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Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) in the Xingan League is implementing policies to enhance the payment environment, promoting consumption upgrades and facilitating local economic development through various financial services and incentives [1][5]. Group 1: Payment Environment Optimization - The PBOC is guiding banks to introduce consumption discounts and installment fee waivers, leveraging the synergy between these policies and the "old-for-new" consumption initiative [1][5]. - A total of 1,236 new payment scenarios were added in the consumption sector from January to April, with subsidies for the "old-for-new" policy amounting to 28.4151 million yuan [5]. - The issuance of consumption discount vouchers reached 1.328 million yuan, while installment fee waivers totaled 365,000 yuan, resulting in an increase in local consumption by 18 million yuan [5]. Group 2: Collaborative Mechanisms - The PBOC and the local Commerce Bureau have established a collaborative mechanism for policy implementation, including monthly consultations, quarterly supervision, and annual evaluations [2]. - A strategic partnership has been formed among banks, payment institutions, and key commercial enterprises, creating a collaborative framework of "government support, financial empowerment, and merchant participation" [2]. Group 3: Multi-Scenario Payment Solutions - In the home decoration sector, a comprehensive payment ecosystem has been developed, featuring smart POS terminals that support installment payments and fund supervision, leading to a 135% year-on-year increase in transaction volume [3]. - The home appliance sector has seen the introduction of interactive payment terminals that offer extended services, resulting in a 17% increase in average transaction value for large appliances from January to April [3]. - The automotive sector has implemented a one-stop financial service process at 4S stores, reducing average transaction time by 40% and increasing monthly sales by 22% [3]. Group 4: Enhanced Consumer Experience - The financial department has standardized payment signage in key commercial areas, establishing a "service ranking" system for payment services, with 36 merchants recognized as "gold medal payment service demonstration stores" [4]. - A safety assurance plan has been developed to enhance payment security, resulting in 526 reminders issued and 87 suspicious transactions intercepted, recovering losses of 1.83 million yuan [4]. - Services tailored for the elderly have been introduced, including accessible payment terminals and tiered discount policies, benefiting over 8,600 individuals aged 60 and above [4]. Group 5: Future Development Plans - The PBOC plans to deepen structural reforms in payment services, extending services to remote areas and optimizing payment environments in rural and pastoral regions [6]. - The initiative will also support various consumption sectors, enhance risk prevention across the payment chain, and explore "payment plus" models in green consumption and the silver economy [6].