Core Insights - The 27th China International Bakery Exhibition (Bakery China 2025) will take place from May 19 to 22, 2025, at the Shanghai Hongqiao National Exhibition and Convention Center, marking it as the largest and most influential baking trade show globally [1] - The theme for this year's exhibition is "Innovation Driven, Connecting the World," with an exhibition area exceeding 330,000 square meters, featuring over 2,200 companies from more than 30 countries and regions, and an expected attendance of nearly 400,000 professional visitors [1] Group 1: International Collaboration - Bakery China 2025 aims to enhance international cooperation in the baking market, expanding its global network through partnerships with government agencies and industry organizations [2] - The exhibition will feature over 20% international brands, including those from developed baking regions such as Europe, North America, and Japan, as well as debuts from brands in Belt and Road countries and other emerging markets [2] - A special "Belt and Road Baking Corridor" will be established to showcase unique ingredients, traditional crafts, and cultural integration from countries along the Belt and Road [2] Group 2: Domestic Support - The exhibition will also focus on helping local enterprises expand internationally, launching an "International Trade Acceleration Program" to facilitate supply-demand matching and provide services for international buyers [2] - An international trade matching room will be set up at the venue to offer multilingual trade services, cross-border logistics consulting, and tariff policy interpretation, enhancing the global service capabilities of China's baking and confectionery industry [2] - A dedicated area for traditional Chinese pastries, such as egg yolk pastry and mochi, will be established to support the globalization of Chinese baking products and culture [2] Group 3: Industry Dynamics - Bakery China serves as a one-stop procurement platform for the entire baking and confectionery industry, reflecting the growing production capacity of China's baking sector [3] - The exhibition will be divided into 12 halls based on categories such as raw materials, equipment, packaging, and beverages, with thematic areas highlighting current industry trends like pre-made baking, health baking, and private label products [3] - The event attracts nearly 400,000 professional visitors from various sectors, including chain bakeries, distributors, and e-commerce platforms, facilitating efficient activation of the entire industry chain [3]

Group 1: Core Insights - The "flower economy" is emerging as a new highlight in the consumer market, driven by consumption upgrades and changing consumer attitudes, expanding from gifts to daily consumables and integrating with various industries [1][2] - The scale of China's flower e-commerce market surpassed 100 billion yuan in 2022, with consumers increasingly purchasing flowers for daily use rather than just special occasions [2][3] Group 2: Industry Developments - The "flower + food" model is creating new growth points in the market, with products like rose jam and flower cakes significantly increasing their value; for instance, the rose processing products in Yunnan have seen a 300% value increase, reaching an output value of over 1.2 billion yuan in 2023 [3] - The "flower + tourism" model is enhancing consumer experiences and driving the upgrade of the tourism industry, with the "flower sea economy" contributing over 400 billion yuan in revenue nationwide in 2023, a 25% year-on-year growth [4]

与会嘉宾们一致认为，在数字化浪潮的推动下，融合实体经济的特色电商平台正在催生新兴业态， 并成为数字经济与实体经济深度融合的加速器，汇宜通数商系统就是数实融合的代表案例之一。市场监 管总局产品质量安全监督管理司原一级巡视员刘敏以汇宜通数商系统为例，从数字化、实体经济、差异 化数字电商、区域经济垂直化及区域经济差异化等方面分析探讨了数字经济与实体经济如何深度融合。 他指出，数字经济是信息革命落地的抓手，企业要用好国家政策，结合自身实际，选择从区域经济和差 异化建设上突破，以更好地适应社会的发展。 为积极响应国家对于数字经济与实体经济融合发展的战略部署，探索数字经济与实体经济深度融合 的创新与合规发展路径，4月22日至23日，国家市场监督管理总局发展研究中心课题调研组赴四川省宜 宾市江安县开展数字经济与实体经济深度融合创新与合规发展调研工作。此次调研旨在深入了解地方在 数字经济与实体经济融合过程中面临的问题，为后续行业发展提供有力支撑。4月23日上午，课题调研 组在江安县个体私营经济协会举行了数字经济与实体经济深度融合创新与合规发展研讨会。会上，专 家、学者及企业代表围绕如何推动数字技术在实体经济中的应用、如何保障 ...

