Group 1 - The South Korean government is considering implementing a "long weekend" system to stimulate consumption and boost the economy, similar to practices in the US and Japan [2] - A study commissioned by the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance suggests that the "Monday holiday system" could increase daily consumer spending by 2.1 trillion KRW, leading to an economic output boost of 3.8 trillion KRW and an added value of nearly 1.7 trillion KRW [2] - The restaurant and accommodation sectors are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries, with an estimated annual increase in consumer spending of about 6.3 trillion KRW if certain holidays are adjusted to Mondays [2] Group 2 - In contrast, China's current holiday system, which includes 11 statutory holidays and 104 weekends, faces criticism for the "work compression effect" caused by the adjustment of holidays [3] - Professor Wang Qiyan from Renmin University suggests that leisure tourism can stimulate domestic demand and promote economic growth, proposing a bold idea of adding 20 more days off annually, aiming for a "four days work, three days off" model by 2030 [3] - The online travel user base in China has been growing, reaching 454 million users by June 2023, with an internet penetration rate of 76.4% [3] Group 3 - Data from the China Tourism Academy and Mafengwo indicates that in 2021, tourism consumption was primarily concentrated in the 1,000-2,000 RMB range, accounting for 48.5%, suggesting room for growth in the mass tourism market [4] - Cultural and leisure activities enhance travelers' sense of experience, with 48.1% of respondents in a survey indicating stronger cultural perception during trips, and 29.0% feeling that cultural leisure activities better uplift their spirits [7] - Stable domestic demand is viewed as a crucial and sustainable driver for economic development, with a focus on building a new development pattern that emphasizes domestic circulation [7]

Group 1 - The movie "Lalang Mountain Little Monster" has surpassed a total box office of 1.1 billion yuan after 20 days of release [2] - In the first seven months of this year, China's import and export scale with other member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reached a record high of 2.11 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3% [3] - The National Healthcare Security Administration has issued a guideline for the pricing of digestive system medical services, integrating existing price projects into 150 items and adding 69 new items [4] Group 2 - Meta has reportedly frozen hiring in its AI department after recruiting over 50 top industry researchers and engineers, indicating a shift towards internal restructuring [5] - South Korea is considering implementing a "long weekend" policy to stimulate consumption, which could potentially boost the economy by over 20 trillion won [6] - Three companies from the "Hangzhou Six Little Dragons," namely DeepSeek, Yushu Technology, and Yundongchu Technology, have been included in the 2025 "Fortune" China Technology 50 list [7] Group 3 - Baiwang Co., Ltd. reported a 23.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to 347.6 million yuan, with AI business contributing over 60.86 million yuan, accounting for 17.5% of total revenue [8] - Geely has upgraded its integration by unifying user IDs across all brands in its cockpit domain, launching the Flyme Auto 2 system [9] - TianTai Robotics signed the world's first order for 10,000 humanoid robots, marking a significant milestone in the humanoid robotics industry [12] Group 4 - The National Radio and Television Administration has implemented the "21 Measures" to stimulate creativity in television content, removing the 40-episode limit on dramas [13]

Group 1 - The South Korean government is considering implementing a "long weekend" system to stimulate consumption and boost the economy, similar to practices in the US and Japan [1][2] - A study commissioned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance indicates that if the "Monday holiday system" is implemented, daily consumer spending could increase by approximately 2.1 trillion KRW, leading to an economic output boost of 3.8 trillion KRW and an added value of nearly 1.7 trillion KRW [2] - The hospitality and restaurant sectors are expected to benefit the most from this policy, accounting for over 41% of the increased spending [2] Group 2 - The proposed policy has precedents in other countries, with the US implementing the "Uniform Monday Holiday Act" in 1971 and Japan adopting the "Happy Monday" system in 2003 [2] - There is public division in South Korea regarding the "Monday holiday system," with supporters arguing it would enhance family travel and leisure, while skeptics worry it may lead to increased overseas travel rather than domestic consumption [3] - The current government under Lee Jae-myung has not yet confirmed whether it will pursue the implementation of this policy, which was initially proposed by the previous administration [2]