- Shanghai's nuclear power industry has maintained double-digit growth for four consecutive years, reaching 40.23 billion yuan in 2023. Meanwhile, the US has suspended new LNG export licenses, causing concern in Japan. The Keystone oil pipeline's temporary suspension has led to a rise in oil prices.
- China's foreign exchange reserves increased by $6.5 billion in February, reaching $3,225.8 billion. Meanwhile, the highway charging volume of new energy vehicles surged by nearly 70% year-on-year during the Spring Festival, reflecting strong growth in the EV sector.
- Sichuan will issue over 110 million yuan in consumption vouchers, gold prices exceed 650 yuan/gram, and the national railway transported 484 million passengers during the Spring Festival. The National Energy Group also reported significant year-on-year increases in various indicators.
- Shenzhen Airport reports a strong recovery in the Southeast Asian market, with increased passenger volumes on routes to Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Sabah. Meanwhile, Guangdong Province continues to support the high-quality development of listed companies through visits and surveys, addressing operational challenges and promoting growth.
- China's 5-year LPR saw its largest decline in history, significantly reducing mortgage interest rates in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, the national futures market turnover increased by 4.93% year-on-year from January to February, despite a decrease in trading volume due to the Spring Festival holiday.
- March 4th Macroeconomic Index: China Strengthens Quality Development, Fed Signals Interest Rate CutsChina's State Administration for Market Regulation deploys quality development initiatives for enterprises, linkages, and counties. The Fed's Williams reiterates potential interest rate cuts later this year, while the U.S. EPA seeks a 'dual strategy' to reduce emissions.
- China's stock market fundraising decreased significantly in 2023, with the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges raising 437.5 billion yuan less than the previous year. Alibaba Cloud announced a 20% price cut across its services, benefiting millions of users. Domestic tourist spending surged by 140.3%, reaching 4,913.3 billion yuan. The National Bureau of Statistics added new questionnaires to better track economic changes in sectors like new energy vehicles.
- In January, China added 14 new IPOs, raising over 11.8 billion yuan. The Guangdong Provincial Party Committee held a meeting to focus on increasing economic efficiency, promoting consumption, and reducing costs. Meanwhile, international news includes Turkey suspending shipping in the Bosphorus Strait due to heavy fog, Japan discharging Fukushima nuclear contaminated water, a volcanic eruption in Mexico, and Brazil imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese gloves.
- Beijing introduces rent supervision measures for the first time, requiring housing leasing enterprises to deposit excess rent into a third-party account. Meanwhile, Hong Kong launches Cross-border WMC version 2.0 to enhance investment options and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
- China's property market saw a significant month-on-month increase, with residential land transactions rising nearly 60%. Meanwhile, Germany's export confidence improved in February, though only a few sectors expect growth. Belarus held parliamentary elections, and South Korea plans to enhance corporate value to address stock undervaluation.
- Zhejiang plans to cultivate 100 leading private enterprises by 2025, while CNOOC announces significant new oil and gas reserves in the Bohai Sea exceeding 40 million cubic meters. Internationally, Saudi Arabia's Jafurah oilfield discovers additional 15 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and Nvidia identifies Huawei as its biggest competitor.
- The Ministry of Commerce plans to hold a round table meeting for foreign-invested enterprises on February 28 to discuss the implementation of policies aimed at optimizing the foreign investment environment and attracting more foreign investment. Shenzhen also aims to standardize the management of charging and swapping facilities for new energy vehicles, while European stock markets hit a two-year record high.
- Ctrip's Q4 2023 financial report shows a 7% YoY increase in international OTA platform bookings. US chip stocks saw a broad rise, driven by Nvidia's strong performance. The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady in March, with a 93.5% probability of no action.
- Shanghai initiates a 1.558 billion yuan special loan for urban village transformation, while GF receives a $1.5 billion subsidy from the U.S. government to expand semiconductor production. Other key news includes Shanghai's 'Silk Road E-commerce' plan, increased copyright registrations, and reforms in state-owned enterprises.
- During the Spring Festival, Shanghai saw a 110% increase in passenger traffic compared to 2019. UK property prices rose annually for the first time since August last year. Meanwhile, wind power generation in the EU surpassed natural gas for the first time.