时报观察丨提振消费政策应乘势而上早出尽出

Group 1 - The contribution rate of final consumption expenditure to economic growth reached 52% in the first half of the year, an increase of 7.5 percentage points compared to the entire last year [1] - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, indicating solid economic performance, but there are signs of slowing growth in retail sales and fixed asset investment since June [1] - The government is signaling continued policy support to strengthen domestic circulation and boost consumption, including actions to remove unreasonable restrictions on consumer spending and optimize trade-in policies [1] Group 2 - The concept of "consumption upgrading" has gained attention, where consumers seek products that balance quality and price, as well as emotional value and aesthetic experience [2] - Companies need to adapt to these new consumer demands by exploring market potential, exemplified by a successful washing machine design that caters to specific consumer needs [2] - Government intervention is necessary to lower market entry barriers and transaction costs, while also implementing measures to increase urban and rural residents' income and support the elderly care industry [2]