Group 1: Development of Time-Honored Brands - The Ministry of Commerce hosted the "International Exchange Activity of Chinese Time-Honored Brands" during the 8th China International Import Expo, focusing on "inheritance and innovation" [3] - As of now, there are 1,450 Chinese time-honored brands with an average brand lifespan of over 145 years, and over 60% are century-old stores [3] - In 2024, these brands are expected to achieve over 2 trillion yuan in revenue and over 350 billion yuan in profit, with overseas revenue exceeding 50 billion yuan [3] Group 2: Future Plans for Time-Honored Brands - The Ministry plans to enhance the supply of quality consumer goods and services, strengthen brand leadership, and promote innovation in time-honored brands [4] - Initiatives include creating flagship stores and cultivating internationally recognizable time-honored brands to better meet diverse consumer needs [4] Group 3: Second-Hand Car Export Management - The Ministry of Commerce, along with other departments, issued a notice to strengthen the management of second-hand car exports, focusing on compliance and sustainable development [6][7] - The notice includes six specific measures to regulate exports, enhance service levels, and promote value growth in the industry [7] Group 4: China-Europe Economic Relations - China is committed to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Europe and addressing trade and investment differences through close communication [5] Group 5: Japan-China Economic Relations - Recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister have negatively impacted China-Japan economic relations, prompting China to urge Japan to correct its stance [8][10] - China warns that if Japan continues on its current path, necessary measures will be taken, and Japan will bear the consequences [8] Group 6: Semiconductor Supply Chain Issues - China welcomes the Netherlands' decision to suspend an administrative order related to semiconductor supply chains, viewing it as a step towards resolving issues with ASML [11]