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1. Luxshare Precision: The company's core business is progressing smoothly and proceeding normally according to plan. There are no abnormal circumstances affecting the company's normal operation and development. 2. XPeng Motors: The new XPeng P7+ and G7 will be officially launched in China on January 8th. 3. NIO's Li Bin: The company plans to have over 4,600 battery swapping stations by 2026. 4. CATL revealed that it will have built nearly 4,000 battery swapping stations by 2026. 5. Israel Automobile Importers Association: Chery Jetour 7 will be the best-selling Chinese car in 2025. 6. China's space launches will reach a record high in 2025. 7. Several new rockets will make their maiden flights and attempt recovery in the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

On January 4th, the National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that, according to monitoring of market prices for 50 key production materials across nine categories in the national circulation sector, compared to mid-December 2025, prices for 18 products rose, 28 fell, and 4 remained unchanged in late December. Among them, the price of live pigs (three-way crossbred) increased by 1.7% month-on-month.

1. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister: Ukraine plans to join the EU in 2030. 2. Ukrainian President says there are no immediate plans to change the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. 3. Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Putin, saying the death toll is too high. 4. Trump: I think we are making progress in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 5. European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky will meet with a US delegation in Paris on January 6. 6. Zelensky: Proposes that Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal be appointed as Ukraine's Energy Minister and calls on parliament to support it. 7. Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian troops have occupied Bondarny in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. 8. Ukrainian Ministry of Energy reports a power outage at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 36.5 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning bids amounting to 36.5 billion yuan. The operating rate was 1.40%, unchanged from the previous rate.

On January 4th, futures market news indicated uncertainty in crude oil price movements and lackluster gasoline and diesel sales. The limited directional guidance from news regarding fuel oil led market participants to maintain a wait-and-see attitude. From a supply and demand perspective, while major refineries' pre-holiday inventory reductions eased some pressure, downstream demand remained sluggish, resulting in insufficient support for a positive market outlook. Downstream buyers remained cautious, prioritizing only essential needs. Overall, the fuel oil market presented a mixed picture of news and supply/demand dynamics. It is expected that most market participants will maintain stable prices and focus on observation this week, awaiting further market guidance.

XPeng Motors announced that the new XPeng P7+ and G7 officially usher in the era of dual-function vehicles, and will be officially launched in China on January 8 and in Europe on January 9.

On January 4th, Chilean President Boric condemned the US military action against Venezuela at a press conference in Santiago, the capital, on January 3rd, stating, "Today it's Venezuela, tomorrow it could be any country." Boric stated that Chile considers respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity an inviolable red line, and called on the United Nations to immediately play a positive role in the situation in Venezuela, utilizing all available mechanisms to prevent military escalation, protect civilians, and rebuild a framework for a peaceful political solution in accordance with the UN Charter.

January 4th - On January 3rd local time, anti-war demonstrations erupted in multiple locations across the United States in protest against the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. People took to the streets to protest US President Trump's military action in Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro and his wife.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: "Calls on all parties to respect international law"; supports the Venezuelan people's right to decide their own future.

The UK Ministry of Defence stated that initial indications suggest the target was successfully struck and there is no risk to civilians.

British Foreign Secretary Cooper: UK travel advice has been updated, now advising against travel to Venezuela.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: The Iranian Foreign Minister spoke with the Venezuelan Foreign Minister.

On January 4th, Talas Kachka, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister in charge of EU integration, stated on January 3rd that Ukraine plans to join the EU in 2030, but this timeline may be brought forward. He indicated that Ukraine is currently cooperating with its European partners according to this timeline, which stipulates that the EU accession process should be completed by 2030, while accession negotiations should conclude by the end of 2027.

January 4 - The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting at 10:00 AM local time on January 5 (11:00 PM Beijing time) to discuss the US military action against Venezuela, its control of Venezuelan President Maduro, and his removal from the country.

According to the Associated Press, the UN Security Council will hold an "emergency" meeting next Monday to discuss US actions in Venezuela.

British Prime Minister Starmer: We seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.

On January 4th, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Paulson stated that the Fed might cut interest rates further if inflation cools, but also hinted that any additional rate cuts might not be immediate. In a speech delivered in Philadelphia on Saturday, Paulson noted her cautious optimism that inflationary pressures might ease in the coming months. This is her first time serving as a voting member of the Fed's policy committee. She stated that the current target range of 3.5% to 3.75% is still "slightly tight," meaning that this level is sufficient to curb inflation, which could create conditions for further rate cuts in the future. According to the published transcript of her speech, Paulson said, "If inflation eases and the economy remains on track, a modest adjustment to the federal funds rate later this year may be appropriate." Paulson stated that the "signals" regarding the health of the labor market are "mixed," suggesting that the market is under pressure but has not collapsed, and she is awaiting more data to clarify the situation. These remarks suggest that she may want to see more evidence of how the economy will evolve in the coming months before supporting further policy adjustments.

Federal Reserve's Paulson expressed "cautious optimism" that inflationary pressures will ease.

Federal Reserve's Paulson: The Fed's policy is "slightly tightening" on economic activity.