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Core Viewpoint - Comprehensive rectification of involution-style competition is a key measure to address current economic development contradictions [1][2][4] Group 1: Industry Response - Regulatory authorities are intensifying efforts to rectify involution-style competition in the automotive industry and platform enterprises [1][2] - The China Automotive Industry Association (CAAM) has issued an initiative to maintain fair competition and promote healthy industry development [1][2] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supports CAAM's initiative and plans to enhance the rectification of involution-style competition in the automotive sector [1][2] Group 2: Economic Impact - The automotive industry's profit margin is projected to decline to 4.3% in 2024 and further to 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025, below the manufacturing average [2] - Continuous price wars are leading to a decrease in product quality and service levels, posing risks to consumer safety and weakening the industry's internal growth momentum [2][3] Group 3: Proposed Solutions - CAAM has proposed four initiatives to ensure fair competition, including compliance with laws and regulations, avoiding market monopolization, and conducting self-inspections [4][5] - Experts suggest that the government should strengthen top-level design and guide the industry towards innovation-driven competition rather than price competition [5][6] Group 4: Regulatory Measures - The government may implement stricter penalties for violations of laws and regulations within the industry, focusing on issues like overdue payments to component suppliers [6][7] - Multiple departments are collaborating to address involution-style competition and promote effective competition, technological innovation, and industry upgrades [7][8] Group 5: Market Dynamics - The current involution-style competition is particularly prevalent in emerging industries closely related to new energy and those with high external dependencies [7][9] - The solar industry is experiencing significant price declines, with components dropping to around 0.6 yuan per watt, leading to a rapid reshuffling of companies [7][9]