□ 本报记者 刘 元 今年以来，黄金价格波动剧烈，国际金价延续了去年的强势表现。由于近期金价整体处于高位震荡，在 终端零售市场上，黄金价格涨跌变化频繁，从4月23日截至发稿前，金价出现小幅下跌。在此背景下， 黄金买的人多，卖的人也不少。 多位受访者指出，当前不少消费者更加关注黄金价格走势，或希望以较低的价格"上车"，或希望将手中 金饰高位变现，也有消费者持保守观望态度。但金价正处于震荡阶段，黄金买卖需理性，切勿追涨杀 跌。消费者在黄金回购时应提前了解回收标准、要求，并保留好相关凭证。 金饰市场热度高 当前金价相较今年年初处于高位，这对于黄金消费市场影响十分显著。近日，记者在北京菜市口百货股 份有限公司总店（以下简称"菜百总店"）看到，几乎每个金饰销售柜台前都有3至6名消费者咨询，销售 人员忙得不可开交。 "90后"消费者小李将黄金作为"避险货币"，每年生日都会买入金饰，"既是首饰，又是存款。现在买心 疼，但不买又怕继续涨。" 同样计划回购黄金的消费者张先生则在咨询过程中看上了一款新饰品，"更新的工艺，更精美的设计都 很吸引我，在店内参与首饰以旧换新活动后，我收获了一个新戒指和数千元现金。" 同时，回收平台的黄 ...

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of the departure tax refund policy is a strategic move to enhance consumption potential and promote high-level opening-up in China, injecting new momentum into the dual circulation of international and domestic markets [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Optimization - The recent notification from the Ministry of Commerce and other departments introduces eight policy measures aimed at expanding the number of tax refund stores, enriching the variety of tax refund products, and improving the service level of departure tax refunds [1][2]. - The departure tax refund policy is seen as a key measure to enhance the shopping experience for foreign travelers, addressing previous issues such as limited refund stores and product choices [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The optimization of the departure tax refund policy is expected to significantly boost inbound consumption, with a projected total expenditure of inbound travelers reaching $94.2 billion in 2024, reflecting a 77.8% increase [2]. - The departure tax refund effectively acts as a discount for foreign travelers, with a general tax refund rate of 11%, which can lower shopping costs and stimulate consumer enthusiasm [2]. Group 3: International Relations and Cultural Exchange - The optimized departure tax refund policy serves as an important link in promoting high-level opening-up and facilitating the dual circulation of international and domestic markets [3]. - By attracting more foreign visitors to shop and travel in China, the policy not only promotes economic exchanges but also helps to showcase Chinese culture and products globally [3]. Group 4: Implementation and Collaboration - Successful implementation of the policy requires collaboration among various stakeholders, with the Ministry of Commerce and related departments urged to accelerate policy execution and establish effective working mechanisms [3]. - Local governments are encouraged to create attractive shopping environments for foreign travelers, enhancing their experience and showcasing the charm of China [3].

