Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need for more effective, precise, and warm policy measures to stimulate consumer enthusiasm, enhance market innovation, and improve supply-demand fluidity to release more effective consumer demand [1][2] - In the first quarter of this year, China's express delivery business volume increased by 21.6% year-on-year, and business revenue grew by 10.9%, reflecting a vibrant consumer market [1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.6% year-on-year, with online retail sales rising by 7.9%, indicating a stable start for the consumption market [1] Group 2 - The Central Political Bureau meeting highlighted the importance of increasing income for low- and middle-income groups and developing service consumption to enhance consumption's role in economic growth [2] - Research indicates that for every 1 yuan of government subsidy, 4 yuan of consumption can be stimulated, suggesting that increasing consumption subsidies is crucial for boosting consumer willingness [2] - Comprehensive promotion of consumption should align with employment and income growth strategies, including measures to increase wage income and improve social security systems [2] Group 3 - Demand is not static; the ability of supply to attract consumers is a key influencing factor, as seen in the evolution of coffee products to meet diverse consumer tastes [3] - Optimizing supply does not necessarily mean increasing quantity; it can also involve improving structure within existing supply, as demonstrated by innovations in the hot pot market [3] - Upgrading the entire supply chain presents opportunities for discovering consumer demand, as illustrated by the postal service's new delivery lines for specialty foods [3] Group 4 - The vast consumer market of over 1.4 billion people holds significant business opportunities, even in niche areas that attract just 1% of the population [4] - Deepening supply-side structural reforms while expanding effective demand can create broader consumption opportunities and strengthen domestic demand as a key driver of economic growth [4]
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Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-05-15 22:01