Core Viewpoint - Consumption is the ultimate purpose of production and a fundamental driver of economic growth in China, with consumer spending contributing 52% to economic growth in the first half of 2025. However, there remains a significant gap between China's household consumption rate and that of developed countries, indicating untapped potential for consumer spending [1]. Group 1: Barriers to Consumption - Market segmentation is a major obstacle to releasing consumption potential, with local market barriers hindering the free flow of resources and fair competition [2]. - Institutional fragmentation raises consumer costs and suppresses purchasing willingness due to varying local standards and hidden barriers [3]. - Structural issues, such as restricted labor mobility and financing difficulties for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), further inhibit consumption potential [4]. - High logistics costs and inadequate infrastructure negatively impact consumer experience, particularly in rural areas [5]. - Elevated costs of cross-regional rights protection diminish consumer confidence, complicating the process of addressing disputes [6]. Group 2: National Unified Market Construction - The construction of a national unified market aims to address deep-seated structural contradictions that hinder consumption potential, providing institutional guarantees for consumption growth [7]. - Optimizing supply structures on the production side can stimulate consumer willingness by aligning supply with diverse consumer demands [8]. - Reducing costs on the distribution side enhances consumer purchasing power, making goods more accessible and affordable [9]. - Meeting diverse consumer needs on the consumption side improves overall consumer experience and satisfaction [9]. - Strengthening rights protection in the market environment enhances consumer confidence, encouraging spending [10]. Group 3: Implementation Strategies - Deepening reforms to eliminate institutional barriers is essential for creating a unified market, ensuring fair competition and equal access to products and services [11]. - Unifying regulatory standards and market rules is crucial for establishing a solid market foundation, particularly in key consumer sectors [12]. - Developing modern logistics networks is necessary to improve distribution efficiency and reduce costs, especially in rural areas [13]. - Enhancing consumer rights protection through technology and unified complaint mechanisms will foster a safer consumption environment [13].

Group 1 - Local protectionism has led to market segmentation, increased transaction costs, and reduced resource allocation efficiency, hindering the construction of a unified national market [1] - Local protectionism undermines fair competition, giving local enterprises an unfair advantage and harming the interests of external companies, which diminishes market vitality and innovation [1] - Consumers are deprived of the opportunity to choose better and cheaper goods and services, negatively impacting their rights and consumption enthusiasm [1] Group 2 - Breaking local protectionism requires a long-term perspective and the abandonment of short-sighted calculations [2] - The launch of the "Shanghai Airport - Suzhou Pre-Station" enhances logistics efficiency, reducing ground logistics costs by up to 30% and expanding Shanghai's service range [2] - This initiative contributes to the construction of a "Shanghai hub + regional node" air logistics network and alleviates pressure on Shanghai's ground inspection [2] Group 3 - The elimination of regional barriers is evidenced by a 0.6 percentage point increase in the proportion of inter-provincial sales to national enterprise sales revenue, reaching 40.7% in the first half of the year [3] - The smooth flow of labor across provinces has improved due to the removal of household registration restrictions for employment insurance [3] - The ongoing construction of a unified national market is expected to continuously optimize market competition order [3]

