Core Insights - The article highlights the growing popularity of a Chinese restaurant named "Xiao Yan" in Punta Arenas, Chile, which serves as a stop for tourists heading to Antarctica, particularly Chinese visitors during the Antarctic tourism season from November to March [1][2]. Group 1: Restaurant Operations - The restaurant operates a "dual menu" system to cater to both local Chileans and Chinese tourists, offering a fusion menu that aligns with local tastes and a classic Chinese menu featuring traditional dishes [3][5]. - The restaurant extends its operating hours during the tourist season to accommodate the influx of customers, sometimes staying open until midnight [2]. Group 2: Ingredient Sourcing and Challenges - Due to its remote location, sourcing ingredients for the restaurant poses challenges, with many Chinese condiments and ingredients needing to be procured from Santiago and flown back to Punta Arenas [5]. - The restaurant also hand-makes tofu, reflecting the effort to maintain authentic flavors despite ingredient limitations [5]. Group 3: Customer Experience - The restaurant has received positive reviews from tourists, with customers expressing satisfaction with the authentic taste of home-cooked Chinese meals, which they find particularly valuable while abroad [6]. - The owner emphasizes the emotional connection to familiar flavors, noting that the distance from home makes these tastes even more precious [6].

来源：新华社、财政部经济建设司 三部门将支持50个左右城市开展有奖发票试点 财政部、商务部、国家税务总局2025年12月31日对外发布通知称，为进一步激发消费需求，释放消费潜 力，三部门将支持50个左右城市开展有奖发票试点工作，政策实施期为6个月。 通知称，试点城市对个人消费者以本人名义向零售、餐饮、住宿、文化艺术、娱乐、旅游、体育、居民 服务业等行业的经营主体购买商品和服务，且取得的票面金额在一定额度以上的发票组织抽奖。 财政部、商务部、国家税务总局有关负责人介绍，此次出台的有奖发票试点政策着重从需求端发力，鼓 励居民消费并取得发票后参与抽奖。试点政策覆盖日常消费主要场景，如购物、外出就餐、旅游住宿、 文体活动、生活服务等，与居民"衣食住行"密切相关。 通知明确，试点城市申报范围为地市级及以上城市（包括直辖市，计划单列市，各省、自治区省会或首 府城市，地级市、州、盟）。中央财政将对试点城市分档安排奖补资金。 三部门有关负责人表示，试点城市将按照通知要求，结合地方实际，制定有奖发票试点工作实施方案， 明确有奖发票范围、参与方式、中奖规则、奖项设置、兑奖方法、违法行为举报等要求，并向社会公 布。消费者可关注试点 ...

来源：新华社、财政部经济建设司 三部门将支持50个左右城市开展有奖发票试点 财政部、商务部、国家税务总局2025年12月31日对外发布通知称，为进一步激发消费需求，释放消费潜 力，三部门将支持50个左右城市开展有奖发票试点工作，政策实施期为6个月。 通知称，试点城市对个人消费者以本人名义向零售、餐饮、住宿、文化艺术、娱乐、旅游、体育、居民 服务业等行业的经营主体购买商品和服务，且取得的票面金额在一定额度以上的发票组织抽奖。 一、政策目标 （一）政策目标。按照党中央、国务院关于大力提振消费的决策部署，支持试点城市结合当地消费形势 及工作基础，探索开展有奖发票活动，进一步提高消费者积极性，激发零售、餐饮、住宿、文化艺术、 娱乐、旅游、体育、居民服务业等领域消费潜力，为巩固拓展经济稳中向好势头提供有力支撑。 （二）支持范围。试点城市申报范围为地市级及以上城市（包括直辖市，计划单列市，各省、自治区省 会或首府城市，地级市、州、盟）。支持50个左右城市开展试点工作，主要向人口基数大、带动作用 强、发展潜力好的城市倾斜，同时兼顾地区间政策平衡。政策实施期为6个月。 财政部、商务部、国家税务总局有关负责人介绍，此次出台的有 ...

