Group 1 - The Ministry of Defense of China strongly opposes negative remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense regarding China, asserting that such actions will ultimately backfire on the U.S. [5] Group 2 - The sales revenue from the consumer goods trade-in program in China has surpassed 1 trillion yuan this year, indicating a strong recovery in consumer spending. [6] - The program has led to approximately 1.1 trillion yuan in sales across five major categories, with 175 million subsidies issued to consumers. [6] - Specific figures include 4.12 million applications for automobile trade-ins, 49.86 million consumers purchasing 12 categories of home appliances totaling 77.62 million units, and 5.35 million consumers buying 5.66 million digital products. [6] Group 3 - The film box office for the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival period has exceeded 300 million yuan, significantly surpassing last year's figures. [8] Group 4 - NIO confirmed that there has been no change in the shareholding of its president, Qin Lihong, countering false information circulating on various platforms. [17] Group 5 - JD.com plans to expand its full-time delivery rider workforce to 150,000, having already surpassed 100,000 riders ahead of schedule. [19] Group 6 - BYD led the electric vehicle market in May with sales of 382,500 units, a year-on-year increase from 331,800 units. [20] - Other notable performances include Geely's sales of 235,200 units, a 46% increase year-on-year, and significant growth from new entrants like Leap Motor and Xpeng Motors. [20] Group 7 - Hongxin Securities has officially changed its name to Tianfu Securities, signaling a strategic repositioning following the acquisition by Shudao Group. [21]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the cosmetic brand "可复美" (Kefumei) and its alleged failure to include recombinant collagen in its products, as raised by a social media influencer known as "大嘴博士" (Dr. Big Mouth) [1][10]. Group 1: Company Responses - 华熙生物 (Hua Xi Biological) expressed strong support for Dr. 郝宇 (Hao Yu) and his company, 上海柳页医创医疗科技服务有限公司, emphasizing the importance of consumer rights and product integrity [3]. - The company has conducted thorough evaluations and tests on the materials provided by Dr. 郝宇 and has received third-party testing results, indicating a commitment to transparency and accountability in the industry [3]. - 华熙生物 called for industry participants and social entities to engage in cross-verification of testing results and urged testing institutions to fulfill their professional responsibilities [3]. Group 2: Controversy and Clarifications - 巨子生物 (Giant Biological) issued a statement acknowledging an apology from the testing institution used by Dr. 郝宇, which clarified that the report was not authorized for public use and was intended solely for research and internal quality control [6][8]. - The testing institution emphasized that the results of the report are not legally binding and are subject to various factors, including sample authenticity and testing conditions, thus limiting their reliability [8]. - 巨子生物 firmly denied allegations of product falsification and asserted that all products comply with regulatory standards, ensuring quality and safety through rigorous verification processes [15].

6月1日，巨子生物发布声明，表示接受"大嘴博士"（郝宇）所用检测机构道歉，但将追究造谣者法律责任。 声明介绍，有关"可复美"未添加重组胶原蛋白的争议，5月30日我司收到了来自"大嘴博士"（郝宇）所用检测机构的道 歉声明，该机构明确表示"我司对此做法不仅不予认同，更从未做出任何形式的授权"，并严令要求"大嘴博士"（郝 宇）"⽴即停⽌使⽤及转发该《测试报告》的⾏为，以避免对社会公众产⽣更严重的误导 "。 根据上海东谱检测技术服务有限公司的声明，近期，名为"大嘴博士"的网络博主在各大网络平台，针对"可复美"品牌 某款化妆品中"重组胶原蛋白"的成分含量提出质疑，并发布相关视频及博文，其中可能引用了我司出具的《测试报 告》作为依据，此举引发了广泛争议。针对该《测试报告》相关情况，我司特作如下澄清说明: 1.报告用途与授权说明:我司出具的该《测试报告》，其明确用途限定为科研、教学以及内部质量控制与研究的目的， 并不具备对社会公众进行证明的法律效力。在受托进行测试时，委托人并未向我司告知其真实用途是为利用该《测试 报告》向社会公众宣传并证明博主观点。我司对此做法不仅不予认同，更从未作出任何形式的授权。 2.测试结果的科学性 ...

