Core Viewpoint - McDonald's plans to sell eight retail properties in Hong Kong, with a total market value of approximately HKD 1.2 billion, as part of a phased strategy to divest all its properties in the region, which are valued at over HKD 3 billion [1][2]. Group 1: Property Sale Details - The eight properties for sale are located in key areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, and Mong Kok, and have been held by McDonald's for several decades, with some properties being over 50 years old [2][3]. - The properties have a total rental occupancy rate of 100%, with McDonald's restaurants operating in each location, and some properties also housing other retail tenants [2][3]. - The sale is being managed by JLL, which indicates that the properties will continue to operate as McDonald's restaurants post-sale, providing stable rental income for potential investors [3]. Group 2: Market Context and Implications - The current valuation of retail properties in Hong Kong is low, prompting McDonald's to sell at this time, despite its significant rental income from properties globally [2][5]. - The overall market for commercial properties in Hong Kong has been under pressure, with rising vacancy rates and declining rental prices due to economic challenges [5][6]. - McDonald's has historically been recognized as a significant player in real estate, with rental income accounting for nearly 38.65% of its total revenue in 2024, amounting to USD 10.017 billion [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - A recent Reuters investigation revealed that some Chinese car manufacturers are inflating sales figures through "pre-insurance" practices, which have become increasingly common in the industry, involving both domestic and foreign brands such as BYD, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Buick [1] Group 1: Consumer Complaints - The investigation identified 97 consumer complaints regarding the practice of pre-insurance, where vehicles were insured under someone else's name before being sold [1] - Dealers admitted that this practice is aimed at meeting monthly sales targets [1] - Affected brands include Neta, Zeekr, Li Auto, Changan, Geely, and FAW-Volkswagen, with many vehicles counted as "sold" before official sales, referred to as "zero-kilometer used cars" [1] Group 2: Company Responses - Volkswagen China stated it will investigate the complaints and emphasized that it does not use insurance to boost sales [1] - SAIC-GM clarified that its sales data is based on actual deliveries [1] - BYD and Geely did not respond to requests for comment [1] Group 3: Legal Actions and Industry Implications - Court records indicate that since 2023, consumers have filed lawsuits against dealers for concealing pre-insurance practices, with some cases resulting in consumer victories and compensation [1] - Industry insiders noted that such practices could mislead the market's understanding of actual demand and pose risks in production capacity allocation [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the growing importance of smartwatches in promoting a disciplined and healthier lifestyle, highlighting the affordability and functionality of the Skyworth Watch4PRO compared to other brands [2][4][10]. Group 1: Company Background - Skyworth, a 36-year-old domestic brand, has successfully transitioned from traditional television manufacturing to the wearable device market, establishing itself as a significant player in the industry [12][30]. - The company has diversified its business into over 120 sectors, including smart home appliances and renewable energy, and ranked among the top 500 companies in China in 2023 [32]. Group 2: Product Features - The Skyworth Watch4PRO offers a range of features including Bluetooth calling, music playback, health monitoring (heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen), and sleep tracking, making it a comprehensive health management tool [14][57][61]. - The smartwatch boasts a 2.01-inch HD curved touchscreen, a 300mAh battery with a 15-day battery life, and IP68 water resistance, ensuring durability and convenience for users [41][43][49]. Group 3: Market Positioning - The Watch4PRO is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to high-priced brands, with a promotional price of 199, significantly lower than the market average of 1299 [24][99]. - The product is marketed as a multifunctional device that combines the capabilities of a phone assistant, speaker, professional sports coach, and health manager, appealing to a wide range of consumers [99][102].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rapid rise of Chinese short drama companies, particularly ReelShort, which has become a dominant player in the global short drama market, especially in the U.S. The success is attributed to a combination of strong content, targeted marketing, and innovative monetization strategies. Group 1: Market Overview - Short dramas have surpassed the film market in China and are creating a global entertainment wave, particularly in Europe and the U.S. [5] - In the global short drama market, Chinese companies dominate, with 40 out of the top 50 apps by in-app revenue being developed by Chinese firms, capturing 68.75% of overseas short drama in-app revenue [6][62]. - ReelShort has achieved significant milestones, including leading the U.S. Google Play entertainment app free chart for 38 consecutive days and reaching 14.486 million downloads globally in May 2025 [9][10]. Group 2: Company Success - ReelShort generated $130 million in in-app revenue in Q1 2025, holding a 24.21% share of the overseas market [11][12]. - The series "The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband" has garnered over 470 million views, outperforming Netflix's "Squid Game" [14][45]. - The success of ReelShort is attributed to its understanding of the target audience, particularly female viewers, and its flexible monetization model [27][28]. Group 3: Strategic Insights - The failure of Quibi highlighted the importance of targeting core users and creating compelling content, which ReelShort has successfully addressed [25][22]. - ReelShort's strategy includes low-cost production, rapid content creation, and aggressive marketing through social media platforms [37][38]. - The company leverages its existing IP from platforms like Kiss and Chapters to ensure high-quality scripts and storylines [41][42]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The overseas short drama market is projected to grow significantly, with estimates ranging from $14.4 billion to $64.8 billion, indicating a substantial opportunity for Chinese companies [58][60]. - Chinese companies are expanding their reach with new platforms like Sereal+ and UniReel, focusing on localized content and AI-driven script generation [55][56]. - The competition in the overseas market is intensifying, with various business models emerging, including paid, free, and hybrid approaches [67][68].

