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Core Insights - The report indicates that consumers are primarily allocating their surplus funds towards savings, children's education, travel, mortgage repayments, and healthcare, with savings being the top priority [1][4]. - Despite a slight recovery in consumer sentiment in Q1, overall consumption willingness remains weak, prompting discussions on where to focus efforts to stimulate consumption [1][4]. Consumer Spending Behavior - The survey, which included 5,000 consumers across various cities and rural areas, revealed that 48.8% of surplus funds are directed towards savings, followed by 45.5% for children's education, 33.1% for travel, 32.6% for mortgage repayments, and 29.3% for healthcare [4]. - A notable 10.4% of consumers reported having no surplus funds for additional spending [4]. - High-income consumers exhibit a stronger inclination towards saving compared to their lower-income counterparts [4]. Travel and Emotional Spending - There is a robust demand for travel, indicating a trend of consumption structure upgrading, as consumers seek to relieve stress amid uncertainties [4]. - Younger consumers are increasingly willing to spend on experiences that enhance their happiness and emotional well-being [4]. Factors Influencing Consumer Spending - Key factors that could lead to increased consumer spending include income growth (72.3%), stable employment (46.2%), lower prices (43.7%), improved social security (40.6%), and reduced mortgage pressure (32.7%) [5][6]. - Compared to the previous quarter, there has been a slight increase in the percentage of consumers citing favorable macroeconomic conditions and rising stock prices as motivators for spending [6]. Challenges to Consumer Spending - The report attributes the overall lack of consumer spending willingness to cautious expectations, which have led to a sustained high savings rate [7]. - Heavy burdens from children's education and mortgage repayments are also identified as constraints on other spending [7]. Recommendations for Stimulating Consumption - Experts suggest stabilizing consumer expectations through measures such as promoting stock market recovery, curbing the decline in the real estate market, and enhancing macroeconomic stimulus to boost domestic demand [8]. - Consumers have proposed various measures to enhance spending confidence, including improving social security, increasing macroeconomic policy support, and providing consumption vouchers [8]. Impact of External Factors - The report highlights the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to external pressures, such as tariffs imposed by the U.S., which have led to reduced orders and financial difficulties [9]. - SMEs are encouraged to pivot towards domestic markets to mitigate risks associated with external market fluctuations [9].