潘家园街道工委书记陈文刚表示，潘家园作为承载京城文化记忆的重要地标，始终致力于让优秀传统文 化"活"起来、"火"起来。此次活动正是潘家园推动文化产业发展的重要举措，旨在激发地区消费潜力， 提振市场活力，打造集文化传承、艺术鉴赏、消费体验于一体的特色拍卖业态模式。 北京拍卖协会会长姚光锋表示，拍卖行业在文化传承与市场活力连接中具有重要作用。"CITY拍购 季"这一活动主题充分展现了潘家园地区的多元消费体验和潮流属性，与当下拍卖交易的发展态势十分 契合，是文化消费体验上的一大创新。 9月17日，由朝阳区潘家园街道工委、办事处主办，北京拍卖协会等单位支持的"国潮新生·典藏未 来"2025中国·潘家园CITY拍购季活动在北京古玩城正式启动。"北京拍卖协会拍品展示中心003号"在现 场正式揭牌，该展示中心由北京拍卖协会、潘家园街道办事处、中国·潘家园文化产业联盟共建，标志 着潘家园地区在文化艺术品展示交流领域迈出全新的一步。 他提出，拍卖交易要拥抱每个行业，让公开、公平、公正、诚实信用的交易方式深入人心，北京拍卖协 会将与各界合作，共同推动文物艺术品市场的发展，为首都文化产业的繁荣贡献力量。 数据发布环节，北京拍卖协会 ...

2025年5月26日，中信国际拍卖2025年春季艺术珍品拍卖会（第二期）在香港圆满收槌。本次拍卖会 以"近现代书画与古代瓷器"为双核心主线，整场竞投气氛热烈，成交踊跃，多项拍品以远超估价的价格 落槌，诞生了包括刷新艺术家个人拍卖纪录在内的多项重量级成交，充分展现了亚洲艺术市场在核心板 块上的强劲深度与活力。 此外，拍卖会亦关注了现当代艺术的发展。当代艺术家韦依心的油画作品《晚泊笑对鸬鹚声》以377.60 万港元顺利成交。该作品以其独特的东方诗意与当代视觉语言融合的风格，吸引了藏家的注意，其稳健 的成交价反映了市场对于具有个人鲜明风格和潜力的中青年艺术家作品的认可与支持，显示出艺术市场 收藏脉络的多元化和健康基础。 业内专家分析认为，本次中信国际春拍的成功，凸显了在当前艺术市场环境下，藏家对于艺术史地位明 确、品相顶尖的"生货"（即多年未在市场露面的重要藏品）充满信心。近现代书画与古代瓷器作为中国 传统艺术收藏的两大核心门类，其精品策略再次被验证是市场稳健前行的基石。拍卖结果不仅反映了亚 洲藏家深厚的购买力，更预示着未来市场将进一步向"精品化、专业化"方向深化发展。 本场拍卖的最大焦点无疑是近现代书画大师傅抱石 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Christie's has appointed Rahul Kadakia as the new President of Asia-Pacific, effective January 2026, amidst significant changes in the auction market and a focus on expanding the company's presence in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Management Changes - Bonnie Brennan, CEO of Christie's, announced the appointment of Rahul Kadakia as the Asia-Pacific President, highlighting the importance of this role during a critical time for the art market in the region [4]. - Kadakia, a veteran with 29 years of experience at Christie's, has a rich background in the auction market, having worked in various global locations including London, Geneva, and New York [5]. Group 2: Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, Christie's global auction turnover was approximately $2.061 billion, a slight decrease of 1% compared to the previous year, with the Asia-Pacific region contributing 21% of this total [6]. - The Asia-Pacific region accounted for 40% of Christie's new buyer contributions, with over one-third of these buyers coming from mainland China [7]. Group 3: Future Challenges - The appointment of Kadakia comes at a time when the Asia-Pacific region's contribution to Christie's total sales has been declining, dropping from 28% in 2023 to 26% in 2024 [6]. - Kadakia is expected to focus on attracting younger collectors to revitalize the Asia-Pacific market and improve performance in the region [7].

Core Viewpoint - Tokyo Central Auction (01939) has seen a significant increase in stock price, rising nearly 9% and currently trading at 9.23 HKD with a transaction volume of 22.9962 million HKD, following the announcement of a name change and the establishment of a new subsidiary focused on gold-related business [1] Group 1: Company Developments - The company announced that its Chinese stock name will change from "Tokyo Central Auction" to "Shangshan Gold" effective from 9 AM on August 26 [1] - Tokyo Central Auction has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, which aims to globalize its gold smart terminal business and expand its gold-related operations [1] Group 2: Ownership and Control - In May, ESSA FINANCIAL, controlled by Jin Yafu's chairman Huang Shikun, acquired Tokyo Central Auction, completing the takeover on June 20, resulting in ESSA holding a 66.83% stake and Huang Shikun becoming the actual controller of the company [1] Group 3: Business Strategy - Jin Yafu announced a new smart gold store cooperation model in April, introducing single-store cooperation and city partner plans, along with a series of cooperation policies [1] - The company is leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data to create a new gold recycling model that features self-ordering, automatic detection, and rapid payment [1]

