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 Viewpoint - The article discusses the "2025 Work Plan for Boosting Consumption" issued by the Mianyang Municipal Bureau of Commerce in Sichuan, which aims to enhance residents' consumption capacity and market vitality through various measures. Group 1: Key Actions - The plan includes seven core actions with 29 specific measures to improve consumption, focusing on increasing income for urban and rural residents, ensuring consumption capacity, upgrading consumption, enhancing service quality, improving consumption standards, optimizing the consumption environment, and promoting international consumption upgrades [1]. - Notable measures include the trial of a 4.5-day flexible work schedule, encouraging companies to adopt flexible time off, and the implementation of a seven-day no-reason return policy for offline shopping [1]. Group 2: Economic Adjustments - The minimum wage standard is set to increase to 2200 yuan/month by 2025, along with appropriate increases in basic pensions for retirees and urban and rural residents [1]. - The plan emphasizes the importance of fully utilizing annual leave and paid vacation policies, promoting shared time off for couples, and encouraging regions to adopt a 2.5-day weekend model combining Friday afternoon and the weekend [1].

Economic Data Summary - In April, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 6.1% year-on-year, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, with 36 out of 41 major industries showing growth [2] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in April grew by 5.1% year-on-year, slowing down by 0.8 percentage points compared to the previous value [2] - From January to April, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) increased by 4.0% year-on-year, a slight decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the first quarter, with manufacturing investment growing by 8.8% [2] Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - From January to April, the national general public budget revenue was 80,616 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.4%, with tax revenue down by 2.1% [4] - April marked the first month in 2023 where tax revenue growth turned positive, increasing by approximately 1.9% year-on-year [4] - General public budget expenditure from January to April grew by 4.6%, significantly outpacing revenue growth [5] Monetary Policy and Interest Rates - The one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) was set at 3.0% and the five-year LPR at 3.5%, both down by 10 basis points from the previous month, marking the first decrease since October of the previous year [6] - Multiple state-owned banks lowered deposit rates across various products, with reductions ranging from 5 to 25 basis points [6][7] Technology and Finance - Seven departments, including the Ministry of Science and Technology and the People's Bank of China, released 15 policy measures to support the construction of a technology finance system, aiming to provide comprehensive financial services for technological innovation [8] - The People's Bank of China expanded the scale of re-loans for technological innovation and technology transformation from 500 billion yuan to 800 billion yuan, with a reduced re-loan interest rate [8] Urban Development - The Central Committee issued guidelines for continuous urban renewal actions, focusing on improving urban infrastructure, ecological restoration, and historical cultural preservation [10] - The National Development and Reform Commission will support urban renewal projects with increased central investment and explore new financing models [10] Consumer Spending Initiatives - Shanghai released a special action plan to boost consumption, emphasizing income growth, service quality enhancement, and the cultivation of new consumption patterns [11][12] Corporate Acquisitions - OpenAI announced a $6.5 billion acquisition of AI hardware startup io, founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, indicating a strategic move into the hardware sector [13][14] - This acquisition is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to integrate high-quality resources and strengthen its position in the global AI competition [14] Legislative Developments in the US - The US House of Representatives passed a significant tax and spending bill, extending tax cuts from the Trump administration and increasing defense spending, which raised concerns about the national debt and fiscal deficit [15][16] - The bill's passage has led to a decline in demand for US Treasury bonds, contributing to rising yields and significant drops in stock indices [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Beijing International Tea Expo and related events aim to boost consumption and showcase the achievements of China's tea industry, featuring various themed activities and promoting high-end tea brands [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event is held from May 23 to May 26, 2025, at the Beijing Exhibition Center and Malian Dao Tea Street, with the theme "Connecting through Tea, Gathering in Beijing" [1]. - It is co-hosted by the China Tea Circulation Association, the People's Government of Xicheng District, and the People's Government of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province [1]. - The event is part of the Ministry of Commerce and other governmental bodies' initiative for 2025, focusing on food and beverage promotion [1]. Group 2: Activities and Features - The expo will include an opening ceremony, themed promotion meetings, and a variety of activities such as the "Three Tea Coordination - Tea Fragrance and Porcelain Charm" Quanzhou special promotion meeting [3]. - Special events will be held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Huangshan Maofeng and Qimen Black Tea, along with local government-led promotional activities [3]. - The event will feature interactive experience zones showcasing tea, fragrance, and porcelain crafts, as well as a display of representative tea products and cultural items [3]. Group 3: Future Developments - The next guest city will be Hezhou, known for its Liubao tea and rich tea culture, highlighting the ongoing promotion of regional tea varieties [4].