以下文章来源于每日经济新闻 ，作者每经记者 每日经济新闻 . 中国主流财经全媒体。互联网新闻信息服务许可证编号：51120190017 。 来源|每日经济新闻 记者|王晶 编辑|陈柯名 魏文艺 杜波 7月29日，苹果中国官网显示，位于大连百年城的Apple Store 店将于今年8月9日20:00停止营 业。 这一消息引发外界关注。事实上，苹果直营店在国内关闭极为罕见，据公开资料，仅发生两起。其 中，大连百年城店是国内首家关停的苹果直营店，该店于2015年10月24日开业，是大连首家、辽 宁省第二家苹果官方直营店；另一例被归入"关闭"记录的门店，实际属于正常迁址升级。2020年7 月15日，位于北京三里屯 太古里 6号楼的Apple Store停业，仅两天后，其附近的三里屯苹果新店 便开业了。 对于本次大连百年城直营店关闭的原因，7月29日午间，《每日经济新闻》记者联系苹果方面了解 情况，公司在一份声明中回应称："鉴于大连百年城购物中心内多家零售商的离开，我们决定于8月 9日关闭那里的零售店。" 该店关闭之后，苹果在大连将仅剩下恒隆广场一家门店。 Apple 在大连的首家零售店在百年城开业。 图源：视觉中国 ...

Core Viewpoint - The summer box office in China has seen a significant decline, with total earnings reaching only 51.61 billion yuan, a drop of nearly 26% compared to the previous year, raising concerns about the future of the film industry in the country [2][3][20]. Group 1: Box Office Performance - The summer box office has only generated 51.61 billion yuan so far, down from 69.70 billion yuan last year, marking a decline of 25.95% [2]. - The current summer box office performance is even lower than the special periods of 2021 and 2022 [3]. - If the box office continues to decline, it may lead to a lack of confidence among film producers regarding the summer season, potentially pushing many films to the more lucrative Spring Festival period [20]. Group 2: Film Releases and Reception - Despite the release of numerous films from both established and new directors, many have failed to perform well at the box office, such as "酱园弄·悬案" with a predicted box office of only 3.75 billion yuan [5]. - New directors who previously achieved high box office numbers have also faced setbacks, with films like "恶意" and "无名之辈：否极泰来" expected to earn only 2.60 billion yuan and 0.52 billion yuan, respectively [6]. - The animated film "聊斋·兰若寺," which previously garnered 18 billion yuan, is now projected to earn only 3.15 billion yuan [7]. Group 3: Impact on Companies - China Film (600977.SH) has seen a decline in revenue and profit last year but is expected to recover slightly this summer due to its involvement in "南京照相馆," which is performing well [10]. - Companies like欢喜传媒, which produced "酱园弄·悬案," are likely to face significant losses, while光线传媒's "花漾少女杀人事件" is projected to earn only 0.29 billion yuan, which has a minimal impact on its overall performance [11][12]. - The remaining films that could potentially perform well are produced by non-traditional major companies, indicating a shift in the industry landscape [14]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The summer box office's core competitiveness relies on the continuous supply of diverse and high-quality films, which is crucial for driving overall box office performance [20]. - If high-quality films continue to migrate to the Spring Festival, the summer season may become a dumping ground for lower-quality films, leading to a negative perception among audiences [20]. - This could create a vicious cycle of declining box office performance, leading to fewer quality films, further diminishing the appeal of the summer season [20].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the tax reform and development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period in China, highlighting significant increases in tax revenue and the impact of tax policies on improving people's livelihoods [2][3]. Tax Revenue and Economic Growth - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the total tax revenue collected by tax authorities is expected to exceed 155 trillion yuan, accounting for approximately 80% of total fiscal revenue [2] - Tax revenue (excluding export tax rebates) is projected