Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rising divorce rates in contemporary society, highlighting the shift in marriage and divorce dynamics, and the emergence of new consumption patterns related to divorce [8][36]. Group 1: Divorce Statistics - In the first half of this year, the divorce rate has surpassed the marriage rate, with 353.9 million couples getting married and 133.1 million couples getting divorced, reflecting a growth of 3.2% and 4.5% respectively [4][3]. - The divorce-to-marriage ratio reached a record high of 57.5% in 2024, indicating that for every 100 couples getting married, 57.5 couples are getting divorced [7]. - The demographic of divorce is shifting, with individuals aged 30-49 becoming the primary group for divorces, particularly women, who accounted for 81.68% of divorces in this age range [11]. Group 2: Causes of Divorce - The most significant factor leading to divorce is not dramatic events but rather everyday issues, with 74.53% of divorces attributed to weak emotional foundations and mundane life conflicts [18]. - The "high-risk period" for marriage is identified as the 6-14 years post-marriage, where over 52% of divorces occur, with increasing rates for marriages lasting over 10 years [15]. Group 3: New Consumption Patterns - The legal services market related to divorce is projected to reach 100-200 billion yuan in 2024, with a significant increase in divorce case handling fees [26]. - New consumption trends include "farewell consumption," such as professional services for destroying wedding dresses, which has seen a rise in demand [29]. - The "single economy" is expanding, with the divorced population contributing significantly to the market, which is now over 8 trillion yuan [34]. Group 4: Changing Relationship Dynamics - The concept of "unregistered marriage" is gaining traction among younger generations, with over one-third of young people believing that legal registration is unnecessary [40]. - New relationship models, such as "dry marriage" and "commuting marriage," are emerging, with a notable percentage of couples in major cities identifying with these arrangements [42]. - The article emphasizes that the increase in divorce rates and the rise of "divorce economy" reflect changing societal attitudes towards marriage and relationships, allowing for more diverse expressions of personal relationships [36][48].

Core Viewpoint - The legal opinion letter confirms that the procedures for convening and holding the 2025 second extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. comply with relevant Chinese laws and regulations as well as the company's articles of association [1][3][7]. Group 1: Meeting Procedures - The notice for the meeting was published on July 10, 2025, in accordance with the requirements of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and relevant regulations [3][4]. - The meeting utilized a combination of on-site and online voting, with the on-site meeting held at the company's headquarters [3][4]. - The notice was published 15 days prior to the meeting, meeting the legal requirements [4]. Group 2: Voting Participation and Qualifications - A total of 9 shareholders participated in the on-site voting, representing 250,282,994 shares, which is 26.9428% of the total voting shares [5]. - Overall, 456 shareholders participated in the voting, representing 475,761,223 shares, or 51.2153% of the total voting shares [5]. - The qualifications of the participating shareholders were verified and found to be compliant with relevant laws and the company's articles of association [5][6]. Group 3: Voting Results - The proposal regarding the public issuance of shares by a controlling subsidiary received 460,252,837 votes in favor, accounting for 96.7403% of the votes cast [6]. - The election of non-independent directors received 475,398,473 votes in favor, representing 99.9238% of the votes cast [6][7]. - Both proposals were passed, with the voting procedures and results deemed legal and valid [7].