Domestic News - The sales of the consumer goods trade-in program have exceeded 1 trillion yuan this year [2] - The Ministry of National Defense responded to negative remarks from the U.S. Secretary of Defense regarding China, stating that the U.S. will ultimately suffer backlash [2] - The U.S. Trade Representative's office has extended certain exemptions from Section 301 tariffs on China [2] - A commentary from the People's Daily emphasized that the "price war" in the new energy vehicle sector should not be encouraged [2] - New car manufacturers have collectively reported a significant increase in delivery volumes for May [2] International News - The UK Prime Minister Starmer announced plans to restore the UK's military readiness [2] - British media reported that the UK will urge the Trump administration to implement a zero-tariff agreement on steel [2] - Elon Musk stated that he does not want to be held accountable for actions taken by the U.S. government [2] - Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of dozens of opposition party officials, expanding the crackdown [2] - According to Nikkei News, the Bank of Japan has reserved the highest amount for potential losses in bond trading [2]

Core Insights - The sales revenue from the consumption goods trade-in program has exceeded 1 trillion yuan this year, indicating a strong recovery in consumer spending [1] Group 1: Sales Performance - As of May 31, the total sales revenue from five major categories of consumption goods trade-in reached 1.1 trillion yuan [1] - The program has facilitated approximately 175 million direct subsidies to consumers [1] Group 2: Category Breakdown - The number of applications for automobile trade-in subsidies reached 4.12 million [1] - A total of 49.863 million consumers purchased 77.618 million units of 12 categories of home appliances [1] - Approximately 53.529 million consumers bought 56.629 million digital products, including mobile phones [1] - The trade-in program for electric bicycles accounted for 6.5 million units [1] - Home renovation and kitchen appliance upgrades saw 57.626 million orders [1]

21世纪经济报道记者周潇枭 济南、泰安、重庆报道 "这是近几年家电卖场最好的时候。" 近日，21世纪经济报道记者走访济南、泰安、重庆等地的部分家电卖场，多家卖场经营者均发出类似的感慨。去年9月落地的消 费品以旧换新政策，极大地促进了家电、汽车等商品的销售。今年消费品以旧换新政策进一步扩围，手机等3C品类纳入"国 补"范畴，再度引领了家电卖场的火爆销售行情。 今年3000亿元超长期特别国债用以支持消费品以旧换新的政策效应在持续释放，地方政府也在加大财力投入促进消费回升。展 望二季度，相关卖场对家电、手机、汽车等消费前景依然乐观，并期待有更多品类能纳入"国补"范畴。 不可回避的是，去年9月落地的消费品以旧换新政策，拉高了相关消费品类的基数。另外，新能源汽车销售火爆的同时，业内竞 争依然激烈，部分汽车厂商存在"增收不增利"的现象。后续如何有效提振消费，推动内需持续恢复向好，仍是政策的重点。 家电卖场销售火爆 5月中旬，当记者在泰安市财源大街的三源家电采访时，这栋五层楼、经营面积2万平方米的大型线下家电卖场里，随处可见"全 城聚焦2025新国补"等字样，并明确标识出"家电/家装厨卫补贴20%，单台至高补贴2000元" ...

Group 1 - The core event of the "Three Advances" series activity for old-for-new consumer goods was launched in Changsha, aiming to implement the State Council's action plan for large-scale equipment updates and old-for-new consumer goods [1] - The event featured a combination of product exhibitions, policy promotion, and convenient services, attracting hundreds of participants for consultation and experience [1] - Major brands like Huawei and Xiaomi showcased their flagship models and smart home appliances, with professional consultants providing product experiences and policy explanations [1] Group 2 - The event is part of Changsha Unicom's "Beneficial Services into Thousands of Homes" initiative, focusing on establishing a regular government-enterprise communication mechanism and developing an online service platform [2] - A professional service team will be formed to offer customized services such as home visits for processing [2] - Changsha Unicom plans to conduct over 500 beneficial events within the year, aiming to enhance user experience and policy benefits through a collaborative model involving government, enterprises, and the public [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "old-for-new" consumption policy in Jiangsu Province has shown positive results, with significant participation and financial support, but there are operational challenges affecting consumer experience [1][3][4] Group 1: Policy Impact - As of May 18, 2023, 12 million people in Jiangsu have applied for or received subsidies under the "old-for-new" program, with a total funding usage exceeding 13.3 billion yuan [1] - In the home renovation sector, since the program's launch in February, it has benefited 9,907 households with approximately 200 million yuan in subsidies [1] Group 2: Consumer Experience Issues - Consumers have reported difficulties with the application process for automobile replacement subsidies, including complicated procedures and issues with incorrect submissions [2][3] - Complaints have been raised regarding slow subsidy disbursement and the lack of clarity in the application process, indicating a need for improved service awareness [1][2] Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - The article suggests that the application process should be simplified, with clearer instructions and automatic error correction features to enhance user experience [2][3] - It advocates for better policy communication and the integration of user-friendly platforms to facilitate the application process, drawing parallels to successful service models in other areas [2][3]