to surpass 85 trillion yuan, which is an increase of 1.3 trillion yuan compared to the total tax revenue during the "13th Five-Year Plan" period [2] Personal Income Tax Insights - The number of individuals benefiting from special additional deductions in personal income tax has reached 119 million, marking a 55% increase compared to the initial tax settlement in 2020 [2] - The total amount of tax reductions has grown by 156.5%, increasing from 116 billion yuan in 2020 to nearly 300 billion yuan this year [2] - Among those benefiting from personal income tax deductions, over 80% are middle-aged individuals aged 30-55, who are often responsible for both elderly and child care [3] Tax Compliance and Enforcement - The tax authorities have intensified efforts to combat tax evasion, particularly targeting high-income individuals, including over 360 cases of tax evasion involving internet celebrities since 2021, recovering over 3 billion yuan in tax [5] - A total of 21,800 cases of fraudulent or improper tax benefit claims have been investigated, recovering 26.9 billion yuan in tax during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [5]

据其估算，此次协议将为日本带来约10万亿日元（约合680亿美元）的关税减免，特别是在汽车等 核心出口领域。 不过，目前这项协议仍缺乏具体落地细节，双方尚未签署正式联合文件。白宫方面仅发布了一份情 况说明书。赤泽表示，为避免美方以"文件尚未完成"为由拖延降税进度，日方将推动美方尽快通过 行政命令，落实关税调整。 【 热门视频推荐 】 点击在 看 持续关注↓↓↓ 来源|国际财闻汇 日本首席谈判代表赤泽亮正上周六向日本放送协会（NHK）表示，日本与美国在近日达成的5500 亿美元双边合作基金中，真正用于投资的比例仅占1%-2%，其余大部分将通过贷款和贷款担保方 式提供，资金来源主要为日本政府支持的金融机构。 该基金是美日贸易协议的核心内容之一。根据协议，美方将在未来对日本输美商品，包括汽车在 内，统一征收15%的进口关税。作为交换，日本承诺设立5500亿美元对美基金。赤泽强调，这并 不意味着5500亿美元现金将直接流向美国，而是以金融安排形式进行，且日本并非"输家"。 赤泽指出，在1%-2%的投资部分中，美日双方将按90:10的比例分配投资收益。他称，即便让美 国获得绝大部分投资收益，日本的潜在损失也仅为数百亿日元 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant changes at the Shaolin Temple following the investigation of its abbot, Shi Yongxin, who is accused of serious misconduct, including criminal activities and violations of Buddhist precepts [2][21]. Group 1: Changes at Shaolin Temple - The Shaolin Temple has undergone drastic changes over the past 40 years, losing its key figure, Shi Yongxin, who has been placed under investigation for alleged criminal activities and misconduct [2][21]. - Despite the turmoil, the temple remains a popular tourist destination, with many visitors unaware of the ongoing issues [1][4]. Group 2: Public Reaction and Perception - The public's perception of Shi Yongxin has shifted dramatically, with many now viewing him as a controversial figure due to the allegations against him [22][24]. - Local residents express mixed feelings about Shi Yongxin's management, noting that while he brought financial success to the temple, his lack of oversight led to significant issues [24][31]. Group 3: Management and Governance Issues - Tensions have reportedly existed between the Shaolin Temple and the local scenic area management regarding ticket revenue distribution, which has contributed to the current crisis [27][31]. - The local government has initiated inspections to address corruption and misconduct within the scenic area, indicating a heightened focus on governance [28].

近日，深圳的陈女士（化姓）称，7月22日，她在深圳开市客门店购买了一箱麻六记酸辣粉，售价 65.9元，一箱共8盒。 购买记录。陈女士供图 7月25日，陈女士冲泡一盒酸辣粉时发现，不仅粉饼发霉，还有一股刺鼻的味道。 她将情况反馈给深圳开市客门店，随后线下门店做退货处理，并原路返回了商品金额，"其他诉求 赔偿，门店客服经理说下周五前答复"。 陈女士提供的产品图片显示，该产品生产日期为今年6月16日，酸辣粉表面有疑似发霉迹象。 另据此前报道，深圳、上海、宁波等地的消费者陆续在社交平台发帖投诉，在开市客买到了发霉的 麻六记酸辣粉。多位消费者表示此事属实，且线下门店已经退款产品的金额，进一步的补偿赔偿还 在商讨。 涉事酸辣粉。受访者供图 此外，有多名网友 在社交平台 发文称， "开市客超市下架麻六记酸辣粉，并做出召回处理"， 引 发热议。 7月27日，麻六记酸辣粉代工商四川白家阿宽食品发布声明称，经核查，问题集中在两批次产品， 主要原因是生产过程中消杀环节存在不足，可能导致部分产品受环境细菌污染。涉及的产品现已经 全部下架，并启动召回。 经核查，问题集中在2025年6月16日、6月18日两个批次产品。主要原因是生产过程 ...