财政部、商务部、国家税务总局2025年12月31日对外发布通知称，为进一步激发消费需求，释放消费潜力， 三部门将支持50个左右城市 开展有奖发票试点工作，政策实施期为6个月。 通知明确，试点城市申报范围为地市级及以上城市（包括直辖市，计划单列市，各省、自治区省会或首府城市，地级市、州、盟）。中央财 政将对试点城市分档安排奖补资金。 三部门有关负责人表示，试点城市将按照通知要求，结合地方实际，制定有奖发票试点工作实施方案，明确有奖发票范围、参与方式、中奖 规则、奖项设置、兑奖方法、违法行为举报等要求，并向社会公布。消费者可关注试点城市公告，根据公布的有奖发票活动具体要求，积极 参与。 通知称，试点城市对个人消费者以本人名义向零售、餐饮、住宿、文化艺术、娱乐、旅游、体育、居民服务业等行业的经营主体购买商品和 服务，且取得的票面金额在一定额度以上的发票组织抽奖。 财政部、商务部、国家税务总局有关负责人介绍，此次出台的有奖发票试点政策着重从需求端发力，鼓励居民消费并取得发票后参与抽奖。 试点政策覆盖日常消费主要场景，如购物、外出就餐、旅游住宿、文体活动、生活服务等，与居民"衣食住行"密切相关。 ...

来源：财政部 关于开展有奖发票试点工作的通知 财建〔2025〕484号 各省、自治区、直辖市、计划单列市财政厅（局）、商务主管部门、税务局： 为深入贯彻落实党中央、国务院有关决策部署，落实《提振消费专项行动方案》相关要求，进一步激发 消费需求，释放消费潜力，财政部、商务部、税务总局决定开展有奖发票试点工作。现将有关事项通知 如下： 申报材料要行文简洁、逻辑清晰、数据详实、支撑有力，不得印制豪华材料。各地不得委托商务、财 政、税务主管部门及其所属行政、企事业单位和工作人员以任何方式（署名或者不署名）参与项目的实 施方案编制等申报工作，如有违反，一经查实，取消项目申报资格，已经通过竞争性评审入围的取消入 围资格，已经获得相关资金支持的将资金予以收回。 （二）评审确定试点。省级商务、财政、税务主管部门通过竞争性评审的方式择优确定本省份试点城市 推荐名单。各省（自治区）可推荐1个城市参加试点。居民消费支出排名前12名的省、自治区可额外推 荐1个城市，居民消费支出排名前3名的可额外推荐2个城市。直辖市、计划单列市（不占所在省份名 额）单独申报。各省级商务、财政、税务主管部门应于2026年1月9日前将加盖公章的试点城市推 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The province is launching a year-round consumption promotion initiative titled "Enjoy Four Seasons · Shopping in Longyuan," aimed at enhancing economic development through collaborative efforts among government, banks, and enterprises, while optimizing the consumption environment and enriching quality supply [1] Q1 Summary - The first quarter focuses on integrating traditional festivals with emerging business formats to stimulate spring consumption, featuring activities like online New Year goods festivals and promotions for agricultural products [2] - Initiatives include a "one-stop" shopping experience for New Year goods, encouraging the replacement of old appliances, and organizing invoice lottery activities to protect consumer rights [2] - Ice and snow events are also highlighted, with activities such as the "Ice and Snow Carnival" to further boost consumption [2] Q2 Summary - The second quarter emphasizes financial empowerment and summer consumption, introducing initiatives like interest-free installment plans and immediate subsidies in key sectors such as automotive and home appliances [3] - Activities include holiday shopping promotions and green smart appliance sales, alongside a focus on showcasing local products at the sixth China Consumer Expo [3] - The aim is to invigorate summer consumption and expand consumer experiences [3] Q3 Summary - The third quarter leverages large exhibitions and events to enhance both goods and service consumption, with a focus on the Provincial Sports Games and the Lanzhou Fair [4] - Development of derivative products related to the sports event, such as sports gear and wellness packages, is planned to promote related consumption [4] - The China International Fair for Trade in Services will feature a "Gansu Services" exhibition area to boost service consumption quality and expansion [4] Q4 Summary - The fourth quarter centers on winter and ice-themed consumption, creating a "snow + warmth" multi-dimensional consumption system [5] - Activities include promoting winter tourism experiences that combine ice sports with wellness services, and addressing winter living needs through various consumer initiatives [5] - The integration of online and offline sales channels is emphasized, with plans for special exhibitions and promotions to enhance market supply during the winter season [6]

