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January 5th - According to an announcement from Hengrui Medicine, its subsidiary, Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., recently received the "Drug Clinical Trial Approval Notice" issued by the National Medical Products Administration for HRS9531 Injection and HRS-5817 Injection, and will soon commence clinical trials.

On January 5th, Jingwei Hengrun responded on its interactive platform, stating that its SiC power modules are nearing mass production. The power modules currently under development are primarily designed for the needs of new energy vehicle motor controllers and are not directly designed for data center applications. However, they can be expanded through the platform to achieve adaptation for efficient data center applications.

According to the China Passenger Car Association, Tesla (TSLA.O) sold 97,171 domestically produced vehicles in the Chinese market in December 2025.

On January 5th, Boway Alloy responded on its interactive platform, stating that the company's new energy business R&D team is continuously developing new products and technologies, including HJT and perovskite technology, but currently has no space photovoltaic technology reserves.

January 5 - On the afternoon of January 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who was on a state visit to China.

On January 5th, gold prices, along with other precious metals, climbed as safe-haven demand surged following the US arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro. Analysts at Saxo Bank in Denmark stated, "Gold and silver rebounded as investors sought refuge after the US action against Venezuela. Trump's statement that the US plans to 'take over' Venezuela further exacerbated governance uncertainty." Last year, driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts, strong central bank demand, increased inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and investors shifting from sovereign bonds and currencies to hard assets, gold prices rose nearly 65%, marking their strongest annual performance since 1979.

On January 5th, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) reported the following warehouse receipts and changes: 1. Butadiene rubber futures warehouse receipts: 23,160 tons, an increase of 23,160 tons compared to the previous trading day; 2. Fuel oil futures warehouse receipts: 0 tons, a decrease of 201,390 tons compared to the previous trading day; 3. Tin futures warehouse receipts: 7,345 tons, a decrease of 97 tons compared to the previous trading day; 4. Nickel futures warehouse receipts: 38,424 tons, an increase of 758 tons compared to the previous trading day; 5. Low-sulfur fuel oil warehouse futures warehouse receipts: 55,230 tons, unchanged compared to the previous trading day; 6. Gold futures warehouse receipts: 97,704 kg, unchanged compared to the previous trading day; 7. Natural rubber futures warehouse receipts: 100,690 tons, an increase of 100 tons compared to the previous trading day; 8. Alumina futures warehouse receipts: 156,917 tons, an increase of 156,917 tons compared to the previous trading day; 9. Copper futures warehouse receipts totaled 90,282 tons, an increase of 8,507 tons from the previous trading day; 10. Pulp warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 109,576 tons, an increase of 11,089 tons from the previous trading day; 11. Pulp mill warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 6,000 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 12. Medium-sulfur crude oil futures warehouse receipts totaled 3,464,000 barrels, unchanged from the previous trading day; 13. TSR20 rubber futures warehouse receipts totaled 57,959 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 14. Zinc futures warehouse receipts totaled 41,374 tons, a decrease of 1,045 tons from the previous trading day; 15. Stainless steel warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 47,393 tons, a decrease of 304 tons from the previous trading day; 16. Rebar warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 56,844 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 17. International copper futures warehouse receipts totaled 1,053 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 18. Aluminum futures warehouse receipts totaled 82,796 tons, an increase of 1,127 tons from the previous trading day; 19. Silver futures warehouse receipts totaled 669,547 kg, a decrease of 22,091 kg from the previous trading day; 20. Lead futures warehouse receipts totaled 13,313 tons, a decrease of 23 tons from the previous trading day; 21. Petroleum asphalt plant warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 16,660 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 22. Petroleum asphalt warehouse futures warehouse receipts totaled 8,260 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day; 23. Hot-rolled coil futures warehouse receipts totaled 104,588 tons, unchanged from the previous trading day.