Group 1: Core Consumption Growth - The city achieved a 30% year-on-year increase in second-hand car retail sales [1] - The supply of commodity housing is set at 120,000 units [1] - The city aims for a 5% growth in total retail sales of consumer goods by 2025, with service consumption retail accounting for over 50% [2][3] Group 2: Service Consumption Expansion - The city is promoting sports consumption, targeting a scale exceeding 80 billion yuan [1] - Over 120 large concerts and music festivals will be held [1] - More than 1,000 exhibition events, including the Chengdu International Auto Show, will be organized [1][2] Group 3: New Consumption Initiatives - The city has launched 800 new stores and plans to host 100 premiere events [1] - Online retail sales are expected to grow by over 5% year-on-year [1] - The establishment of 30 overseas panda tourism stations is part of the new consumption strategy [2] Group 4: Consumer Environment Improvement - The implementation of paid annual leave policies is encouraged to enhance the consumer environment [2] - The city plans to add at least 150 "reassuring and comfortable consumption units" [2] - The initiative includes the construction of 75 new or expanded basic education schools, adding 50,000 new student places [2] Group 5: Targeted Consumer Support - The city will provide 12,000 units of commodity housing and expand the use of housing provident funds [3] - The plan includes the development of community-based elderly education resources and the establishment of childcare service centers [3] - The initiative aims to stimulate consumption through a combination of local subsidies, merchant discounts, and product price reductions [3]

Group 1 - The complexity of current international politics exceeds traditional diplomatic frameworks, as highlighted by Romano Prodi during his speech at Peking University [1] - Prodi emphasizes that the essence of the US "reciprocal tariffs" policy is that of a "rule breaker," undermining the multilateral trade system established by the WTO [4][6] - The US GDP shrank in the first quarter of 2025, indicating adverse effects from tariff policies, which Prodi argues do not resolve trade deficits but harm the domestic economy [4] Group 2 - Prodi suggests that the current crisis stems from "political interference in economic laws," leading to the marginalization of global regulatory frameworks [6] - He advocates for the construction of "bridge rules" to enhance cooperation between China and Europe, emphasizing the need for open communication despite challenges [6] - The potential for deeper cooperation between China and Europe is significant, as both regions account for 34% of global GDP combined [6] Group 3 - Prodi praises China's consumption-boosting policies, stating they will positively impact global supply and demand dynamics [7] - He highlights China's critical role in global supply chains, noting that many products, including his own glasses, are manufactured in China, reflecting a shift in trade preferences towards China over the past two decades [9] Group 4 - Prodi reflects on the long-term consistency of Chinese policies, which contrasts with the unpredictability seen in many Western nations [10] - He emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange as a means of fostering understanding and cooperation, advocating for more Chinese students to study in Europe [12]

Core Insights - Shanghai's per capita GDP has exceeded $30,000 in 2024, indicating strong potential for service consumption growth as the service consumption ratio is still below 50% [1][7] - The Shanghai government has launched a comprehensive "Consumption Promotion Action Plan" to enhance consumer spending and support economic development [1][4] - Shanghai maintains its position as China's "Consumption First City," with the highest retail sales and disposable income per capita in the country [2] Group 1: Economic and Consumption Trends - The "Consumption Promotion Action Plan" emphasizes six key actions, including increasing residents' income, enhancing consumption capacity, and upgrading service consumption [1][4] - Shanghai's retail sales and disposable income have consistently ranked first in the nation for 11 years, showcasing its status as a leading consumer market [2] - The shift from goods consumption to service consumption is accelerating, with service consumption expected to become dominant as GDP per capita rises [7][9] Group 2: Income and Welfare Initiatives - The plan prioritizes income and welfare improvements, focusing on employment stability and social security enhancements to support consumer confidence [3][4] - Specific measures include implementing job support plans, promoting skills training, and enhancing social welfare systems to address the needs of the aging population [5][4] Group 3: Service Consumption and New Consumption Models - The action plan outlines initiatives to boost service consumption, including developing cultural and tourism sectors, and enhancing the quality of life services [8][9] - New consumption models such as digital entertainment, health consumption, and night economy are being promoted to align with modern consumer trends [9][10] Group 4: Major Consumption Updates - The plan includes strategies for updating major consumer goods, such as automobiles and home appliances, through trade-in and subsidy programs [12][11] - Shanghai aims to innovate in real estate development to meet housing demands, focusing on safety, comfort, and sustainability [13][11] Group 5: Future Directions and Internationalization - The plan highlights the need for Shanghai to enhance its international influence and consumer market integration, aiming for a more globalized consumption landscape [10][14] - The city is encouraged to leverage its unique advantages to reform and optimize the consumption ecosystem, promoting high-quality economic development [14]

