Starbucks(US:SBUX) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-09 14:03Group 1 - The Central Committee and State Council issued a significant document aimed at improving and safeguarding people's livelihoods, addressing urgent public concerns, and promoting equitable and accessible social welfare [2][4] - The State Administration for Market Regulation released compliance guidelines for the "6·18" online promotional event to ensure fair market practices and protect consumer rights, emphasizing the need for platforms to verify seller information and prevent deceptive marketing practices [2][4] - In May, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, with urban prices remaining stable and rural prices dropping by 0.4%, indicating a slight deflationary trend in consumer prices [2][4] Group 2 - The exposure of non-sun protective clothing sold online highlights misleading marketing practices, with many products failing to meet national UV protection standards, raising concerns about consumer safety and product integrity [6] - A growing trend of extended marriage leave has been observed, with 27 provinces in China increasing the duration of marriage leave, reflecting a shift in social policies aimed at enhancing family welfare [7] - Several international investment banks, including Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley, have raised their economic growth forecasts for China and predict a long-term strengthening of the Renminbi, with projections of the exchange rate reaching 7.0 against the US dollar by the end of 2025 [8] - Citigroup has adjusted its forecast for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, now predicting a total reduction of 75 basis points this year, indicating a shift in monetary policy expectations [8] - Starbucks China announced a price reduction for several popular products, with an average price drop of around 5 yuan, reflecting competitive pricing strategies in the beverage market [9]