Group 1 - Trump announced a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US, claiming that the US film industry is being undermined by foreign competition [2] - Huawei appointed Yu Chengdong as the head of its Product Investment Review Board, with a focus on leading the company's AI strategy [3] - OpenAI launched an instant checkout feature in collaboration with Etsy and Shopify, targeting US users of ChatGPT [5] Group 2 - Germany is considering a ban on social media use for individuals under 16 years old, as part of stricter regulations for minors online [6][7] - China introduced a new "K visa" to promote exchanges and cooperation among young tech talents [8] - Tsinghua University reported disciplinary actions against staff involved in illegal activities related to campus access and profit-making [9] Group 3 - A major criminal case in Zhejiang resulted in 11 individuals receiving death sentences for their involvement in a crime syndicate [11] - DeepSeek announced a significant reduction in costs for its new model, with output prices dropping by 75% and overall API call costs decreasing by over 50% [20] - Xiaomi denied reports of reducing orders for its 17 series smartphones, stating that there are no plans to cut orders despite a projected 20% decrease in total shipments [24] Group 4 - OPPO plans to launch a new series of handheld gimbal cameras by 2026, targeting competition with brands like GoPro and DJI [25] - Huang Renxun clarified misconceptions about China's AI chip manufacturing capabilities, asserting that claims of a two to three-year lag behind the US are unfounded [28] - The railway sector in China is transitioning to a fully digital electronic invoicing system, ending the provision of paper receipts [29]

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen's departure tax refund system has been significantly upgraded, allowing tourists to receive immediate refunds on purchases, enhancing the cross-border shopping experience [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Benefits - The new "immediate refund" model allows tourists to process tax refunds on-site after shopping, with approximately 9% of the purchase amount refunded instantly [2]. - The minimum spending requirement for tax refunds has been lowered to 200 RMB per day at the same store, and cash refund limits have been increased to 20,000 RMB [2]. - Shenzhen has established departure tax refund points covering land, sea, and air, making it the only city in the country with such comprehensive coverage [2]. Group 2: Innovation Engine - The "one order, one package" model has streamlined the tax refund process, reducing verification time from an average of 10 minutes to 5 minutes [3]. - This model is particularly suited for popular domestic products, with "national goods" accounting for 60.4% of the total business volume under this model [3]. - The customs process has provisions to protect travelers' rights in case of package damage due to force majeure [3]. Group 3: Data Evidence - The departure tax refund business has seen rapid growth, with 4,274 transactions and sales of 405 million RMB projected for 2024, marking increases of 7.5 times and 11.28 times respectively [4]. - In the first quarter of this year, the tax refund business processed 2,945 transactions with sales of 183 million RMB, reflecting increases of 3.7 times and 1.5 times year-on-year [4]. - Sales of domestic products like DJI and Huawei have significantly increased, with their business volume representing 18.9% of the total tax refund transactions [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Shenzhen is advancing towards a "cloud tax refund" system, aiming for real-time tracking of refund progress and multiple refund methods [5]. - The city plans to optimize the layout of tax refund stores and enhance the integration of shopping and tourism experiences [5]. - The government is also working on reducing entry barriers for businesses and streamlining the registration process for tax refund stores [5].