Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) emphasizes the need to combat "involutionary" competition in the market, which has been highlighted as a significant issue affecting various industries and is expected to be a focus for the second half of the year [1][4][7]. Group 1: Definition and Understanding of "Involutionary Competition" - "Involutionary" competition refers to inefficient and forced competition that does not lead to industry growth, often resulting in price wars that harm quality and service [3][4]. - The term has gained traction in government discussions, although it lacks a precise definition [3][4]. - Experts suggest that if competition does not lead to profit growth for the industry but results in price reductions, it can be classified as "involution" [4]. Group 2: Causes of "Involutionary Competition" - Factors contributing to "involutionary" competition include insufficient domestic demand, oversupply, and government subsidies that exacerbate capacity excess [5][6]. - Companies often engage in price-cutting to maintain market share, leading to a vicious cycle of competition [5]. - Some firms resort to cost-cutting measures that harm the supply chain, reflecting outdated business practices [5]. Group 3: Strategies to Combat "Involutionary Competition" - The NDRC plans to revise pricing laws to clarify standards for identifying unfair pricing practices, focusing on behaviors that exclude competitors or monopolize markets [7][8]. - There will be targeted investigations into industries with significant "involutionary" competition to encourage compliance with pricing norms [8]. - Emphasis will be placed on fostering innovation and preventing blind imitation in emerging sectors while addressing low-level, homogeneous competition in traditional industries [8][9]. Group 4: Recommendations for Future Actions - Experts recommend that authorities focus on expanding domestic demand to help companies escape the "prisoner's dilemma" of "involutionary" competition [9][10]. - A market-oriented approach is suggested for effectively addressing the issues of "involutionary" competition [10].

据新华社报道，中共中央政治局7月30日召开会议提出，纵深推进全国统一大市场建设，推动市场竞争秩序持续优化。依法依规治理企业无序竞争。推进重 点行业产能治理。规范地方招商引资行为。 国家发展改革委如何更好推动改革和发展深度融合、高效联动？国家发展改革委体制改革综合司司长王任飞在回答记者提问时提到，国家发改委将加快推动 一些标志性改革举措落地见效，其中之一是紧扣破解经济运行中的突出矛盾深化改革。 王任飞介绍，当前，一些行业、领域出现"内卷"、无序竞争、市场失序等问题。下一步，要努力将有效市场和有为政府这"两只手"作用结合得更好，发挥好 两者的优势。统一政府行为尺度，进一步明确招商引资鼓励和禁止的具体行为，治理和防范有碍统一市场和公平竞争的各种行为和做法，依法依规整治企业 无序竞争，引导企业提升产品品质、优质优价，推动市场竞争秩序持续优化。 在谈及如何进一步做强国内大循环时，周陈也提及，将围绕纵深推进全国统一大市场建设，更好统筹有效市场和有为政府，更好统筹做优增量和盘活存量。 其中，在盘活存量方面，重点是推进重点行业产能治理。在新兴领域坚持鼓励创新、适度竞争，同时坚决制止盲目跟风，坚决制止一哄而上、一哄而起，防 止 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the importance of the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" and the strategic direction for the "15th Five-Year Plan" in the context of China's economic development [1][3] - The meeting highlighted that the "15th Five-Year Plan" period is crucial for achieving socialist modernization and that it will face various risks and challenges while leveraging its advantages [3][5] - The analysis indicates that China is currently in a strategic opportunity period, coinciding with the fourth industrial revolution, which presents a chance for comprehensive advancement despite competitive pressures and geopolitical risks [7][9] Group 2 - The meeting outlined guiding principles for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan," focusing on safety, new productive forces, and comprehensive human development [9][11] - The economic growth rate for the first half of the year was reported at 5.3%, and the meeting emphasized the need for proactive macroeconomic policies to address uncertainties in the second half of the year [11][16] - The continuation of the "Four Stabilities" policy was reaffirmed, emphasizing stability in employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, while also calling for flexibility and foresight in policy implementation [14][16] Group 3 - The meeting stressed the importance of expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption, particularly in the service sector, to enhance economic resilience [22][32] - It was noted that deepening reforms is essential to drive growth, including fostering new competitive industries and establishing a unified national market [24][26] - The meeting addressed the need to combat "involutionary competition," which disrupts fair market practices, and emphasized the importance of guiding enterprises towards healthy competition [26][28] Group 4 - The meeting called for high-level opening-up to stabilize foreign trade and investment, with a focus on integrating domestic and foreign trade [30][32] - It highlighted the necessity of ensuring quality in urban renewal and employment support for key demographics, indicating a shift towards enhancing social welfare [32][34] - The emphasis was placed on mobilizing all stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, to actively participate in market competition and leverage opportunities presented by the new five-year plan [34][36]

