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Xinhua Commentary: China's monetary policy has changed from "prudent" to "moderately loose" to send a positive signal. The commentary published by Xinhua News Agency on the 10th pointed out that the the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Conference held on the 9th analyzed and studied the economic work in 2025, in which the expression of monetary policy attracted people's attention. After a lapse of more than 10 years, the change of monetary policy orientation to "moderately loose" once again reflects the supportive monetary policy stance and sends a positive signal, which will strongly boost the confidence of all parties and help China's economy recover. The change of monetary policy is always closely related to a country's macroeconomic situation. This time, Politburo meeting of the Chinese Communist Party made it clear that the monetary policy will be "moderately loose" next year, not only because of the analysis and judgment of the current economic situation, but also because of the planning and consideration of the economic work next year. The timely adjustment of "loose is loose, tight is tight" will create a good monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth and high-quality development next year. From "steady" to "moderately loose", the change is the tightness of monetary policy, which is directly related to the blood of funds in the real economy. "Moderately loose" monetary policy means a reasonable money supply, a low interest rate and a relatively loose monetary and credit environment, which is conducive to further increasing financial support for key areas and weak links, guiding more funds to invest in scientific and technological innovation, people's livelihood consumption and other fields, promoting consumption and expanding investment, and better stimulating the endogenous motivation and innovation vitality of the whole society. From "steady" to "moderately loose", what remains unchanged is the supportive monetary policy stance. Since the beginning of this year, monetary policy has increased countercyclical adjustment in a timely manner. Although the tone of this year's monetary policy is "stable", on the whole, the monetary policy is flexible and moderate in implementation, and the market generally feels that China's monetary policy is in a stable and slightly loose state. The "moderately loose" monetary policy orientation next year can better reflect the "supportive" monetary policy stance. The combination of the two will further maintain a reasonable and sufficient liquidity, reduce the comprehensive financing cost of enterprises and residents, and provide financial support for the sustained economic recovery. At present, the expected change has become an important factor affecting the economic operation, and it is helpful to guide the expectation to make clear the monetary policy orientation next year in time. Externally, the international environment will become more complicated and severe next year; Internally, China's development faces many uncertainties and challenges. At this point, clarifying the monetary policy for next year, responding to market concerns, and releasing a clear signal will help promote China's sustained economic recovery. (Xinhua News Agency)The central parity of RMB against the US dollar was reported at 7.1896 yuan, down by 26 points.According to the World Bank, the Philippines' GDP growth is affected by the typhoon, but the prospects are strong.

Jing Jiawei: The company was not listed in the latest "Entity List" of the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce. Some investors asked that the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce (BIS) officially revised the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and added 140 entities related to the semiconductor industry in China to the "Entity List". Is the company in the above "Entity List"? Jing Jiawei said on the interactive platform that the company was not included in the list on December 2, 2024.Tianjin released the Catalogue of Talents Demand for New Quality Productivity in Manufacturing Industry, and Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security recently released the Catalogue of Talents Demand for New Quality Productivity in Manufacturing Industry in Tianjin, identifying 198 jobs with strong correlation with 12 industrial chains in Tianjin, high level of talents demand and large market demand. The relevant person in charge of the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security said that the catalogue is supported by the dynamic demand data of talent markets of more than 2,900 key enterprises in the industrial chain, and the positions are sorted and classified through big data technology to reveal the inherent laws and trends of talent demand in Tianjin. At the same time, guided by the actual needs of employers, the relevant responsible persons and industry experts of 77 key enterprises in 12 industrial chains were invited to conduct in-depth exchanges and interviews, and the relevant job descriptions and job requirements were further verified and revised to ensure that the catalogue strictly and objectively reflected the market demand and provided effective reference and guidance for employers and job seekers.The number of mainland tourists visiting Hong Kong has increased by nearly 30%, and the effect of "one sign and many trips" is obvious. Last Saturday (December 7) was the first weekend after the implementation of the "one sign and many trips" policy for Shenzhen residents to Hong Kong. According to the statistics of the Hong Kong SAR government, there were about 145,000 mainland tourists visiting Hong Kong on the 7 th, which was 28.5% higher than the average daily number of tourists in November. From December 1st this year, Shenzhen registered residents and residence permit holders can apply for a "one-sign multi-trip" endorsement to travel to Hong Kong, that is, they can travel to and from Hong Kong for an unlimited number of times within one year and stay in Hong Kong for no more than 7 days at a time. December is the traditional tourist season in Hong Kong, and all major business districts and scenic spots will attract tourists through discount promotions and theme activities. With the implementation of the new policy of "one sign and many trips", many Shenzhen residents went shopping in Hong Kong last weekend. (CCTV News)

The number of mainland tourists visiting Hong Kong has increased by nearly 30%, and the effect of "one sign and many trips" is obvious. Last Saturday (December 7) was the first weekend after the implementation of the "one sign and many trips" policy for Shenzhen residents to Hong Kong. According to the statistics of the Hong Kong SAR government, there were about 145,000 mainland tourists visiting Hong Kong on the 7 th, which was 28.5% higher than the average daily number of tourists in November. From December 1st this year, Shenzhen registered residents and residence permit holders can apply for a "one-sign multi-trip" endorsement to travel to Hong Kong, that is, they can travel to and from Hong Kong for an unlimited number of times within one year and stay in Hong Kong for no more than 7 days at a time. December is the traditional tourist season in Hong Kong, and all major business districts and scenic spots will attract tourists through discount promotions and theme activities. With the implementation of the new policy of "one sign and many trips", many Shenzhen residents went shopping in Hong Kong last weekend. (CCTV News)Lee Ka Chiu John: Hong Kong is committed to becoming a leading global risk management center. In a speech at the Asia Insurance Forum 2024 held in Hong Kong on the 10th, Lee Ka Chiu John, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said that Hong Kong is committed to becoming a leading global risk management center. Lee Ka Chiu John said that as one of the three largest financial centers in the world, Hong Kong has about 160 authorized insurance companies, including six of the top ten insurance companies in the world. At present, Hong Kong has issued five catastrophe bonds, raising more than 700 million US dollars to resist typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters and provide risk mitigation measures for the global joint response to climate change. He stressed that as the region with the highest concentration of insurance companies and the highest insurance density in Asia, Hong Kong is committed to becoming a leading global risk management center. The SAR Government will continue to invite mainland and overseas enterprises in China to set up exclusive self-insurance companies in Hong Kong.Xinjiang Corps: Cancel the housing area limit for provident fund loans, and the down payment ratio for purchasing affordable housing provident fund loans should be at least 15%. According to the news of "Corps Housing Provident Fund" on WeChat WeChat official account on December 10, the Housing Provident Fund Management Center of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps issued a document saying that it would adjust the Corps' provident fund policy. Xinjiang Corps will cancel the housing area limit for housing provident fund loans and cancel the limit that the housing area for applying for housing provident fund loans should not exceed 144 square meters. At the same time, reduce the down payment ratio of affordable housing. If housing provident fund loans are used to purchase affordable housing, the minimum down payment ratio is 15%. Xinjiang Corps will also optimize the housing provident fund rental withdrawal policy. The extraction frequency of housing provident fund for employees without housing can be adjusted from twice a year to monthly, quarterly and yearly, and the total amount of extraction can not exceed the annual upper limit.