E-commerce and New Retail - AliExpress has opened its platform to local Polish merchants to expand its business in Poland and Europe, focusing on categories such as 3C digital products, home appliances, sports entertainment, and automotive parts [1] - JD.com has launched customized digital humans for brand merchants, leveraging JD Cloud technology to enhance live-streaming sales, which is expected to provide a competitive edge in the e-commerce market [2] Logistics and Supply Chain - The State Council's revised "Interim Regulations on Express Delivery" has been implemented, emphasizing green, reduced, and recyclable packaging, which will significantly impact the express delivery industry [3] - SF Express has increased its fleet of unmanned vehicles to 200, covering 38 major cities in China, enhancing delivery efficiency and reducing labor costs [4] - Taobao and Tmall have introduced a logistics service brand "Express Door-to-Door" in collaboration with SF Express, aiming to optimize logistics services and improve competitiveness in the e-commerce market [5] - JD.com is expanding its delivery workforce to 150,000 full-time riders, having already surpassed 100,000, in response to a surge in daily order volume exceeding 25 million [6] Investment and Innovation - The humanoid robot company "Accelerated Evolution" has completed its Series A financing, which will support product upgrades and mass production, indicating strong growth potential in the humanoid robot market [10] - Tasting's registered capital has increased from approximately 1.03 million RMB to about 118 million RMB, a growth of approximately 11,323%, providing financial support for its expansion in the competitive restaurant market [7] Ride-hailing and Mobility - Didi's Q1 report shows a 13.4% year-on-year increase in core platform order volume, reaching 4.247 billion orders, with daily average orders for Chinese mobility at 36.2 million [8] - Didi will distribute over 600 million RMB in summer heat subsidies to drivers across nearly 300 cities, enhancing service quality and addressing consumer comfort during peak travel seasons [9]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report highlights significant developments in domestic policies aimed at stabilizing the real estate market and promoting economic growth through various initiatives, including the introduction of child-rearing subsidies and the resumption of special bonds for land reserves [1][9][14] Summary by Sections Domestic Developments - The National People's Congress emphasized urban renewal and real estate stability, focusing on the renovation of old residential areas and the construction of complete communities [7] - The resumption of special bonds for land reserves aims to alleviate liquidity pressures on local governments and real estate companies, facilitating a recovery in the real estate market [9][10] - The introduction of child-rearing subsidies in Hohhot, providing up to 100,000 yuan for children born after March 1, 2025, is expected to ease economic burdens on families and enhance birth rates [14][15] International Developments - The report notes escalating trade tensions between the US and Europe, with the EU responding to US tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of US goods [2][16] - Japan's economic growth in Q4 2024 was lower than expected, raising concerns about the sustainability of its recovery amid potential tariff challenges [18][19] High-Frequency Data - Upstream: Brent crude oil prices decreased by 0.13% week-on-week, while copper prices increased by 1.34% [24][32] - Midstream: The price index for thermal coal rose by 0.58%, while rebar prices fell by 1.35% [32] - Downstream: Real estate sales increased by 14.93% week-on-week, and the average daily retail sales of passenger cars grew by 14% year-on-year [37]