Core Viewpoint - The stock price of Giant Bio has dropped 19.80% over 7 trading days, resulting in a market value loss of nearly 18 billion HKD due to allegations regarding the collagen content in its skincare products [2] Company Overview - Giant Bio operates in the professional skincare industry based on bioactive ingredients, with its brand "Kefumei" accounting for 87.04% of total revenue in 2024 [2] - The company reported a revenue of 5.539 billion CNY and a net profit of 2.062 billion CNY in its 2024 annual report, with a gross margin of 82.09% [4] Controversy and Response - On May 24, a beauty blogger, "Dr. Big Mouth," questioned the collagen content in Kefumei's core product, claiming it was only 0.0177% and lacked glycine, a key component [2] - Giant Bio responded by stating the allegations were "seriously inaccurate" and provided self-test results showing collagen content exceeding 0.1% [2] - The company has not yet released third-party test results despite claims of having engaged multiple authoritative testing agencies [2] Testing Methods - The blogger's team used high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) combined with amino acid quantification, while Giant Bio employed methods from the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and industry standards [3] - The blogger raised concerns about the testing methods used by Giant Bio, suggesting they may lead to inflated results due to the presence of polyglutamic acid [3] Market Impact - Market regulatory authorities are currently investigating the situation, which could negatively affect consumer sentiment and the performance of Kefumei during the upcoming 618 promotional event [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the controversy surrounding the collagen product "胶原棒" from 巨子生物, highlighting concerns about the actual content of recombinant collagen being lower than advertised, which could impact consumer trust and company performance [4][6][15]. Company Analysis - 巨子生物's flagship product, "胶原棒," is projected to generate 4.5 billion yuan in revenue for 2024, representing a 62.9% year-on-year growth and accounting for 80% of the company's total revenue [4][15]. - The controversy began when a social media influencer claimed that the actual recombinant collagen content in "胶原棒" was only 0.0177%, significantly below the stated minimum of 0.1% [6][7]. - The company asserts that their products meet the industry standard, with multiple tests showing collagen content above 0.1% [6][7]. Industry Context - The issue of low recombinant collagen content points to broader challenges in the industry, including production limitations and the need for clearer regulatory standards for testing [8][9]. - The market for recombinant collagen has seen significant growth, with companies like 巨子生物 and 锦波生物 achieving substantial valuations due to the high demand for these products [10][11]. - The controversy could lead to a decline in consumer confidence, especially with the upcoming "618" shopping festival, which is crucial for sales [13][15]. Market Dynamics - The sales of "胶原棒" have been strong, with over 5.15 billion units sold since its launch, and the introduction of a new version is expected to further boost sales [15]. - Major players in the cosmetics and medical beauty sectors are increasingly investing in recombinant collagen products, indicating a trend towards expanding this market [15][16]. - The trust crisis surrounding recombinant collagen could have far-reaching implications for the entire industry, affecting not just 巨子生物 but also other companies involved in this segment [17][18].

Core Viewpoint - The recent controversy surrounding hyaluronic acid and recombinant collagen products has led to significant scrutiny and volatility for leading companies in the medical beauty biotechnology sector, including Huaxi Biological, Juzhi Biological, and Jinbo Biological [2][11]. Group 1: Controversy and Market Reactions - Huaxi Biological publicly criticized brokerage reports for promoting the "hyaluronic acid is outdated" narrative, suggesting that the recombinant collagen concept is being overly hyped [3][11]. - Juzhi Biological faced public backlash due to a report indicating that its product "Kefumei" contained only 0.0177% recombinant collagen, below the legal threshold of 0.1% [4][11]. - Jinbo Biological's stock price was affected by the overall negative sentiment in the collagen sector, experiencing a significant drop of 17.23% from its peak [5][7]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Huaxi Biological reported its worst performance since going public in 2024, with revenue of 5.371 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 11.61%, and a net profit of 174 million yuan, down 70.59% [9][10]. - Juzhi Biological achieved a revenue of 5.539 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 57.2%, but its core product's growth rate has been declining for four consecutive years [9][10]. - Jinbo Biological reported a revenue of 1.443 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 84.92%, but its growth rate has also shown signs of slowing down [10]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The ongoing "ingredient dispute" highlights the competition between hyaluronic acid and recombinant collagen technologies, with Huaxi Biological emphasizing the scientific value of hyaluronic acid [11][13]. - The controversy may intensify competition in technology development, market promotion, and brand building within the medical beauty industry, pushing for more emphasis on product efficacy and scientific validation [13].

Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding Giant Bio's product "Recombinant Collagen Essence" has raised questions about its collagen content, leading to a significant decline in the company's stock price following allegations of false labeling and exaggerated claims [1][6]. Group 1: Product Allegations - Beauty blogger "Big Mouth Doctor" (Hao Yu) reported that the collagen content in Giant Bio's "Recombinant Collagen Essence" was only 0.0177%, which is below the national standard of 0.1% for non-trace components [1]. - The report also indicated that the core amino acid "glycine," essential for collagen, was not detected in the product, suggesting potential false labeling and exaggeration of claims [1]. Group 2: Company Response - In response to the allegations, Giant Bio issued a statement denying the claims, asserting that multiple self-test results showed collagen content greater than 0.1%, contradicting the reported data [1]. - The company emphasized that its testing methods adhered to the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" and industry standards, and it has commissioned a third-party organization for retesting [1]. Group 3: Stock Market Impact - Following the allegations, Giant Bio's stock price experienced a continuous decline over four days, indicating a significant market reaction to the controversy [6]. - The situation was exacerbated by a lengthy article from Huaxi Bio, which criticized Giant Bio's marketing strategies and its comparison of collagen to hyaluronic acid [8]. Group 4: Connections and Recommendations - There are notable connections between Huaxi Bio and Big Mouth Doctor, as both have indirect stakes in Shanghai Liuye Medical Technology Service Co., Ltd., suggesting potential conflicts of interest [8]. - Big Mouth Doctor has previously recommended products from Huaxi Bio, indicating a possible bias in the ongoing criticism of Giant Bio [9].