记者 辛圆 在商务部周四举行的例行记者会上，发言人何咏前回应了下一步提振消费的具体工作安排。 何咏前首先提到，要加快实施提振消费专项行动，不断增强国内大循环的内生动力。升级商品消费，实施消费品以旧换新，组织开展汽车流通消费改革试 点，利用好进博会、消博会等平台促进消费。 何咏前表示，根据相关部门统计，2024年9月到2025年4月，家电类商品零售额连续8个月保持两位数增长，4月份限额以上单位家电和音像器材类商品零售额 同比增长了38.8%，在16大类消费品增速中位列第一。 除了商品消费，她还提到，要扩大服务消费，围绕"对外开放、对内放开"，稳步推进服务业扩大开放综合试点示范，深入实施服务消费提质惠民行动，扩大 健康、养老、托幼、家政等服务多元化供给。培育新型消费，因地制宜推进首发经济，促进健康消费，发展数字消费、绿色消费。 第二方面，何咏前表示，要加快完善现代商贸流通体系，不断夯实国内大循环的成长基础。鼓励升级流通设施，扩大商贸流通试点城市范围，逐步构建以示 范步行街或商圈为引领、特色商业街区为支撑、便民生活圈为基础的城市商业格局，推动县域商业提质增效，鼓励批发零售业转型升级。 另外，她提到，加快发展数智供应 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Municipal Government has introduced a comprehensive "Consumption Promotion Action Plan" aimed at boosting consumer spending and enhancing the overall consumption environment in the city, aligning with national strategies to stimulate domestic demand and economic growth [1][5][10]. Group 1: Six Major Actions - The plan includes six major actions: increasing urban and rural residents' income, ensuring consumer capacity support, upgrading service consumption quality, renewing bulk consumption, cultivating new types of consumption, and enhancing the consumption environment [1][12]. Group 2: Urban and Rural Residents' Income Increase - The action plan emphasizes an employment-first strategy, enhancing skills training, and promoting reasonable income growth through targeted support for key sectors and small businesses [2][13]. Group 3: Consumer Capacity Support - Measures include increasing support for childbirth and childcare, optimizing elderly care services, and improving the social security system to enhance consumer capacity [2][15]. Group 4: Service Consumption Quality Upgrade - The plan aims to create a cultural consumption hub, develop a world-renowned tourism city, and promote the integration of cultural, tourism, and sports sectors to enhance service consumption quality [2][16]. Group 5: Bulk Consumption Renewal - Shanghai will implement initiatives for trade-in programs for consumer goods and better meet housing consumption needs through updated policies [3][17]. Group 6: New Type of Consumption Cultivation - The plan focuses on fostering cutting-edge digital consumption, including the development of "AI + consumption" scenarios and enhancing the supply for the aging population [3][18]. Group 7: Consumption Environment Enhancement - Key initiatives include strengthening consumer rights protection, optimizing consumption facilities, and creating a tourist-friendly city to improve the overall consumption environment [3][20]. Group 8: Support Policies - The action plan outlines the need for coordinated policies to support consumption, emphasizing the role of fiscal and financial measures in driving consumer spending [5][21].

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.21% to close at 3387.57 points, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.44% and the ChiNext Index gained 0.83%[1] - The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong closed up 0.62% at 23827.78 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 0.51% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 0.84%[1] Economic Indicators - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to 5.1%, nearing a 20-year high, due to concerns over the fiscal impact of the Trump tax reform plan[8] - The U.S. stock market saw all three major indices decline, with the Dow Jones falling by 1.91%, the S&P 500 down by 1.61% to 5844.61 points, and the Nasdaq decreasing by 1.41%[1] Legislative Developments - The Trump tax reform plan remains stalled, facing opposition from hardline conservative members despite gaining support from high-tax state legislators[11] - The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the tax reform bill soon, amid pressure from the White House on Republican lawmakers[11] Consumer and Investment Initiatives - Shanghai has launched a special action plan to boost consumption, which includes subsidies for digital products and measures to enhance consumer protection[8] - The plan aims to increase the availability of bond-related products suitable for individual investors[8]