 9 gold awards, including 5 China Patent Gold Awards and 4 China Design Gold Awards, representing 22.5% of the national gold awards [1] - The city maintained a leading position in core intellectual property indicators, with a total patent authorization of 241,900 in 2024, reflecting its strong performance in technological innovation [1] Group 2 - The role of private enterprises in technological innovation is increasingly significant, with companies like Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and BYD contributing to the majority of the gold awards [2] - Shenzhen's leading tech companies continued high R&D investments in 2024, with Huawei investing nearly 180 billion yuan, Tencent 70.7 billion yuan, and BYD 54.2 billion yuan [2] - The Private Economy Promotion Law encourages private enterprises to play an active role in driving technological innovation and developing new production capacities [2] Group 3 - Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are expected to trigger a new round of research competition, with companies willing to invest in R&D gaining competitive advantages [3] - Huawei's significant investment of 180 billion yuan in R&D, including 60 billion yuan for basic theoretical research, highlights the importance of foundational research for breakthroughs [3] - Increased emphasis on technological R&D is anticipated to enhance the quality of the Chinese economy and its resilience [3]