南都讯记者杨文君发自北京 8月1日上午，国家发展改革委召开新闻发布会，国家发展改革委政策研究室主任、新 闻发言人蒋毅对依法依规治理企业低价无序竞争的问题进行了回应。 蒋毅表示，中央财经委员会第六次会议对依法依规治理企业低价无序竞争作出明确部署，国家发展改革委深入贯 彻落实党中央、国务院决策部署，会同有关方面抓紧开展相关工作。一方面，加快推进价格法修订。修正草案中 进一步明确了低价倾销等不正当价格行为的认定标准，将重点治理为排挤竞争对手或独占市场，低于成本价倾销 的行为，并将服务纳入低价倾销规制范围。目前修正草案正在向社会征求意见，欢迎社会各界提出宝贵意见。另 一方面，加强政策宣贯和提示提醒。选取"内卷式"竞争问题比较突出的行业领域，有针对性开展成本调查，摸清 生产经营情况，督促企业自觉规范价格行为。 "下一步，我们将坚持依法依规，综合整治低价无序竞争行为，明确治理措施，引导企业科学定价、理性定价，有 力有效规范市场价格秩序，促进行业有序竞争。"蒋毅说。 （文章来源：南方都市报） 国家发展改革委政策研究室主任、新闻发言人蒋毅。 蒋毅谈到，竞争是市场经济的基本特征，良性竞争一定程度上能为消费者带来价格优惠和消费福 ...

Group 1 - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is focusing on stabilizing employment, expanding domestic demand, and ensuring economic growth through a comprehensive policy toolbox [1][2] - The NDRC plans to distribute a fourth batch of 690 billion yuan in subsidies for consumption, completing the annual target of 3000 billion yuan [2] - The NDRC emphasizes the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing productivity and efficiency across various industries, with a focus on commercializing AI applications [3] Group 2 - The central government is addressing issues of low-price disorderly competition and is committed to regulating such practices to ensure fair market competition [4][5] - The NDRC is revising the pricing law to clarify standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, particularly targeting predatory pricing below cost [5] - The NDRC aims to combine effective market mechanisms with proactive government intervention to improve market order and encourage high-quality competition [5]

Core Viewpoint - The recent revision of the Price Law in China aims to address the issue of "involution" in market competition, particularly in the context of food delivery platforms and other sectors, by implementing stricter regulations on pricing practices and promoting fair competition [1][2]. Group 1: Background and Context - The "subsidy" war among food delivery platforms has brought "involution" competition into public view, prompting the government to take significant reform measures [1]. - The Price Law, in effect since 1998, has played a crucial role in resource allocation and consumer protection, and its first revision seeks to adapt to new economic realities, including digital and platform economies [1][2]. Group 2: Key Changes in the Price Law - The revision includes ten main points focusing on improving government pricing regulations, clarifying standards for unfair pricing practices, and enhancing legal responsibilities for price violations [2]. - The changes aim to regulate typical issues such as predatory pricing, price discrimination, and price gouging [2]. Group 3: Positive Transformations - The revision shifts the role of consumers from passive recipients to active participants in the pricing process, allowing them to influence pricing mechanisms [3]. - It aims to better protect the rights of workers, particularly in flexible employment sectors, by curbing vicious price wars and redirecting funds towards production and research [4]. - The revision also adapts price governance to address new economic developments, including algorithmic pricing discrimination and platform responsibilities, ensuring a fairer competitive environment [5][6]. Group 4: Implications for Economic Development - The changes are expected to foster a market environment that prioritizes quality over low-cost competition, enabling companies to focus on technological innovation and enhancing overall industry competitiveness [6]. - The revision serves as a critical measure against market chaos and supports high-quality economic development by promoting a fair competition order [6].