消费日报网讯(记者 丁新伟)近日，记者接到线索称，由中铁十七局一公司、四公司负责施工的西渝高铁 康渝段十三标段，存在"锁脚锚杆长度不足；系统锚杆和前置小导管没按设计图纸施工，数量、密度及 深度严重缩水等情况，存在偷工减料"等安全问题。 对此，消费日报记者在采访调查过程中，却遭遇施工方中铁十七局相关单位的有关人员"踢皮球"。 线索反映：项目存在诸多安全问题 记者接到线索反映称，西渝高铁康渝段十三标段存在"锁脚锚杆长度不足；系统锚杆和前置小导管没按 设计图纸施工，数量、密度及深度严重缩水，存在偷工减料"等诸多问题。 线索内容显示，在隧道施工过程中，施工方中铁十七局一公司、四公司对隧道质量及施工安全起重要作 用的系统锚杆，在施工中要么不做，要么量不足，要么长度不够；仅在需要拍视频送检或是有领导检查 时才会按要求施工，大量锚杆未按图纸深度施工即被截断或直接转卖；本应在爆破前起固定围岩的前置 小导管，被施工方认为完全是可以省略的"多余规定"，施工方对设计图纸随意更改，为追求"利益最大 化"，前置小导管基本不做，即使遇到领导检查，也照样不按图纸要求施工，小导管注浆等程序直接省 略；锁脚锚杆多数深度打不到设计要求…… 记者 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent trend of banks lowering medium to long-term deposit rates reflects market expectations for future interest rates and is part of banks' efforts to manage liability costs effectively [2][4]. Group 1: Interest Rate Trends - Banks, including China Merchants Bank, have reduced deposit rates, with some experiencing "inversion" in fixed deposit rates [2]. - As of 2024, China Merchants Bank offers 1-year and 2-year deposit rates of 1.60% and 1.70%, respectively, with a minimum deposit of 1,000 yuan, while 3-year and 5-year rates are 1.50% and 1.55% with a lower minimum deposit of 50 yuan [1]. Group 2: Net Interest Margin (NIM) Performance - In 2024, the net interest margin for nine listed banks decreased, with China Merchants Bank maintaining a leading position at 1.98%, despite a decline of 0.17 percentage points from the previous year [3][8]. - The bank's management indicated that the trend of narrowing interest margins may continue, but they aim to improve the extent of the decline compared to the previous year [3][9]. Group 3: Deposit Growth and Cost Management - As of the end of 2024, China Merchants Bank's total customer deposits reached 9.09 trillion yuan, an increase of 11.54% year-on-year, with retail deposits growing by 15.43% [4][5]. - The average cost of customer deposits decreased from 1.62% to 1.54%, although retail deposit costs increased to 1.44% [5][6]. Group 4: Loan Performance and Asset Structure - China Merchants Bank's retail loan balance grew by 6.06% to 3.58 trillion yuan, while corporate loans increased by 11.58% to 2.59 trillion yuan [10][13]. - The average yield on retail loans fell to 4.58%, down from 5.02% the previous year, reflecting a broader trend of declining asset yields [10][11]. Group 5: Future Outlook and Strategy - The bank plans to increase customer deposits by 7%-8% in 2025, focusing on managing high-cost deposits and promoting low-cost deposits [9]. - Management emphasized the importance of retail banking as a competitive advantage and aims to adapt to changing economic conditions through innovative product offerings [15].

Core Points - The sixth Light Industry Competition mobilization conference was held in Hangzhou, emphasizing the importance of skill competitions in promoting the development of the light industry [1][3] - Participants shared insights on competition experiences, organizational practices, industry promotion, talent cultivation, and judging work, injecting new energy into the light industry [1][3] Group 1: Competition Insights - The competition allows skilled craftsmen to showcase their talents, with participants expressing gratitude to organizations that support skill development [3] - The competition format includes a "design + production" model, assessing both design innovation and prototype production capabilities [3][4] - The event has seen a significant increase in participation, with nearly 30,000 participants in preliminary rounds and 355 in the finals [6] Group 2: Industry Development - The China Optical Association has played a crucial role in promoting skill competitions and talent development in the optical industry, hosting six national competitions since 2012 [6][7] - The competition has helped cultivate numerous skilled professionals, including 72 national light industry technical experts and 60 optical industry technical experts [6] Group 3: Regional Contributions - The Huairen City Industrial and Information Bureau highlighted the importance of skill competitions in enhancing the quality of the local ceramic industry, which employs 56,000 people [9][10] - The city aims to build a "100 billion-level ceramic industry cluster," supported by a complete industrial ecosystem [9] Group 4: Educational Initiatives - The Handan Education Bureau emphasized the significance of vocational education in supporting the high-quality development of the light industry [12][13] - Handan has established a collaborative mechanism for talent cultivation, partnering with over 230 enterprises and planning to host more than 770 competitions this year [13] Group 5: Judging and Standards - The importance of a rigorous judging process was underscored, with a focus on fairness and the establishment of unified skill standards in traditional crafts [16][17] - The competition has successfully enhanced the overall skill level in the industry, promoting learning and training through competitive events [17]

