Group 1: New Regulations on Housing Standards - The national standard "Residential Project Specification" will be implemented starting May, raising the minimum height of new residential buildings to 3.00 meters and requiring each unit to have rooms that meet daylight standards [2] - The new regulations also enhance sound insulation requirements between bedrooms, living rooms, and adjacent rooms, as well as for external windows and noise from building equipment [2] - Elevators must be installed in buildings with four or more floors according to the new housing standards [2] Group 2: Marriage Registration Reforms - The revised "Marriage Registration Regulations" will take effect on May 10, 2025, introducing nationwide marriage registration services and eliminating fees for registration [5] Group 3: Consumer After-Sales Service Standards - The new "Consumer After-Sales Service Methods and Requirements" standard will be implemented on May 1, 2025, emphasizing timely response, professionalism, convenience, and transparency in after-sales services [8] - The standard includes new service types such as delivery, extended warranty, and recycling, while enhancing consumer data privacy protections [8] Group 4: Return Policy Regulations - The "After-Sales Service No-Reason Return Service Specification" will be implemented on May 1, 2025, outlining conditions and processes for no-reason returns for both online and in-store sales [10] Group 5: Food Safety Reporting System - A national food safety reporting system will be launched in May to encourage reporting of food safety violations and risks, enhancing community involvement in food safety [12] Group 6: Rural Women's Rights Protection - The "Rural Collective Economic Organization Law" will take effect on May 1, 2025, strengthening the protection of rural women's rights and ensuring equal rights in collective economic organizations [15] Group 7: Tax Professional Service Regulations - The "Tax Professional Service Management Measures (Trial)" will be implemented on May 1, focusing on improving service quality and establishing a credit and risk management mechanism for tax services [17] Group 8: Energy Consumption Standards - Thirteen mandatory national standards, including "Energy Consumption Limits for Refining and Chemical Industry Products," will be implemented on May 1, expected to save 24.52 million tons of standard coal annually [19]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting emphasized the importance of positioning Taizhou as a central economic hub in China and the world, leveraging its geographical advantages and cultural resources to enhance its economic influence and opportunities [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Opportunities - Taizhou should seize the opportunities arising from the transformation of the Chinese economy and changes in the global economic landscape, particularly in aiding the upgrade of traditional manufacturing through digital transformation [3]. - The chairman of Oriental International Group highlighted the successful transformation of the group from a traditional state-owned enterprise to a global multinational, with four listed companies and operations in 26 countries and regions [3]. Group 2: Resource Utilization - Taizhou has three key resources to exploit: 1. Cultural heritage from historical figures like Mei Lanfang and Zheng Banqiao, which can be modernized to enhance cultural influence and economic value [3]. 2. Expansion of advantageous industries and markets, particularly in the chemical sector, targeting regions like Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America to increase global market share [3]. 3. Acting as a bridge in the dual circulation market, leveraging its strong economic and industrial foundation to connect Shanghai enterprises with surrounding areas, promoting regional economic cooperation [3]. Group 3: Event Overview - The "Innovation, Integration, and Win-Win" themed conference was held in Taizhou, co-hosted by the Taizhou Municipal Government and Shanghai Securities News, with over 180 representatives from government, academia, and financial institutions participating to discuss new opportunities [4].