Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on November 5, 2023, highlighting the importance of global openness and cooperation [1] - The "World Openness Report 2025" indicates a slight decline in the global openness index to 0.7545 for 2024, reflecting a tightening trend in global openness levels [1] - China is viewed as a "certainty oasis" for multinational companies, reinforcing their confidence in investing in the Chinese market [1] Group 2 - Danone's CEO for China, North Asia, and Oceania expressed that China has become Danone's second-largest market globally, with aspirations to become the largest in the next five years [2] - Qualcomm's China Chairman emphasized that the CIIE provides a platform for showcasing innovative cooperation and has facilitated the transformation of cutting-edge technologies into marketable products [2] - L'Oréal's CEO highlighted the CIIE as a vital platform for high-level openness, reinforcing the belief that investing in China equates to investing in a future filled with growth and innovation [3] Group 3 - Nippon Paint's CEO noted the tangible benefits and unexpected opportunities presented by the CIIE, particularly in sectors like new energy and artificial intelligence [4] - Schneider Electric's executive vice president emphasized China's role as a strategic hub for global business expansion and innovation, marking it as their second-largest market and a key R&D base [4][5]

Core Viewpoint - The platform economy is currently facing challenges such as "low-price competition" and "subsidy wars," necessitating a comprehensive investigation to promote healthy development in the sector [1]. Group 1: Investigation and Analysis - The "anti-involution" investigation action initiated by the Digital Economy New Media & Think Tank aims to address the issues within the platform economy [1]. - The investigation involves collaboration with experts from various fields, including professors, analysts, and investors, to deeply analyze the "involution-style" competition in the platform economy [8][24]. Group 2: Characteristics of Involution in Platform Economy - Involution in the platform economy manifests in three main aspects: 1. Homogeneous price wars leading to a sharp decline in industry profit margins, creating a dilemma for merchants [13]. 2. Rising customer acquisition costs, with some sellers spending up to 35% of sales on advertising while conversion rates decline [13]. 3. Loss of brand value due to over-reliance on low-price strategies, resulting in poor supply chain quality and insufficient innovation [13]. Group 3: Solutions to Break the Involution - The platform economy must shift from a "traffic algorithm" to an "industry algorithm," focusing on digitalizing industry capabilities and improving supply chain efficiency [15]. - The proposed solutions include: 1. **Technical Drive**: Emphasizing innovation and increasing investment in emerging technologies like big data and AI [16]. 2. **Integrated Development**: Enabling platforms to empower small and medium-sized enterprises by lowering digitalization barriers and fostering collaborative models [17]. 3. **Global Openness**: Expanding international markets and establishing trade standards to facilitate cross-border data flow and compliance [19]. Group 4: Focus Areas of the Investigation - The investigation will focus on various types of platforms, including: 1. Retail e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Taobao, Pinduoduo, and Douyin [30]. 2. Local life (instant retail) platforms like Meituan and Ele.me [30]. 3. Cross-border e-commerce platforms including Amazon and SHEIN [30]. 4. Ride-hailing platforms such as Didi and Cao Cao [30]. 5. Online travel platforms like Ctrip and Qunar [30].