Group 1 - The emotional consumption market in China is rapidly growing, expected to rise from 16.3 trillion yuan in 2022 to 23.1 trillion yuan in 2024, and projected to exceed 4.5 trillion yuan by 2029, with over 90% of youth recognizing "emotional value" and nearly 60% willing to pay for it [1][4] - The retail industry is observing a shift in consumer trends from "meeting basic needs" to "valuing experiences," with "aesthetic economy," "emotional consumption," and "sense of value" becoming mainstream [4] - Companies are adopting "scenario-based" strategies to cater to immersive consumption needs, focusing on home office, pet cohabitation, and parent-child interaction [4] Group 2 - The company Baixinglong, known as the "first stock of creative packaging," is focusing on the emotional economy of Generation Z through its core brand "Wanwuzongseng," which has developed a dual product structure of "AI emotional companionship" and "popular trendy toys" [4] - The IP "One-Eyed Planet" AI companion plush toy has begun mass production, with core channels and consumer engagement expected to be established by the end of the year [4] - Dongwu Securities highlights that recent consumer promotion policies have significantly increased in "newness," aiming to stimulate internal consumption dynamics through new technologies, products, and scenarios [4]