On January 5th, European oil stocks opened mixed, with prices remaining relatively stable despite uncertainty. Oil prices retreated somewhat after reacting to US intervention in Venezuela, but the short-term oil market landscape appears largely unchanged. Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Matt Britzman wrote in a report, "The real question is the medium-term impact. If sanctions are eased and significant funds flow back into crumbling infrastructure, Venezuela could eventually contribute substantial supply, but this will be a long and gradual process." In individual stocks, Spain's Petronas led the gains, rising nearly 2%. Italy's Eni rose 0.5%, and Britain's Shell edged up 0.2%. However, BP fell 0.4%, and France's Total Energy declined 0.5%.

On January 5th, European indices opened higher as traders turned to defense stocks following the US ouster of Venezuelan President Maduro. Armsmaker Leonardo surged 5.7%, and Rheinmetall jumped 6.4%, driving Italy's FTSE MIB index up 0.7% and Germany's DAX index up 0.8%. In Spain, defense technology supplier Indra Systems rose 4.2%, pushing the Spanish IBEX 35 index up 0.55%. French defense company Thales rose 4%, with the country's blue-chip index following suit, gaining 0.4%. In the UK, despite the turmoil in Venezuela, oil giants performed modestly, with Shell and BP declining slightly; however, strength in mining stocks—including Fresnillo's 4.6% gain—pushed London's FTSE 100 index up 0.4%. Additionally, semiconductor stocks drove the Dutch AEX index up 1.1%.

The onshore yuan closed at 6.9806 against the US dollar at 16:30 on January 5, up 84 points from the previous trading day.

Foxconn: In the first quarter of 2026, ICT products will enter the traditional off-season, while shipments of AI cabinets will continue to increase.

On January 5th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian held a regular press conference. A reporter asked about remarks made by Taiwanese officials regarding the situation in Venezuela. In response, Lin Jian stated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair, and how to resolve it is a matter for the Chinese people themselves. No external force has the right to interfere. The DPP authorities' attempt to "seek independence through external forces" and "resist reunification by force" is despicable and doomed to failure.

January 5th - In accordance with the Cybersecurity Law, the Personal Information Protection Law, and other laws and regulations, and following the requirements of the "Announcement on Launching a Series of Special Actions for Personal Information Protection in 2025" issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center has detected 71 mobile applications that illegally collect and use personal information.

January 5th - On the afternoon of January 5th, President Xi Jinping will hold a welcoming ceremony for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Lee Jae-myung will pay a state visit to China from January 4th to 7th, 2026, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.

On January 5th, Hong Kong stocks closed with the Hang Seng Index up 0.03% and the Hang Seng Tech Index up 0.09%. The total turnover of the Hang Seng Index reached HK$283.462 billion. On the sector front, short video concept stocks strengthened throughout the day, with Kuaishou (01024.HK) rising over 11% and Bilibili (09626.HK) rising over 5%. Mainland property stocks were active, with Ronshine China (03301.HK) and Greentown China (03900.HK) rising over 6%. Pharmaceutical outsourcing concept stocks collectively strengthened, with Joinn Laboratories (06127.HK) rising over 13% and Tigermed (03347.HK) rising over 6%. On the downside, commercial aerospace stocks collectively declined, with Goldwind Technology (02208.HK) falling over 8% and Asia Pacific Satellite (01045.HK) falling over 6%. Automotive stocks weakened throughout the day, with Great Wall Motor (02333.HK) falling more than 6% and NIO (09866.HK) falling nearly 6%.

On January 5th, ActivTrades analyst Tim Ritschar stated in a report that amidst the backdrop of the US arrest of Venezuelan leader Maduro over the weekend and rising political uncertainty in South America, investors may shy away from risky assets such as stocks and corporate bonds. He said, "Given Venezuela's substantial oil reserves, market participants are closely watching the reaction of energy prices and their impact on inflation expectations." Ritschar added that if geopolitical uncertainty persists, the preference for risky assets may decline in the short term.

The Hang Seng Index closed up 8.77 points, or 0.03%, at 26,347.24 on Monday, January 5; the Hang Seng Tech Index closed up 5.19 points, or 0.09%, at 5,741.63 on Monday, January 5; the H-share Index closed down 20.52 points, or 0.22%, at 9,148.47 on Monday, January 5; and the Red Chip Index closed up 2.83 points, or 0.07%, at 4,086.74 on Monday, January 5.