Core Viewpoint - The new national standard for household appliances, effective from January 1, 2026, mandates the labeling of safety usage lifespan to address safety risks associated with aging appliances [1] Group 1: New Regulations - The revised national standard requires manufacturers to indicate the safety usage lifespan of household appliances, which must not be less than the warranty period of major components [1] - The labeling must be presented in text or symbols on the product or in the user manual, including risk warnings for products used beyond their safety lifespan [1] Group 2: Implementation Details - The safety usage lifespan is calculated from the date of the consumer's first purchase, or from the completion date of installation for products requiring professional installation [1] - Manufacturers are required to consider all factors affecting the production, usage, and maintenance of appliances, and to implement effective preventive measures through risk management and assessment [1]

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作为空调的核心原材料，铜价近期备受关注，目前现货已涨至近10万元/吨，引发消费者对于空调价格上涨的担忧。 1月5日，格力电器（000651）通过公司文化传媒中心官方公众号"格力文传"发文称，近期陆续收到就部分企业推出空调涨价和"铝代铜"计划等相关问题的咨 询。格力电器表示，积极响应2026年家电国家补贴政策，承诺格力家用空调不涨价。同时，公司暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相关研究能完全满足格力质 量和技术标准要求并正式应用，将予以明确标注，充分保障消费者的知情权与选择权。 2025年下半年以来，受铜价飙升影响，家电行业对推进"铝代铜"工艺优化以节约成本的消息不断。 2025年年末，美的、小米、TCL、海尔等多家头部空调企业共同发起了空调铝应用自律公约。但格力电器对"铝代铜"工艺仍持保留态度。 此前，格力电器曾在投资者互动平台表示，铝材在熔点、热传导系数、电阻率、耐腐蚀等参数以及长期可靠性等方面与铜存在较大差距，在其性能、质量和 可靠性不能完全保证的情况下，格力电器暂时没有"铝代铜"计划。 公开资料显示，我国是典型的"富铝贫铜"国家，约80%的铜依赖进口。同时，我国电解铝产量占全球60%。因此，随着铜价不断走高 ...

【太平洋科技快讯】1 月 5 日消息，格力电器通过官方公众号"格力文传"发文表示，近期，公司陆续收 到投资者及媒体就部分企业推出涨价和"铝代铜"计划等相关问题的咨询，询问公司的态度和计划。公司 现说明如下： 格力积极响应 2026 年家电国家补贴政策，切实让利消费者。公司承诺，格力家用空调不涨价。同时， 为满足格力家用空调十年免费包修服务标准，公司暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相关研究能完全满足 格力质量和技术标准要求并正式应用，公司将予以明确标注，充分保障消费者的知情权与选择权。 ...

据财经网报道，格力电器进一步表态，为满足家用空调十年免费包修的服务标准，公司暂无"铝代铜"相 关计划；若未来相关研究能完全满足格力的质量和技术标准要求并正式应用，将予以明确标注，保障消 费者的知情权与选择权。 此次回应是格力对行业近期相关动态的公开回应，也与2026年家电补贴政策的落地形成呼应，在成本与 消费端需求之间给出了明确的品牌态度。 【#格力承诺家用空调不涨价# ，明确暂无"铝代铜"计划】 据格隆汇今日报道，针对近期市场关注的空调涨价、"铝代铜"计划等问题，格力电器发布回应称，公司 响应2026年家电国家补贴政策，让利消费者，并承诺格力家用空调不涨价。 ...

格力电器还表示：为满足格力家用空调十年免费包修服务标准，我们暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相 关研究能完全满足格力质量和技术标准要求并正式应用，我们将予以明确标注，充分保障消费者的知情 权与选择权。（格力文传） 1月5日，格力发布声明称：近期，公司陆续收到投资者及媒体就部分企业推出空调涨价和"铝代铜"计划 等相关问题的咨询，询问公司的态度和计划。公司现说明如下：格力积极响应2026年家电国家补贴政 策，切实让利消费者。我们承诺，格力家用空调不涨价。 ...

1月5日，格力发布《关于近期市场关切问题的说明》。 近期，公司陆续收到投资者及媒体就部分企业推出空调涨价和"铝代铜"计划等相关问题的咨询，询问公司的态度和计划。公司现 说明如下： 格力积极响应2026年家电国家补贴政策，切实让利消费者。我们承诺，格力家用空调不涨价。同时，为满足格力家用空调十年免 费包修服务标准，我们暂无"铝代铜"相关计划。未来若相关研究能完全满足格力质量和技术标准要求并正式应用，我们将予以明 确标注，充分保障消费者的知情权与选择权。 来源：格力文传 ...

