Core Viewpoint - The article focuses on five recent consumer stimulus policies and their impact on the economy, highlighting the potential benefits and scale of these initiatives [2][3]. Group 1: Policy Summaries - **Reduction of Burden: Kindergarten Fee Exemption** The policy aims to exempt public kindergarten fees starting from the 2025 autumn semester, benefiting approximately 12 million children and reducing household expenditures by about 40 billion annually [4][14]. - **Increase in Income: Pension Standard Enhancement** The pension for retirees will be raised by 2% in 2025, affecting around 147 million urban retirees, with an estimated financial impact of approximately 135.3 billion [5][16]. - **Cost Reduction: Consumer Loan Interest Subsidy** A consumer loan interest subsidy policy is being implemented, with a pilot in Sichuan showing a 1.5% subsidy rate. The first month of implementation saw a rise in consumer loan growth from 7.2% to 8.1% [6][19]. - **Renewal: Consumer Goods Trade-In Program** A total of 300 billion in special bonds will support a trade-in program for consumer goods, with over 280 million people benefiting and sales exceeding 1.6 trillion, surpassing the total for 2024 [7][23]. - **Scene Creation: Summer Consumption Season Activities** The Ministry of Culture and Tourism organized a summer consumption season with over 4,300 events and 5.7 billion in subsidies, leading to increased travel and spending [9][26][27]. Group 2: Impact Assessments - **Kindergarten Fee Exemption Impact** The exemption is expected to lead to a consumption increase of approximately 272 billion, representing 0.06% of the projected 48.8 trillion in retail sales for 2024 [4][14]. - **Pension Increase Impact** The pension adjustment will result in an additional 135.3 billion in expenditures from the urban employee pension fund, reflecting a significant financial commitment [5][16]. - **Consumer Loan Subsidy Impact** The pilot program in Sichuan has shown positive effects on consumer behavior, particularly in durable goods sectors, indicating a potential for broader economic improvement [6][19]. - **Trade-In Program Impact** The trade-in program has already exceeded expectations, with sales figures indicating a robust consumer response and a significant contribution to the economy [7][23]. - **Summer Activities Impact** The summer consumption season has led to increased travel and spending, with notable growth in passenger numbers for rail and air travel [9][26][27].