刘元春：破解“内卷”必须全面启动微观治理，让竞争政策走到C位

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China's industrial policy has long prioritized over competition policy, leading to micro-level disorder, necessitating a reorientation of industrial policy and placing competition policy at the forefront [1][2] - The current industrial sector is experiencing a phenomenon where costs are decreasing, but profits are declining even faster, indicating a need for comprehensive micro-governance to address low pricing and "involution" issues [1][2] - The focus of policy has shifted towards preventing "involution-style" vicious competition, with the Central Committee emphasizing the need for industry self-discipline and orderly competition [1][2] Group 2 - The primary concern in the macro economy is the persistently low price levels, driven by both demand-side and supply-side factors, including structural issues and the impact of technological advancements [2] - China's labor productivity has increased by nearly 90% over the past decade, with significant cost reductions in new energy sectors, indicating a shift towards new production models [2] - Despite technological upgrades, many industries are experiencing deteriorating financial metrics, with profit margins hitting historical lows due to "involutionary pricing models" leading to fierce competition [2][3] Group 3 - Overcapacity is not a new phenomenon, but the overcapacity in emerging industries and involution may signal the emergence of new systemic issues [3] - The approach to breaking the low-price phenomenon includes expanding domestic demand, social reforms, and micro-restructuring as supplementary measures [3] - A shift in policy thinking is suggested, moving from an industry-led model to a government-led, industry-coordinated, and enterprise-implemented model, elevating competition policy to a central role [3]