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Liu Shijin: To expand consumption, we should manage from the source, and give priority to improving basic public services and consumption of low-and middle-income groups. Liu Shijin, deputy director of the 13th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Economic Commission and former deputy director of the the State Council Development Research Center, pointed out in his speech at the main forum of the 2024 Southern Finance and Economics International Forum that the macro-economy is picking up, but it is also facing the increasing pressure of insufficient total demand, especially insufficient consumer demand, and the focus of which is insufficient service consumption. We should give priority to improving basic public services and the consumption environment of low-and middle-income groups through "source governance" to promote the integrated development of urban and rural areas. On the basis of short-term stimulus policies, combined with medium-and long-term reforms, we will solve the institutional problems that restrict the expansion of consumption and help China's economy achieve high-quality development. "At present, it is necessary to distinguish the problems caused by insufficient demand from the causes of insufficient demand." Liu Shijin pointed out that from the perspective of international comparison, the lack of consumption demand in China at this stage is a structural deviation. In Liu Shijin's view, it is necessary to identify the key points or pain points in expanding consumer demand at this stage. First, service consumption based on basic public services, including education, medical and health care, affordable housing, social security, culture, sports and entertainment, financial services, transportation and communication; Second, the middle and low-income class with migrant workers as the focus; Third, people-centered, urbanization and urban-rural integration. (21 Finance)There are 695 listed companies in Jiangsu Province. According to the latest statistics of Jiangsu Listed Companies Association, there were 695 listed companies in Jiangsu Province by the end of November, including 15 new companies this year. Among the 695 companies, there are 216 main boards of Shanghai Stock Exchange, 110 in science and technology innovation board, 126 main boards of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (including one pure B-share), 196 Growth Enterprise Market and 47 North Stock Exchange. By geographical distribution, the total number of listed companies in Suzhou is far ahead in the province, reaching 219, 124 in Nanjing, 123 in Wuxi and 72 in Changzhou. In terms of A-shares, as of the end of November, there were 694 A-share listed companies in Jiangsu Province with a total market value of 6,745.231 billion yuan, accounting for 12.92% and 7.80% of the corresponding total of A-share listed companies respectively.Flying Pig: In 2024, the number of holiday businesses whose GMV exceeded 100 million yuan was three times that of last year. On December 12, Flying Pig said at the 2024 holiday business conference that under the positioning of the open platform, the business efficiency and business satisfaction of businesses continued to improve. In 2024, the number of travel agencies, amusement parks, cruise ships and other holiday businesses on the Flying Pig platform maintained double-digit growth year-on-year. The number of businesses with GMV exceeding 100 million yuan was three times that of last year, and the average order volume of gold medal merchants reached more than twice the market level, with a conversion rate about 20% higher.