临近年中电商大促，"重组胶原蛋白第一股"巨子生物却陷入巨大争议。 近日，一位自称为香港大学化学博士、前欧莱雅中国科学传播负责人的社交媒体博主"大嘴博士"连续发 文称，经检测，巨子生物旗下品牌可复美的核心产品"胶原棒（Human-Like重组胶原蛋白肌御修护次抛 精华）"中的重组胶原蛋白实际含量低于宣传口径。 作为巨子生物的收入王牌，可复美系列在2024年大赚45亿元、同比增长62.9%，占公司总收入的80%。 其中，以"胶原棒"为核心的功效型护肤品品类又为可复美贡献了近八成的收入。 在小红书等社交媒体上，不少质疑声因此认为，如果连头部企业都可能存在"造假"现象，作为普通消费 者，还能不能何信任和选择重组胶原蛋白产品？ 重组胶原用得少，是"产量跟不上"？ 最初的争议源于一组数字。 按照"大嘴博士"选择的高精度HPLC高效液相色谱氨基酸定量检测法，"胶原棒"中的重组胶原蛋白实际 含量仅为0.0177%，远低于产品中标注的"成分"添加（≥0.1%），或构成配方表造假。对此，可复美则 表示，按照国内重组胶原蛋白辅料"YY/T 1947-2025"行业标准，多批次产品检测结果的胶原蛋白含量均 大于0.1%。 双方随后的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The controversy surrounding the collagen content in the product "Human-Like Recombinant Collagen" from the brand Kefu Mei, owned by the company Giant Bio, has raised significant concerns regarding product integrity and testing methods [1][2][3]. Group 1: Controversy Details - KOL "Dr. Big Mouth" (Hao Yu) claimed that tests showed the collagen content in Kefu Mei's product was only 0.0177% using HPLC amino acid quantification [1]. - Giant Bio responded by stating their tests indicated collagen content greater than 0.1%, contradicting the claims made by Hao Yu, but third-party test results are still pending [2]. - Hao Yu further questioned Giant Bio's testing methods, suggesting that the use of the biuret method could lead to inflated results due to the presence of sodium polyglutamate in the product [3]. Group 2: Previous Issues and Impact - This is not the first controversy for Kefu Mei in 2023, as the brand was previously accused of illegally adding epidermal growth factor (EGF), which led to a public trust crisis [4][5]. - The Shaanxi Provincial Drug Administration investigated the previous claims and found no violations after sampling [6]. - The outcome of the current controversy is crucial for Giant Bio's future performance, as Kefu Mei is projected to generate revenue of 4.542 billion yuan in 2024, contributing over 80% to the company's total revenue [6]. Group 3: Market Reaction - Despite the unresolved testing results, the controversy has significantly impacted Giant Bio's stock price [7]. - As of May 29, Giant Bio's market capitalization was 72.9 billion HKD, having lost 12.8 billion HKD since early May [8].

Core Viewpoint - The public relations battle between Huaxi Biological and Juzhi Biological has led to a significant market value loss for Juzhi Biological, amounting to 17.4 billion yuan in just 10 days [4]. Group 1: Public Relations Battle - Huaxi Biological publicly criticized the capital market's behavior of favoring collagen while disparaging hyaluronic acid, directly naming Juzhi Biological and several brokerage firms [3][4]. - Juzhi Biological's market value dropped from 90.9 billion yuan to 73.5 billion yuan within 10 days, a decrease of 17.4 billion yuan [4]. - The negative publicity may impact consumer sentiment and Juzhi Biological's performance during the upcoming 618 promotional event [4]. Group 2: Controversial Testing Methods - The primary controversy revolves around the testing methods used to assess the collagen content in Juzhi Biological's products [5][6]. - A beauty blogger claimed that the actual collagen content in Juzhi Biological's product was only 0.0177%, significantly below the stated standard of ≥0.1% [9]. - Juzhi Biological defended its testing methods, stating that the blogger's approach lacked industry standards and that they were involved in formulating these standards [11]. Group 3: Timeline of Events - On May 17, Huaxi Biological published a critical article targeting Juzhi Biological and brokerage firms [18]. - Juzhi Biological did not respond initially, leading to perceptions of a "pillow fight" in the public relations battle [18]. - The timeline of events suggests a coordinated effort by the blogger to raise questions about Juzhi Biological's products, particularly before the 618 sales event [22][23]. Group 4: Industry Implications - The incident serves as a cautionary tale for other beauty and skincare brands regarding the importance of protecting their core assets, particularly product ingredients and their efficacy [33]. - Companies are urged to establish robust standards and testing methods to safeguard against potential public relations crises [34]. - The need for a credible third-party testing framework is emphasized, as the absence of such standards can lead to consumer distrust and brand damage [30].