Group 1 - The Shanghai government is establishing a new model for marine waste management, focusing on collaboration between government, enterprises, and society to create a sustainable system for marine plastic pollution [1] - The "Shanghai Marine Alliance" has been launched to facilitate dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders in the marine waste industry chain [1][2] - Companies like Baosteel, China Agricultural Development Bank, Unilever, and PepsiCo are among the first members of the "Shanghai Marine Alliance," playing key roles in transforming marine waste into valuable resources [2] Group 2 - The use of blockchain technology by Zhejiang Blue View Technology Co., Ltd. is highlighted for tracking marine waste from collection to recycling, ensuring data integrity and preventing fraudulent environmental claims [2] - The Shanghai Carbon Benefit Platform has introduced a system where citizens can earn carbon credits for participating in green activities, which can be redeemed for various benefits [2] - Research is being conducted to link marine waste management with carbon benefits, potentially allowing citizens participating in beach clean-up activities to earn carbon credits [2]

Group 1 - The article highlights the concerns of merchants in Yiwu, the world's largest wholesale market, regarding the impact of the US-China trade war, particularly the recent announcement of a 50% tariff on Chinese goods by President Trump [1][2] - Merchants in Yiwu are shifting their focus away from the US market, with many reporting that their US customer base has decreased significantly, now accounting for less than 10% of their business [2] - The Chinese government is actively promoting market diversification, with only 15% of China's exports currently going to the US, down from 19% in 2017, indicating a strategic shift to reduce reliance on the US market [2] Group 2 - Economic analysts suggest that the proposed tariffs will ultimately burden American consumers more than they will impact China, with the self-damage to the US economy potentially exceeding any retaliatory measures from China [3] - Yiwu's trade statistics for 2024 show a significant increase in trade with regions outside the US, with 18% of trade with Africa, 17% with Latin America, and 10% with ASEAN countries, reflecting a clear trend towards diversifying export markets [2]