Reuters survey: Most economists expect Britain to basically avoid the impact of Trump tariffs. According to the Reuters survey, most economists expect that US President-elect Trump will impose tariffs of less than 10% or not at all on goods imported from Britain next year, which will have little impact on the British economy. This is in stark contrast to a similar poll last month. Last month's polls showed that people were generally worried that the EU would be hit harder. Britain officially withdrew from the EU in 2020. Part of the reason why economists are more optimistic about Britain is that although one-fifth of Britain's total trade is with the United States, the proposed tariffs will focus on goods, and only one-third of Britain's exports are goods.EU finalizes new sanctions against Russia: strike against the "shadow fleet". According to a report on the website of the German newspaper Sü ddeutsche Zeitung on December 11th, EU countries have reached an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia. Several diplomats told DPA that the new sanctions were aimed at strengthening the crackdown on the so-called "Russian shadow fleet" transporting oil and petroleum products. It is reported that more than 50 ships will be banned from entering EU ports. In addition, they can no longer get the services of EU enterprises. In June this year, the EU has taken preliminary measures to blacklist more than 20 Russian ships. It is reported that this is the 15th package of sanctions against Russia drawn up by the EU so far. The plan also stipulates that trade with more than 30 other business entities should be restricted, and the EU has determined that they should keep in touch with Russian defense and security departments. In addition, the EU also plans to impose an entry ban and asset freeze on some individuals. According to the report, senior EU officials are pleased that member States have reached a consensus on this. Kaya Karas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said: "This will further weaken (Russian President) Putin's war machine." Roberta Metsola, Speaker of the European Parliament, said: "This sends another strong signal: our support for Ukraine will not weaken." The sanctions plan will be officially confirmed at the meeting of foreign ministers of member States in Brussels on the 16th, and then will be published in the official gazette of the European Union and come into effect. (Reference message)On December 12, the average price of pork in the national agricultural products wholesale market was 23.14 yuan/kg, which was the same as yesterday. According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the "200 Index of Agricultural Products Wholesale Price" was 121.01 on December 12, up 0.07 points from yesterday, and the wholesale price index of "vegetable basket" products was 122.15, up 0.08 points from yesterday. As of 14:00 today, the average price of pork in the national agricultural products wholesale market was 23.14 yuan/kg, which was the same as yesterday; Beef is 60.10 yuan/kg, down 0.4% from yesterday; Mutton 59.19 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; Eggs are 10.19 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; White striped chicken was 17.74 yuan/kg, down 0.5% from yesterday. The average price of 28 kinds of vegetables monitored is 5.02 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; The average price of six kinds of fruits monitored is 7.15 yuan/kg, down 0.4% from yesterday. Crucian carp 19.28 yuan/kg, down 1.6% from yesterday; Carp 14.30 yuan/kg, down 0.6% from yesterday; Silver carp 10.10 yuan/kg, down 3.3% from yesterday; Hairtail is 41.11 yuan/kg, up 1.3% from yesterday.

On December 12, the average price of pork in the national agricultural products wholesale market was 23.14 yuan/kg, which was the same as yesterday. According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the "200 Index of Agricultural Products Wholesale Price" was 121.01 on December 12, up 0.07 points from yesterday, and the wholesale price index of "vegetable basket" products was 122.15, up 0.08 points from yesterday. As of 14:00 today, the average price of pork in the national agricultural products wholesale market was 23.14 yuan/kg, which was the same as yesterday; Beef is 60.10 yuan/kg, down 0.4% from yesterday; Mutton 59.19 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; Eggs are 10.19 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; White striped chicken was 17.74 yuan/kg, down 0.5% from yesterday. The average price of 28 kinds of vegetables monitored is 5.02 yuan/kg, up 0.2% from yesterday; The average price of six kinds of fruits monitored is 7.15 yuan/kg, down 0.4% from yesterday. Crucian carp 19.28 yuan/kg, down 1.6% from yesterday; Carp 14.30 yuan/kg, down 0.6% from yesterday; Silver carp 10.10 yuan/kg, down 3.3% from yesterday; Hairtail is 41.11 yuan/kg, up 1.3% from yesterday.China Chengtong and China Yizhong set up an enterprise management center with a capital contribution of 6.25 billion yuan. According to Tianyancha App, Zhongcheng (Beijing) Enterprise Management Center (Limited Partnership) was recently established. The executive partner is Yizhong Group Sunac Technology Development Co., Ltd., with a capital contribution of 6.25 billion yuan. The business scope is enterprise management and enterprise management consulting. It is owned by China Chengtong's Beijing Chengtong Capital Investment Co., Ltd., China Yizhong Group Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Sunac Technology Development Co., Ltd.Informed sources: The main reason for the extreme flash crash is Baidu's divestment. Many people familiar with the extreme flash crash believe that the main reason is Baidu's divestment. Baidu insiders told that in October 2024, the company sent a financial team to make preparations for the follow-up investment of 3 billion yuan: "As a result, it was found that there were as many as 7 billion financial holes and it was decided not to continue investing." (Caixin)