Core Points - The adjustment of basic pensions for retirees in Guangxi will benefit all retirees who have completed retirement procedures by December 31, 2024, with adjustments effective from January 1, 2025 [1][2] - The overall adjustment level is set at 2% of the average monthly basic pension for retirees in Guangxi for 2024, with the increased pensions to be distributed by July 31, 2025 [1] Summary by Categories Pension Adjustment Methodology - The adjustment plan combines "fixed adjustment, linkage adjustment, and appropriate inclination" [1] - Fixed adjustment will increase the monthly pension by an average of 29 yuan for eligible retirees [1] - Linkage adjustment consists of two parts: an increase of 0.5 yuan per month for each year of contribution and an increase of 0.65% based on the pension level as of December 2024 [1] Special Considerations - For retirees aged 70 and above, there will be an additional increase of 2 yuan per month, with further increments for those over 80 years old [2] - Retirees in difficult and remote areas will receive an additional 2 yuan per month [2] - The adjustment also addresses military retirees, ensuring that those whose pensions do not meet the average level for 2025 will receive a补足 [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that starting from January 2025, Shanghai will increase the basic pension for retired employees who have completed retirement procedures by the end of 2024 and are receiving monthly basic pensions [1] - Additionally, the basic pension for urban and rural residents in Shanghai will also be adjusted starting from January 2025 [1]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau announced an increase in basic pensions for retired employees who have completed retirement procedures by the end of 2024, effective from January 2025 [1] - The adjustment will also apply to the urban and rural basic pension system, with changes starting in January 2025 [5] - The monthly increase for the basic pension will be 0.53% based on the amount received in December 2024 [3] Group 2 - Additional adjustments will be made for retirees aged 70, 75, and 80 by increasing their pensions by 25 yuan, 35 yuan, and 45 yuan respectively [3] - For urban and rural residents, the basic pension will increase by 65 yuan, bringing the total standard to 1555 yuan per month, including the minimum standard set by the central government [7]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MoHRSS) is promoting the expansion of the basic pension insurance fund's entrusted investment scale and will continue to advance national pension coordination and the gradual increase of the statutory retirement age [2] - The employment situation in China remains stable, with 6.95 million new urban jobs created in the first half of the year, achieving 58% of the annual target [3] - The total revenue of the three social insurance funds reached 4.53 trillion yuan, while total expenditures were 3.89 trillion yuan, resulting in a cumulative balance of 9.83 trillion yuan by the end of June [3] Group 2 - Eight provinces in China have raised their minimum wage standards as of the end of June, reflecting ongoing adjustments in labor costs [4] - The MoHRSS has released wage information for 2024, providing reference for enterprises and workers in negotiating salary levels [4]

Group 1 - The basic pension for retirees will be increased by 2% starting from January 1, 2025, for those who retired by the end of 2024 [3][5] - The adjustment will be based on a combination of fixed adjustments, linkage adjustments, and appropriate inclination towards lower pension levels [5] - The actual increase for each retiree may vary, with those on lower pensions receiving a higher percentage increase [5][6] Group 2 - Meituan responded to rumors about a high percentage of college graduates working as delivery riders, stating that any claims regarding the total number of riders with degrees lack factual basis [7][10] - The company emphasized that verification of educational qualifications must be done through official channels, and previous claims about the percentage of college-educated riders were unfounded [10] - Meituan's data from previous years indicated a rising trend of college-educated riders, with 24.7% of riders having a college degree by mid-2020 [10] Group 3 - Maserati's SUV model Grecale is being offered at a promotional price of 388,800 yuan, significantly lower than its official price range of 650,800 to 1,038,800 yuan [13] - The promotional pricing is attributed to a dealership-specific sales strategy and has led to a rapid sale of over 10 units within two days [13] - Maserati's sales in China have been declining, with a reported 71% drop in sales from 2024 compared to previous years [13][14] Group 4 - Evergrande Auto's land has been reclaimed due to being classified as idle, as it had not been developed for over two years [15][16] - The land in question is registered for industrial use and spans an area of 437,441 square meters [16]