Group 1 - The consumption upgrade policy in Changsha has significantly boosted sales, with over 2.83 million people benefiting from subsidies, leading to a sales increase of 17.127 billion yuan [1] - The promotion of the "old for new" program has resulted in a 30% year-on-year increase in overall sales for Tongcheng Electric, with nearly 90% of consumers opting for first-level energy-efficient products [2] - The inclusion of digital products like smartphones and tablets in the subsidy program has sparked a "replacement" trend in the mobile phone market, enhancing consumer activity [2] Group 2 - The automotive market in Changsha has also seen a surge, with a special fund of 10 million yuan allocated for car purchase subsidies, allowing consumers to receive up to 22,000 yuan per vehicle [3] - As of May 23, the government has disbursed 2.005 billion yuan in subsidies for the "old for new" program, with over 40% of claims coming from the automotive and home appliance sectors [3] - Retail sales of home appliances, furniture, and communication equipment have shown significant growth, with year-on-year increases of 53.5%, 28%, and 57.2% respectively from January to April 2025 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The rapid disbursement of 300 billion yuan in national subsidies is significantly boosting consumer spending in various sectors, including automobiles, home appliances, and digital products, leading to increased sales and tax revenues for local governments [1][11]. Group 1: National Subsidy Program - The central government has issued 1.5 billion yuan in special long-term bonds for the "trade-in" subsidy program, which will increase to 3 billion yuan by 2025 [3][5]. - The distribution of the 3 billion yuan subsidy will be based on factors such as population, GDP, and previous performance in implementing the trade-in policy, with a focus on regions that have shown effective results [5][6]. Group 2: Regional Implementation - Chongqing has received 3 billion yuan in special long-term bond funds, with a high subsidy application rate leading to significant consumer spending [2][4]. - As of May 21, Chongqing has processed 48.5 billion yuan in trade-in subsidy applications, with 24.7 billion yuan disbursed, achieving an 82.3% disbursement rate [2]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The trade-in subsidy program has led to a notable increase in retail sales, with Chongqing reporting a 4.1% year-on-year increase in social retail sales in Q1 [2]. - The program has driven sales of over 8.3 trillion yuan across five major product categories, contributing to a positive shift in tax revenue growth [11]. Group 4: Fund Management and Oversight - The central government emphasizes strict fund management to prevent misuse, with measures including a negative list for fund usage and a multi-tiered oversight system [12][14]. - Local governments, such as in Chongqing and Shandong, are implementing advanced monitoring systems and collaborative regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and efficiency in fund distribution [13][14].

近日，笔者家中换了三台空调，因为可以参加以旧换新活动，享受"国补+平台补贴+旧品抵扣"的优惠 后，每台省了840元，相当于打了七五折。安装空调的师傅表示，最近一段时间，通过以旧换新方式安 装空调的客户，每天都排得满满的。这是今年以来我国加力扩围实施消费品以旧换新政策，持续促消 费、惠民生的缩影。 ■刘萌 再拉长时间来看，今年1月份至4月份，限额以上单位家电和音像器材类商品零售达3469亿元，同比增长 23.9%，超出同期社会消费品零售总额增速19.2个百分点。2024年9月份至2025年4月份，家电类商品零 售额已连续8个月保持两位数增长。 今年《政府工作报告》提出"大力提振消费、提高投资效益，全方位扩大国内需求"。日前，国家发展改 革委印发通知，会同财政部及时向地方追加下达今年第二批810亿元超长期特别国债资金，继续大力支 持消费品以旧换新。 此外，为更好地落实消费品以旧换新政策，不少地方正加强协作，出招解决一些痛点问题。比如，辽宁 省今年加力扩围产品品类并不断优化以旧换新流程。目前，家电品类从上年的8类扩充至今年的20+X 类；家电、手机等补贴资格领取核销渠道由2个拓展到10个；升级使用专用POS机后，消 ...