Group 1 - Local protectionism has led to market segmentation, increased transaction costs, and reduced resource allocation efficiency, hindering the construction of a unified national market [1] - Local protectionism undermines fair competition, giving local enterprises an unfair advantage and harming the interests of external companies, which diminishes market vitality and innovation [1] - Consumers are deprived of the opportunity to choose better and cheaper goods and services, negatively impacting their rights and consumption enthusiasm [1] Group 2 - The establishment of the "Shanghai Airport - Suzhou Front Cargo Station" represents a significant step in breaking regional barriers and enhancing administrative efficiency, allowing local enterprises to access international logistics resources conveniently [2] - The new cargo station can reduce ground logistics costs by up to 30%, benefiting both Suzhou and Shanghai by expanding service areas and alleviating pressure on airport customs [2] - Data from the National Taxation Administration indicates that inter-provincial sales accounted for 40.7% of national enterprise sales revenue in the first half of the year, reflecting a gradual elimination of regional barriers [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that local protectionism hinders market efficiency, increases transaction costs, and disrupts fair competition, ultimately harming consumers and stifling innovation [1][2][3] - Local protectionism leads to market segmentation, making it difficult for resources to flow freely and impeding the construction of a unified national market [1] - The negative impact on consumers includes a loss of access to better and cheaper goods and services, which diminishes their rights and affects their consumption enthusiasm [1] Group 2 - The establishment of the "Shanghai Airport - Suzhou Pre-Station" is a significant step towards breaking regional barriers and enhancing administrative efficiency, allowing local enterprises to benefit from Shanghai's international logistics resources [2] - The national tax authority reports that inter-provincial sales accounted for 40.7% of total enterprise sales in the first half of the year, indicating a gradual reduction in regional barriers [3] - The removal of household registration restrictions for labor mobility across provinces has facilitated smoother labor market operations, contributing to a more competitive market environment [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need to deepen the construction of a national unified market to optimize market competition order and enhance resource allocation efficiency [1][2] - The construction of a national unified market is crucial for building a high-level socialist market economy, addressing issues like disorderly competition among enterprises and local protectionism [1][2] - The strategy aims to expand domestic demand, facilitate domestic circulation, and leverage the advantages of a super-large market to respond to international uncertainties [2][3] Group 2 - Local protectionism and competitive investment attraction are driven by performance assessments, necessitating reforms in incentive mechanisms to promote the national unified market [3] - The National Development and Reform Commission will play a leading role in coordinating efforts, promoting information sharing, and addressing prominent issues [3][4] - The construction of a national unified market is a complex system project requiring a clear blueprint for top-level design and coordination of various reform measures [3][4]

Group 1 - The construction industry is advocating against "involution" competition, aiming for industry transformation [2] - The central economic work conference in December highlighted the need to address "involution" competition, marking the beginning of this initiative [3] - The recent meeting of the Central Financial Committee emphasized the importance of regulating low-price competition and guiding companies to improve product quality [3] Group 2 - New industries like new energy vehicles and photovoltaic products are also experiencing "involution" competition characterized by high investment and low output [3][4] - Local government support and protectionism are significant factors contributing to the persistence of "involution" in these emerging industries [4][5] - The photovoltaic industry is facing a situation where production capacity exceeds demand, leading to significant price drops across various segments [3][5] Group 3 - The lack of large-scale mergers and acquisitions in the photovoltaic and new energy vehicle sectors is concerning, as companies continue to operate despite losses [5] - Local governments often view mergers or market exits as failures, leading to continued support for underperforming companies [5][6] - The essence of combating "involution" is to allow businesses to operate freely, with a focus on product quality and innovation [6] Group 4 - The central government recognizes the need to regulate local government and corporate behavior to foster a competitive market environment [6] - It is crucial for local governments to strengthen governance and avoid interfering with market dynamics to promote a healthy business ecosystem [6]

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court has issued a notification emphasizing the prevention of illegal extraterritorial law enforcement and profit-driven judicial practices, addressing local protectionism in handling enterprise-related cases [1][4]. Group 1: Legal Framework and Guidelines - The notification mandates the strict implementation of the case registration system, ensuring the protection of parties' litigation rights and prohibiting delays or selective case registrations [2][5]. - It emphasizes the principle of legal jurisdiction, prohibiting the expansion of jurisdiction for profit-driven purposes and ensuring that civil cases are not dismissed under criminal pretenses [2][4]. - The notification highlights the need to distinguish between economic disputes and criminal offenses, reinforcing legal principles such as equality before the law and the presumption of innocence [5][6]. Group 2: Addressing Local Protectionism - The issue of local protectionism in the judiciary is underscored, with calls for reforms to ensure the uniform application of national laws and to mitigate the influence of local interests [4][6]. - The notification reiterates the importance of preventing the artificial creation of extraterritorial jurisdiction and the expansion of jurisdiction based on local interests [4][5]. - Legal experts have pointed out that the misuse of jurisdiction is often linked to local protectionism, particularly in cases involving online and economic crimes [2][3]. Group 3: Enforcement Measures - The notification specifies the need for precise application of asset seizure and freezing measures, ensuring that such actions do not unduly impact normal business operations [6]. - It calls for the differentiation between illegal gains and legitimate assets, prohibiting the seizure of unrelated properties [6]. - The notification also emphasizes the need for fair judicial review of administrative cases involving enterprises, aiming to rectify issues such as arbitrary fines and inspections [6].