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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by Mercedes-Benz in the Chinese market, highlighting the impact of aggressive competition and the company's response to malicious marketing tactics from rival brands [2][4][5]. Group 1: Market Competition - Mercedes-Benz has experienced a decline in sales in China, with a projected 7% drop in 2024, resulting in a total of 683,600 vehicles sold [5]. - The competitive landscape has intensified, with domestic brands leveraging the rapid development of new energy and smart technologies to challenge established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz [5][10]. - The term "involution" is used to describe the current competitive environment, indicating a situation where efforts yield diminishing returns, leading to irrational decisions among local competitors [9]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the 2024 fiscal year, Mercedes-Benz reported a revenue of €145.594 billion, a decrease of 4.5% compared to 2023 [6]. - Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell by 30.8% to €13.599 billion, while net profit decreased by 28.4% to €10.409 billion [6][10]. - The decline in profitability is attributed to reduced sales, price cuts, and a product mix that is not well-received in the market [10]. Group 3: Strategic Response - To address the current market challenges, Mercedes-Benz plans to implement cost-cutting measures and launch a significant product and technology offensive [12]. - The company aims to reduce production costs by 10% by 2027, with a target of saving €5 billion through various efficiency measures [12][13]. - Mercedes-Benz will introduce 36 new models by 2027, including a focus on electric vehicles, with a goal of achieving over 30% of global sales from new energy vehicles by that year [13][14].

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is actively addressing "involution" competition and promoting fair competition in the market through regular dialogues with enterprises, aiming to enhance the market environment and support high-quality development [2]. Group 1: Meeting Overview - On February 25, SAMR held a discussion with representatives from seven companies, including Trina Solar, JA Solar, Longi Green Energy, Alibaba Group, JD Group, BAIC Group, and Mercedes-Benz Group, to exchange views on "involution" competition and related challenges [1]. - The participating companies shared their market conditions, competitive situations, and difficulties, providing specific suggestions on antitrust measures, unfair competition, and compliance guidance [1]. Group 2: SAMR's Initiatives - Meng Yang, a member of SAMR's Party Group and Deputy Director, highlighted the importance of regular meetings to address enterprise concerns and foster a more vibrant market environment [2]. - SAMR is committed to implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Central Economic Work Conference, focusing on strengthening antitrust enforcement and fair competition reviews [2]. - The agency aims to build a unified national market and actively resolve issues faced by enterprises in maintaining fair competition [2].