Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2025, consumer complaints in China increased significantly, indicating rising consumer dissatisfaction and highlighting areas for improvement in service and product quality [1][2]. Group 1: Overall Complaint Statistics - A total of 995,971 consumer complaints were received, representing a year-on-year increase of 27.23% [1]. - Out of these complaints, 509,655 were resolved, resulting in a total economic loss recovery of 452 million yuan [1]. - The number of consumer visits and consultations reached 330,000 [1]. Group 2: Nature of Complaints - After categorizing complaints, issues related to after-sales service were the most prominent, accounting for 26.47% of total complaints [1]. - Compared to the first half of 2024, complaints regarding counterfeits, safety, and false advertising increased, while complaints about after-sales service, quality, and measurement decreased [1]. Group 3: Product Category Complaints - Product-related complaints totaled 541,215, making up 54.34% of all complaints, with an increase of 8.79 percentage points compared to the same period in 2024 [1]. - The top five categories for product complaints included home electronics, clothing and footwear, daily goods, food, and transportation [1]. - The proportion of complaints related to clothing and daily goods increased compared to the first half of 2024 [1]. Group 4: Service Category Complaints - Service-related complaints amounted to 406,747, representing 40.84% of total complaints, with a decrease of 1.56 percentage points from the previous year [2]. - The leading categories for service complaints were internet services, life and social services, education and training services, sales services, and cultural, entertainment, and sports services [2]. - There was an increase in complaints related to financial services, education and training services, and sales services, while complaints about life and social services and telecommunications services decreased [2].

Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the National Consumer Association received a total of 995,971 consumer complaints, representing a year-on-year increase of 27.23% [1] - The association resolved 509,655 complaints, recovering economic losses of 452 million yuan for consumers [1] - The most prominent issue in complaints was after-sales service, accounting for 26.47% of total complaints [1] Complaint Categories - Product-related complaints totaled 541,215, making up 54.34% of all complaints, with an increase of 8.79 percentage points compared to the first half of 2024 [1] - Service-related complaints amounted to 406,747, representing 40.84% of total complaints, showing a decrease of 1.56 percentage points [1] - Other complaints accounted for 48,009, or 4.82% of the total [1] Product Complaint Details - The top five categories for product complaints were home electronics, clothing and footwear, daily goods, food, and transportation [1] - Compared to the first half of 2024, the proportion of complaints related to clothing and footwear, as well as daily goods, increased [1] Service Complaint Details - The leading categories for service complaints included internet services, life and social services, education and training services, sales services, and cultural and sports services [2] - There was an increase in complaints related to financial services, education and training services, and sales services, while complaints in life and social services and telecommunications services decreased [2] Specific Product and Service Complaints - The specific products with the highest complaint volumes were clothing, communication products, ordinary food, shoes, and daily miscellaneous items [2] - In terms of services, the top five complaint categories were commercial internet services, dining services, training services, mobile phone services, and remote shopping [2] - Notable increases in complaints were observed in transportation, education services, and performance services, while mobile phone services and accommodation services saw a decline [2]

Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, consumer complaints received by national consumer associations reached 995,971, marking a year-on-year increase of 27.23% [1] - A total of 509,655 complaints were resolved, resulting in a financial recovery of 452 million yuan for consumers [1] Complaint Nature Analysis - After-sales service issues were prominent, accounting for 26.47% of total complaints [1] - Compared to the first half of 2024, complaints regarding counterfeiting, safety, and false advertising increased, while complaints about after-sales service, quality, and measurement decreased [1] Complaint Categories - Product-related complaints totaled 541,215, representing 54.34% of all complaints, with an increase of 8.79 percentage points compared to the first half of 2024 [1] - Service-related complaints amounted to 406,747, making up 40.84% of total complaints, showing a decrease of 1.56 percentage points [1] - Other complaints accounted for 48,009, or 4.82% of the total [1] Product Complaint Breakdown - The top five categories for product complaints were home electronics, clothing and footwear, daily goods, food, and transportation [1] - Compared to the first half of 2024, the proportion of complaints for clothing and daily goods increased [1] Service Complaint Breakdown - The leading categories for service complaints included internet services, life and social services, education and training services, sales services, and cultural, entertainment, and sports services [2] - There was an increase in complaints related to financial services, education and training services, and sales services, while complaints about life and social services and telecommunications services decreased [2] Specific Product Complaints - The top five specific product complaints were clothing, communication products, ordinary food, shoes, and daily miscellaneous items [2] - Notably, complaints for daily miscellaneous items, shoes, and clothing saw significant increases compared to the first half of 2024 [2] Specific Service Complaints - The top five specific service complaints were for commercial internet services, dining services, training services, mobile phone services, and remote shopping [2] - There was a noticeable increase in complaints related to transportation, education services, and performance services, while complaints for mobile phone services and accommodation services decreased [2]

Core Insights - In the first quarter of 2025, the China Consumers Association reported a total of 461,767 consumer complaints, marking a year-on-year increase of 33.33% [1] - The organization successfully recovered economic losses amounting to 23.723 million yuan for consumers [1] Complaint Categories - The top five categories for product complaints included home electronics, clothing and footwear, daily goods, food, and transportation [1] - Compared to the first quarter of 2024, the proportion of complaints in clothing and footwear, as well as daily goods, has increased, while complaints related to agricultural production materials have decreased [1] Service Categories - The leading categories for service complaints were internet services, life and social services, education and training services, sales services, and cultural, entertainment, and sports services [1] - In comparison to the first quarter of 2024, there was an increase in the proportion of complaints in financial services, cultural, entertainment, and sports services, and public facilities services, while complaints in life and social services, internet services, and telecommunications services saw a decline [1]