1.The Immigration Administration predicts that during the New Year holiday, ports across the country will experience a peak in inbound and outbound passenger flow, with an average daily number of 2.05 million, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%. The peak hours are mainly concentrated on the evening of December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.
2.According to Xinhua News Agency, it is reported that the housing crisis is intensifying and the number of homeless people in the United States will reach a new high in 2024. In the evening of January this year alone, over 770000 people were homeless, an increase of 18% year-on-year. Earlier this year, the cost of buying a house in the United States hit a historic high, and analysis suggests that there is a severe shortage of housing.
3.According to Securities Times, it is reported that Honor has made smooth progress since launching its shareholding reform in the fourth quarter. The name of Honor Terminal Company has been changed to "Honor Terminal Co., Ltd." This shareholding reform does not affect the company's daily operations. The reform was completed on December 28th, and Honor will initiate the IPO process in a timely manner.
4.According to Securities Daily News, as of December 27th, 11 consumer finance companies have issued over 30 financial bonds this year, with a total size exceeding 50 billion yuan. The issuance period of the above-mentioned financial bonds is mostly three years, and the coupon rate for financing is not higher than 3%, with an average coupon rate of 2.3%.
5.The Ministry of Civil Affairs encourages localities with conditions to issue one-time living allowances before the New Year and Spring Festival, and to promptly initiate a linkage mechanism between social assistance and security standards and price increases in conjunction with relevant local departments. Temporary price subsidies will be issued to minimize the impact of price increases on the basic lives of disadvantaged groups.
6.The State Council Tariff Commission has released the "2025 Tariff Adjustment Plan". By 2025, a provisional import tariff rate lower than the most favored nation tariff rate will be implemented for 935 goods. To support the protection and improvement of people's livelihoods, reduce import tariffs on nickel titanium alloy wires and other surgical implants.
7.The Shanghai Securities News pointed out in an article that 2024 is known as the year of low altitude economy. At present, hundreds of low altitude logistics routes have been opened nationwide, and in many places, "cargo" descending from the sky has become a daily scenery. People have more expectations for the commercial operation of low altitude economy.
8.According to a report by People's Daily Online, the three major shipping companies under China Shipbuilding Group in Shanghai have delivered a total of 69 ships and received 128 new orders this year, an increase of 19% and 70% year-on-year, respectively. The proportion of mid to high end ship types has reached over 98%, achieving the dual growth goals of efficiency and efficiency, and working together to exceed the annual production and operation tasks ahead of schedule.
9.CCTV News reported on December 27th that elected US President Trump has submitted a request to the US Supreme Court to suspend the TikTok forced sale order and expressed the hope that the court will give him time to resolve the dispute through political means after he officially takes office on January 20th next year.
10.According to China Daily, the number of influenza patients in Japan has been increasing for 9 consecutive weeks. The number of new influenza patients in 47 prefectures and counties across the country has increased, with 36 areas reaching the "alert" level. The supply of cough suppressants and expectorants continues to be insufficient in many areas.