除了上述17场座谈会外，蒋毅介绍，两年多来，国家发展改革委的所有党组成员和各业务司局通过各种 方式与民营企业座谈交流500余次，省、市、县各级发展改革部门召开民营企业座谈会2万余次，民营经 济发展综合服务平台上线半年多来收到问题诉求超过2400项。 8月1日，国家发展改革委政策研究室主任、新闻发言人蒋毅在国家发展改革委新闻发布会上回答中国证 券报.中证金牛座记者提问时表示，2023年6月，国家发展改革委建立与民营企业常态化沟通交流机制。 两年多来，国家发展改革委主任郑栅洁共主持召开了17场座谈会、与近80家民营企业面对面交流。 "民营企业座谈会听取的意见建议，正在转化为实实在在的政策举措。"蒋毅举例介绍，对企业普遍关心 的"内卷式"竞争问题，国家发展改革委高度重视座谈会上反映的问题、提出的建议，正在统筹采取修订 法律、出台政策、完善标准、强化行业自律等举措，加快推动整治"内卷式"竞争问题。 蒋毅表示，常态化听取企业对经济形势和行业发展的意见建议，掌握第一手真实情况，是宏观层面制定 规划、政策的重要基础。下一步，国家发展改革委将坚持和完善政企常态化沟通交流机制，持续深入听 取民营企业意见建议，坚持点面结合解决实 ...

8月1日，国家发展改革委就当前经济形势和经济工作举行新闻发布会。国家发展改革委政策研究室主 任、新闻发言人蒋毅在会上表示，对企业普遍关心的"内卷式"竞争问题，发改委高度重视民营企业座谈 会上反映的问题、提出的建议，正在统筹采取修订法律、出台政策、完善标准、强化行业自律等举措， 加快推动整治"内卷式"竞争问题。 ...

智通财经8月1日电，美团官微今日发文称，外卖平台补贴近日引发社会高度关注，美团对此高度重视， 将坚决规范促销行为，杜绝不正当竞争行为，推动建立公平有序行业秩序，促进各方互利共赢。美团承 诺从自身做起，并积极呼吁行业共同构建良好生态，促进餐饮服务行业规范健康持续发展。美团表示， 开展补贴活动将严格遵守相关法律法规，不强制或变相强制商家参加补贴活动，切实保障商家自主定价 权。 美团呼吁抵制"内卷式"竞争 共建行业良好生态 ...

Core Viewpoint - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has become the first state-owned bank to announce measures to address "involution" competition, signaling a shift in the banking industry towards stabilizing economic policies and enhancing risk management [1][2]. Group 1: ICBC's Initiatives - ICBC held a meeting on July 30, 2023, to outline its operational priorities for the second half of the year, emphasizing the need to implement economic policies and address "involution" competition [1]. - The meeting was attended by representatives from various regulatory bodies, indicating a strong governmental backing for the initiative [1]. Group 2: Industry Implications - The move by ICBC is expected to have a significant demonstration effect on other state-owned banks, potentially leading to a broader industry shift towards reducing "involution" competition [2]. - The initiative may help lower the intensity of price wars, creating a more equitable competitive environment for smaller banks [2]. - It is anticipated that the competition logic in the banking sector will shift from "scale and cost" to "service and innovation," encouraging smaller banks to enhance their risk management and operational efficiency [2]. Group 3: Short-term Challenges - Some smaller banks that heavily rely on pricing strategies may face transitional difficulties due to the "anti-involution" measures [3].