Group 1 - The Beijing High People's Court released typical cases of judicial protection for minors online, focusing on network service contract disputes as Children's Day approaches [1] Group 2 - In the case of "Zhang Xiaomou vs. a gaming company," a minor used their mother's phone to download a game and charged over 100,000 yuan, but the gaming company failed to properly implement a real-name authentication mechanism for minors, leading to the court ruling the contract invalid and ordering a partial refund [2] - The court determined that the minor's large recharge behavior was inappropriate for their age and mental capacity, and the gaming company was found to have significant fault for not strictly enforcing the real-name registration for minor users [2] Group 3 - In the case of "Liu Xiaomou vs. a network technology company," a minor accessed a comic reading platform without parental knowledge, incurring charges of over 1,400 yuan for reading inappropriate content, leading to the court ruling the contract invalid and ordering a full refund [3] - The court emphasized the need to protect minors by ensuring that the content provided does not violate public order and morals, highlighting the negative impact of inappropriate content on minors' mental health and values [3]

Core Viewpoint - Japan's GDP experienced a decline of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2024, marking a return to negative growth due to weak personal consumption and a decrease in exports [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Performance - Japan's GDP, adjusted for seasonal variations, fell by 0.2% in Q1 2024, equivalent to an annualized decline of 0.7% [1]. - Personal consumption, which accounts for over half of GDP, grew only 0.04% in the same period, indicating stagnation [1]. - Exports decreased by 0.6%, marking the first negative growth in four quarters, influenced by reduced intellectual property fees and the end of large R&D service orders [1]. Group 2: Consumption and Investment - Food consumption, including meat and fish, saw negative growth, while dining out maintained positive growth due to favorable weather [1]. - Equipment investment, a key component of private demand, increased by 1.4%, particularly in R&D and software, likely linked to digital transformation initiatives [2]. - Public investment declined by 0.4%, while government consumption remained flat with a growth rate of 0.0% [2]. Group 3: Demand Contributions - Domestic demand contributed positively to GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points, marking the first positive contribution in two quarters [2]. - External demand, however, contributed negatively by 0.8 percentage points, also the first negative contribution in two quarters [2].

Core Viewpoint - The rise of online memorial services has transformed traditional Qingming Festival practices, allowing people to commemorate their loved ones virtually through various digital platforms, although this trend raises concerns about pricing and the potential for misuse of personal information [1][21][27]. Group 1: Online Memorial Services - Online memorial services enable users to create virtual memorials for deceased individuals through websites, apps, and social media platforms, allowing for the expression of remembrance anytime and anywhere [1][7]. - The creation of memorials is often free, but users must purchase virtual offerings, which can be expensive, with various pricing structures for different services [11][14][18]. - Platforms like "彼岸思念" and "云寄念" allow users to create memorials without verification of the deceased's information, leading to potential misuse and the creation of memorials for living individuals [11][21]. Group 2: Legal and Ethical Concerns - There have been instances where living individuals have had memorials created in their names without consent, leading to legal disputes over personal rights and privacy [21][26]. - Legal experts emphasize the need for stricter verification processes for online memorial services to prevent the violation of personal rights and ensure compliance with laws such as the Civil Code and the Personal Information Protection Law [27][28]. - The Ministry of Civil Affairs is drafting new industry standards for online memorial services, which aim to regulate the sector and ensure that platforms verify user identities and memorial information [27][28].

Group 1 - The Chinese stock market shows signs of increased activity, driven by government support for AI development and a recovery in technology stocks [1][2] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose nearly 1% and the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index increased by approximately 3%, with significant contributions from tech companies like Xiaomi and Tencent [2] - BYD's stock rebounded by about 3% after a previous drop, attributed to the announcement of AI integration into its driving systems, indicating a broader recovery trend in the Chinese stock market [3] Group 2 - The Chinese government set a 2025 economic growth target of around 5%, aligning with market expectations, while emphasizing the need for expansionary fiscal policies amid challenges from US-China tensions [2] - Longjiang and Hysan's stock surged over 20% following the announcement of a $22.8 billion sale of port operations to BlackRock, exceeding market valuation expectations [3] - Analysts believe that despite the government's support for the tech sector not being new, there remains significant upside potential for technology stocks [2]