Core Insights - Hainan's policy to promote the replacement of old consumer goods has effectively stimulated market activity, leading to sales exceeding 138 billion yuan this year [1][2] Group 1: Policy Implementation - In January, Hainan introduced a comprehensive plan to support the replacement of old consumer goods, focusing on automobiles, home appliances, digital products, home decoration, and electric bicycles [1] - The policy has been well-received by consumers, prompting retailers to launch new products and promotional offers [1] Group 2: Sales Impact - The old-for-new policy has directly driven various categories of consumption, with significant contributions from different sectors: - 0.5 million old cars scrapped, generating 7.18 billion yuan in new car sales - 5.81 million cars replaced, leading to 96.86 billion yuan in new car sales - 6.98 million electric bicycles replaced, resulting in 2.08 billion yuan in new sales - 537,000 home appliances replaced, contributing 15.07 billion yuan - 81,800 home decoration items replaced, generating 8.22 billion yuan - 333,000 digital products purchased, leading to 9.46 billion yuan in sales [2] Group 3: Consumer Trends - The consumption of related categories has shown a continuous increase, with retail sales of home appliances and audio-visual equipment rising by 7.7% year-on-year, and communication equipment by 5.6% [2] - Notably, smart home appliances and audio-visual equipment saw a remarkable growth of 43%, while energy-efficient products (level 1 and 2) increased by 30% [2] - Furniture retail sales surged by 2.8 times, and building materials increased by 3.3 times year-on-year [2] - The automotive sector experienced a significant boost, with retail sales of automobiles increasing by 78.7% year-on-year, and new energy vehicle sales rising by 1.6 times [2]

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant impact of China's "old for new" consumption policy, which has led to increased sales in various sectors, particularly in home appliances and electric vehicles [2][4][5] Group 1: Policy Implementation - The Chinese government is actively promoting the "old for new" policy, with a focus on large-scale equipment updates and consumer goods replacement, aiming to expand support until 2025 [2][6] - As of April 27, 2025, Shandong province has received subsidy applications totaling 64 billion yuan, resulting in the sale of 544.3 million units of various products [2][5] - The policy has led to substantial growth in retail sales, with electric vehicles, smart home appliances, and smartphones seeing increases of 29.2%, 50.2%, and 54.8% respectively in the first quarter [2] Group 2: Retail Performance - JD Electronics in Jinan achieved over 1 billion yuan in sales during its first month of operation, with 90% of products participating in the national subsidy program [4] - The store's sales during the "May Day" holiday reached 9.6 million yuan, ranking first among 130 flagship stores nationwide [4] - The store has adapted its product offerings based on consumer feedback, focusing on cleaning products and televisions, and has updated about 20% of its inventory [4] Group 3: Regulatory Measures - Shandong has established a cross-departmental regulatory mechanism to prevent fraud related to subsidies, ensuring compliance and timely sharing of information [3][9] - The province has implemented strict measures against businesses that violate pricing commitments or engage in fraudulent activities, including immediate disqualification from the subsidy program [3] Group 4: Financial Support Mechanisms - The Shandong government has introduced a pre-allocation funding system to alleviate the financial burden on retailers participating in the "old for new" program, allowing for immediate subsidy access for consumers [8] - The province has also integrated various resources, including financial institutions and retailers, to maximize consumer benefits and reduce costs [7][8] Group 5: Future Outlook - In 2025, the national government plans to allocate 300 billion yuan in long-term special bonds to further support the "old for new" policy [6] - The policy will expand to include additional categories of appliances and digital products, enhancing consumer incentives [7]