Core Viewpoint - Gree Electric Appliances has committed to not raising prices for its home air conditioners, responding to inquiries regarding price increases and the "aluminum instead of copper" initiative from other companies [1] Group 1: Company Position - Gree actively supports the national subsidy policy for home appliances set for 2026, aiming to benefit consumers [1] - The company assures that it will not implement any price hikes for its home air conditioners [1] - Gree currently has no plans to adopt the "aluminum instead of copper" strategy to meet the ten-year free repair service standard for its home air conditioners [1] Group 2: Consumer Assurance - Gree emphasizes that if future research allows for the use of alternative materials while meeting quality and technical standards, it will clearly label such changes to protect consumer rights and choices [1]

Group 1 - The Chongqing government will launch a comprehensive subsidy policy for vehicle scrapping and replacement, as well as for home appliances and digital products starting January 1, 2026 [2] - The first batch of subsidies for 2026 includes 210 million yuan for vehicle scrapping, 555 million yuan for vehicle replacement, 450 million yuan for home appliances, and 301 million yuan for digital and smart products [2] Group 2 - Consumers can receive a one-time subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan for scrapping eligible gasoline and diesel vehicles registered before specific dates and purchasing qualifying new energy or low-displacement fuel vehicles [3] - The subsidy for scrapping eligible fuel vehicles and purchasing new energy vehicles is set at 12% of the new vehicle sales price, while the subsidy for low-displacement fuel vehicles is 10%, with maximum amounts of 20,000 yuan and 15,000 yuan respectively [3][4] Group 3 - For vehicle replacement, consumers can receive a one-time subsidy of up to 15,000 yuan for purchasing qualifying new energy vehicles and up to 13,000 yuan for low-displacement fuel vehicles [5] - The subsidy for new energy vehicles is 8% of the new vehicle sales price, while for low-displacement fuel vehicles, it is 6% [5] Group 4 - Consumers can receive a 15% subsidy on the sales price of energy-efficient home appliances, with a maximum of 1,500 yuan per item, and can claim one subsidy per category [6] - For digital products like smartphones and tablets, a 15% subsidy is also available, capped at 500 yuan per item, with a limit of one subsidy per category [6] Group 5 - The subsidy policy will be effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and will operate on a "total amount control, balanced use, and first-come, first-served" basis [6]

Summary of the Conference Call on China's "Dual Upgrade" Program Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the **consumer goods industry** in China, specifically focusing on the **2026 consumer goods trade-in and equipment upgrade program**, referred to as the "dual upgrade" program [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Program Announcement**: On December 30th, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) released guidelines for the 2026 "dual upgrade" program, adjusting subsidy categories and levels to support areas like livelihood, security, elderly care, green products, and AI [1][2]. 2. **Funding Details**: The initial funding for the program is set at **RMB 62.5 billion**, which is lower than the **RMB 81 billion** allocated in 2025. The total expected funding for 2026 is around **RMB 250 billion**, slightly below the **RMB 300 billion** from 2025 [1][2][6]. 3. **Impact on Retail Sales**: Although retail sales growth is expected to pick up in early 2026 due to the new subsidy quota, full-year nominal retail sales growth is projected to decelerate from **3.8% in 2025 to 2.7% in 2026** due to reduced subsidies and their diminishing impact [1][7]. 4. **Subsidy Adjustments**: The subsidy structure has been modified, with a shift from fixed subsidies per vehicle to a percentage-based subsidy tied to the vehicle's price. For home appliances, subsidies will now only apply to products meeting Level 1 energy-efficiency standards, with a subsidy rate of **15%** (down from **20%**) and a maximum subsidy of **RMB 1,500** per item (down from **RMB 2,000**) [9][2]. 5. **Eligible Products**: The program will focus on products with broad reach, narrowing the scope of qualified home appliances from **12 to 6 sub-categories** and expanding coverage to include digital products like smart glasses and smart home devices for elderly consumers [9][2]. 6. **Implementation Challenges**: The effectiveness of the trade-in program is contingent on both funding and implementation. The previous program's impact faded due to slower subsidy disbursement and tighter application processes, particularly affecting home appliance trade-in applications [2][10]. Additional Important Content - **Long-term Recovery Measures**: To achieve a sustainable recovery in consumption, it is suggested that measures should prioritize job creation and income improvement, such as subsidizing labor-intensive services and enhancing income distribution through mechanisms like raising the minimum wage [7][2]. - **Historical Context**: The initial boost from the trade-in program was noted in Q4 2024 and H1 2025, but its effects have diminished over time, indicating a need for ongoing adjustments to maintain consumer engagement [2][10]. This summary encapsulates the essential points from the conference call regarding the "dual upgrade" program and its implications for the consumer goods industry in China.