Core Viewpoint - The overall economic sentiment in China is improving, as indicated by the rise in manufacturing and non-manufacturing indices, suggesting a recovery in economic activity and market confidence [1][2][4]. Manufacturing Sector - In December 2025, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 50.1%, marking its first entry into the expansion zone since April 2025, with 16 out of 21 surveyed industries showing improvement [1][2]. - The New Orders Index rose to 50.8%, increasing by 1.6 percentage points, indicating a release of market demand after five months below 50% [2]. - The Production Index increased to 51.7%, up by 1.7 percentage points, reflecting a positive expansion in manufacturing activities [2]. - High-tech manufacturing PMI was reported at 52.5%, up by 2.4 percentage points, indicating a favorable growth trend [2]. - Large enterprises' PMI reached 50.8%, up by 1.5 percentage points, with significant increases in both production and new orders indices [3]. Non-Manufacturing Sector - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index rose to 50.2%, up by 0.7 percentage points, indicating an improvement in non-manufacturing activities [4]. - The Business Activity Expectation Index for non-manufacturing reached 56.5%, reflecting a continuous upward trend and strong market expectations [4]. - The construction sector showed significant improvement, with the Business Activity Index at 52.8%, up by 3.2 percentage points, driven by seasonal factors and project acceleration [4]. Economic Outlook - Experts indicate that the combination of effective economic policies and market dynamics is expected to lead to steady growth in the manufacturing sector in 2026, with both qualitative and quantitative improvements anticipated [3][5].

Core Viewpoint - In 2026, Jining aims to enhance consumer spending and improve living standards by implementing targeted consumption initiatives, with a goal of achieving a 6% growth in total retail sales of consumer goods for the year, thereby driving high-quality economic development [1][2] Group 1: Consumer Demand and Policies - The city plans to stimulate consumer demand by promoting trade-in policies and collaborating with merchants to offer coupons and discounts, particularly in sectors like automobiles, home appliances, and digital products [1] - Over 200 promotional events titled "Canal City, Benefit Purchase Jining" will be organized to encourage consumption [1] Group 2: Housing Market Initiatives - Jining will accelerate the construction of high-quality residential properties and implement policies to facilitate the purchase of new homes through trade-in programs, including home buying festivals and group purchasing for key demographics [1] Group 3: Service Consumption Expansion - The city intends to tap into the potential of service consumption by expanding sectors such as dining, tourism, education, healthcare, and elder care, while also promoting new economic models like first-store economy and food economy [1] - Initiatives will include the development of smart business districts, unmanned stores, and the promotion of new retail formats such as instant retail and live-streaming e-commerce [1] Group 4: Infrastructure and Logistics Enhancement - Jining will focus on upgrading consumer platforms and expanding core commercial districts, while also enhancing the logistics network to improve rural consumption supply [2]

Group 1 - McDonald's has opened its first store in Qinghai, completing its coverage in all provincial-level administrative regions in China after 35 years of operation [1][3] - The Qinghai store features a drive-thru model, catering to local consumer preferences and is part of a broader strategy to expand in the region [3][4] - The opening of McDonald's in Qinghai is seen as a reflection of the ongoing "first store" economy, with local government initiatives supporting international brand entries [4] Group 2 - Chinese brands like Mixue Ice City and Bawang Tea are increasingly expanding internationally, marking a shift towards a dual market strategy of "bringing in" and "going out" [4][9] - Mixue Ice City has opened its first store in Hollywood, USA, and has established a presence in 12 countries with over 4,700 overseas outlets [4][5] - Bawang Tea has successfully entered the U.S. market, achieving significant sales on its opening day, and has over 200 international locations [5] Group 3 - The entry of international brands like McDonald's has historically been viewed as a symbol of urban development in China, but consumer perceptions are evolving towards valuing product quality and experience over brand origin [10][11] - The Chinese consumer market is transitioning from scarcity to diversity, with local brands like Luckin Coffee gaining market share through innovative business models [11] - The narrative of Chinese brands moving towards global markets signifies a shift from being a "follower" to becoming a "leader" in the global economy, showcasing China's confidence in its cultural and economic value [11][9]