Core Points - The event held on April 24, 2025, in Hangzhou aimed to strengthen the light industry's skilled workforce in line with national talent strategies [1] - The light industry has seen rapid development and a comprehensive upgrade in vocational skill competitions over the past five years, with a well-established competition system [2] - The 2025 competition year is crucial for achieving the "14th Five-Year Plan" goals and enhancing the light industry's contribution to the national economy [3] Group 1: Competition Achievements - The light industry has hosted 4 national first-class competitions and 21 events, covering 11 industries and 12 occupations, along with 101 second-class competitions and 203 events across 21 industries and 61 occupations [2] - A total of 561 individuals have been recognized as national technical experts, with 2,282 awarded as national light industry technical experts, and 39 receiving the national May Day Labor Medal [2] - The competition has also trained over 3,500 professional judges, contributing to a robust expert team for skill development in the light industry [2] Group 2: Future Plans and Recommendations - The China Light Industry Federation plans to participate in the third national vocational skills competition and continue organizing various industry-specific competitions [3][4] - Emphasis will be placed on enhancing pre-competition management to ensure high-quality outcomes, with standardized guidelines for local competitions [4] - The federation aims to explore new competition categories focusing on digital skills and elder-friendly products to align with emerging industry trends [5] Group 3: Training and Development - The light industry competitions will promote training initiatives, with over 600 targeted training sessions planned for 2024 to enhance participants' skills [6] - The competitions will serve as a platform for training, integrating competition standards into training content to optimize skill development [6] - The collaboration between the China Light Industry Federation and the China Trade Union will focus on expanding new competition avenues and enhancing talent cultivation [7] Group 4: Recognition and Awards - The event recognized outstanding participants and organizations, awarding titles to various entities for their contributions to the light industry skills competition [7][8] - A national-level judge training session was conducted during the event, with nearly 650 participants, highlighting the commitment to improving judging standards [8]

中国轻工业制笔材料重点实验室主任、温州大学教授王兆伦向记者介绍，纤维笔头是记号笔类产品的关 键配件，当时，我国的制造技术与外国存在显著差异，笔头属于多孔纤维制品，由纺织纤维经粘结后制 成，由于专用材料的缺乏，制造过程中无法对孔隙等关键参数进行科学控制，产品的性能和质量不能得 到保证，与此同时制造过程中产生的环保问题也十分严重。但我国是全球最大的记号笔生产、消费、出 口国之一，在此背景下，研发笔头专用特种纤维，控制并减少笔头制造过程中的污染问题迫在眉睫。 □ 本报记者 刘 元 为什么有的记号笔出水不均，甚至用力甩能甩出墨水？笔头用久了为啥会胀开并出现毛边？答案的关键 在于纤维笔头制造技术。当下，上述记号笔行业痛点有望得到解决。 近日，由温州大学、无锡盛烨特邦新材料科技有限公司、东华大学、温州市爱尚文具有限公司和贝发集 团股份有限公司5家单位联合研发的"高比表面及皮芯结构纤维材料与环保制品的研发与产业化"项目获 得2024年度中国轻工业联合会科学技术进步奖一等奖。 "首先，记号笔出现断墨、出水不均的现象减少。纤维笔头上有很多孔隙，墨水是通过这些孔隙流出 的，原有技术难以控制孔隙大小，因此记号笔如果使用大颗粒墨水容 ...