Group 1 - The national consumption market has seen a significant boost since mid-June, coinciding with the mid-year promotional season [2] - The 2025 mid-year promotional activities started earlier and lasted longer than in previous years, with major e-commerce platforms beginning pre-sale promotions in mid-May [3] - Over 70% of the top 100 brands in terms of consumption heat on platforms are Chinese brands, with searches for "AI elements" and "intangible cultural heritage elements" products increasing by over 120% and 270% year-on-year, respectively [6][31] Group 2 - The growth in life service consumption is notable, with the transaction volume of home service exceeding 100 million, and orders for home appliance cleaning and laundry increasing by 211% and over 10 times year-on-year, respectively [8] - Consumption in lower-tier markets is thriving, with order volume and user numbers in rural areas growing by over 130% and 140% year-on-year, respectively [11] - The retail industry in China has maintained an expansion trend for 10 consecutive months, with a notable increase in online retail driven by mid-year promotions and "old-for-new" policies [13] Group 3 - AI products are becoming a new consumption hotspot, with over 80% of surveyed consumers expressing a desire for products that integrate AI technology [20] - Various innovative AI home products are being showcased, including AI refrigerators and cleaning robots, attracting significant consumer interest [20][18] - Local governments are actively promoting "AI + consumption," with Shanghai focusing on optimizing the supply of AI consumer goods and creating AI-themed commercial districts [22] Group 4 - Traditional brands are revitalizing by aligning with consumer interests through product innovation and brand activation, with some brands achieving significant online sales through live streaming [23][27] - The rise of "Guochao" (national trend) products is evident, with searches for intangible cultural heritage products increasing by 270% and sales of such products rising by 209% month-on-month [31]