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Group 1 - The article highlights the increasing prevalence of counterfeit cigarettes in the market, particularly in convenience stores and small supermarkets, posing a serious threat to consumer health and disrupting market order [1]. - In 2025, Guangdong province reported a 39.89% year-on-year increase in cigarette-related criminal cases, with a staggering 87.04% rise in the quantity of smuggled cigarettes seized [1]. - Despite ongoing crackdowns by authorities, the methods of producing and selling counterfeit cigarettes are evolving, with distribution channels becoming more fragmented and infiltrating well-known chain convenience stores [1]. Group 2 - Meiyijia, a leading convenience store chain, had a total of 37,943 stores by the end of 2024, ranking first in the country, and is expected to surpass 40,000 stores by July 2025 [1]. - Numerous complaints have surfaced on platforms like Weibo and Black Cat Complaints, with many users alleging they purchased counterfeit cigarettes from Meiyijia, leading to claims that it has become a "gathering place for fake cigarettes" [1]. - Self-media bloggers have also shared videos documenting their experiences of buying counterfeit cigarettes at Meiyijia convenience stores [1].