Group 1 - Tokyo Central Auction (01939) shares increased nearly 9%, currently up 6.09% at HKD 9.23, with a trading volume of HKD 22.9962 million [1] - The company announced a change in its Chinese stock name from "Tokyo Central Auction" to "Shangshan Gold," effective from 9 AM on August 26 [1] - Tokyo Central Auction has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, focused on the global expansion of gold smart terminals and related businesses [1] Group 2 - In May, ESSA FINANCIAL, controlled by Jin Yafu's chairman Huang Shikun, acquired a controlling stake in Tokyo Central Auction, reaching 66.83% after the completion of the offer on June 20 [1] - Jin Yafu announced a new smart gold store cooperation model in April, introducing single-store cooperation and city partner plans, along with a series of cooperation policies [1] - Jin Yafu leverages technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and big data to create a new gold recycling model featuring self-ordering, automatic detection, and quick payment [1]

Group 1 - Tokyo Central Auction (01939) saw a nearly 6% increase in stock price towards the end of trading, closing at 8.62 HKD with a trading volume of 15.49 million HKD [1] - The company announced a change in its Chinese stock name from "Tokyo Central Auction" to "Shangshan Gold," effective from 9 AM on August 26 [1] - Tokyo Central Auction has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, which aims to globalize its gold smart terminal business and expand its gold-related operations [1] Group 2 - In May, ESSA FINANCIAL, controlled by Huang Shikun, acquired Tokyo Central Auction, completing the takeover on June 20, resulting in ESSA holding a 66.83% stake and Huang becoming the actual controller [1] - In 2024, based on the mature smart recycling and purchasing terminals, Jin Yafu plans to launch an innovative "Smart Gold Store" business model, which will cover nearly 100 core cities in China by June 2025 [1] - The "Smart Gold Store" will be present in over 30 high-end commercial systems across major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Changchun [1]

Core Viewpoint - Tokyo Central Auction (01939) has seen a significant increase in stock price, rising nearly 6% towards the end of trading, with a current price of 8.62 HKD and a trading volume of 15.49 million HKD [1] Company Developments - The company announced a change in its Chinese stock name from "Tokyo Central Auction" to "Shangshan Gold," effective from 9 AM on August 26 [1] - Tokyo Central Auction has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, which aims to globalize its gold smart terminal business and expand its gold-related operations [1] Ownership Changes - In May, ESSA FINANCIAL, controlled by Huang Shikun, acquired Tokyo Central Auction, completing the takeover on June 20, resulting in ESSA holding a 66.83% stake and Huang Shikun becoming the actual controller of the company [1] Business Model Innovation - In 2024, based on the mature smart recycling and purchasing terminals, the company plans to launch an innovative "Smart Gold Store" business model [1] - By June 2025, the "Smart Gold Store" is expected to cover nearly 100 core cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Changchun, with over 30 high-end commercial systems [1]

Group 1 - Tokyo Central Auction (01939) saw a nearly 6% increase in stock price, currently up 4.36% at HKD 8.62, with a trading volume of HKD 15.4988 million [1] - The company announced a change in its Chinese stock abbreviation from "Tokyo Central Auction" to "Shangshan Gold," effective from 9 AM on August 26 [1] - Tokyo Central Auction has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, which aims to globalize its gold smart terminal business and expand its gold-related operations [1] Group 2 - In May, ESSA Financial, controlled by Huang Shikun, acquired Tokyo Central Auction, completing the takeover on June 20, resulting in ESSA holding a 66.83% stake and Huang becoming the actual controller [1] - In 2024, based on the mature smart recycling and purchasing terminals, Jin Yafu plans to launch an innovative "Smart Gold Store" business model [1] - By June 2025, the "Smart Gold Store" is expected to cover nearly 100 core cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Changchun, with over 30 high-end commercial systems [1]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Hong Kong Shangshan Technology Co., Ltd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary by Tokyo Central Auction aims to expand its global footprint in the gold-related business, leveraging the rising demand and value of gold assets in the market [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - The company has completed the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shangshan Technology, to focus on the globalization of gold smart terminals and expand its gold-related business [1] - The board believes that gold, as a unique asset with both commodity and financial attributes, has seen a continuous rise in global prices, leading to a significant increase in demand and market potential [1] - The initiative to set up a subsidiary is intended to diversify the company's business operations, reduce reliance on a single business, and enhance risk resilience [1] Group 2: Market Opportunities - The company aims to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the growing gold market to cultivate new profit growth points and improve overall operational performance [1] - By enhancing its technological capabilities, the company seeks to strengthen its competitive position in the market [1] - The strategic location of Hong Kong is expected to facilitate global market expansion and attract international investors [1] Group 3: Long-term Goals - The business initiatives are aligned with the company's goals of achieving diversification and sustainable development, ultimately benefiting the company and its shareholders [1]