《 人民日报 》（ 2025年09月13日 04 版） 本报北京9月12日电 （记者李昌禹）国务委员、国务院残工委主任谌贻琴12日在京出席2025中国国际 福祉博览会暨中国国际康复博览会。她强调，要深入贯彻习近平总书记关于残疾人事业的重要论述，认 真落实党中央、国务院决策部署，加快推进助残领域科技研发应用，大力发展康复辅助器具产业，不断 增进残疾人民生福祉。 福祉博览会由中国残联主办，今年的主题是"科技赋能，共享福祉"。谌贻琴现场观看了脑机接口外骨骼 机器人、离线字幕辅听设备等国产高科技康复辅助器具演示，详细了解福祉车、智能轮椅等研发应用推 广情况。谌贻琴指出，我国康复辅助器具市场潜力巨大，要加快产业发展，不断丰富种类、培育品牌， 加大宣传推广力度，完善残疾人辅助器具适配补贴制度，更好满足残疾人和失能老年人多层次、多样 化、高品质辅助器具需求。要深入推进科技助残，加强残疾人领域科技创新和产业创新，围绕残疾人需 求研发推广更多先进适用的科技成果和产品，以先进科技促进残疾人更好实现社会参与、共享幸福美好 生活。 (责编：岳弘彬、牛镛) ...

（文章来源：新华社） 福祉博览会由中国残联主办，今年的主题是"科技赋能，共享福祉"。谌贻琴现场观看了脑机接口外骨骼 机器人、离线字幕辅听设备等国产高科技康复辅助器具演示，详细了解福祉车、智能轮椅等研发应用推 广情况。谌贻琴指出，我国康复辅助器具市场潜力巨大，要加快产业发展，不断丰富种类、培育品牌， 加大宣传推广力度，完善残疾人辅助器具适配补贴制度，更好满足残疾人和失能老年人多层次、多样 化、高品质辅助器具需求。要深入推进科技助残，加强残疾人领域科技创新和产业创新，围绕残疾人需 求研发推广更多先进适用的科技成果和产品，以先进科技促进残疾人更好实现社会参与、共享幸福美好 生活。 新华社北京9月12日电国务委员、国务院残工委主任谌贻琴12日在京出席2025中国国际福祉博览会暨中 国国际康复博览会。她强调，要深入贯彻习近平总书记关于残疾人事业的重要论述，认真落实党中央、 国务院决策部署，加快推进助残领域科技研发应用，大力发展康复辅助器具产业，不断增进残疾人民生 福祉。 ...

Core Insights - The retirement lifestyle is evolving, with an increasing number of elderly individuals seeking to purchase vehicles for self-driving tours, indicating a growing market for senior-friendly cars [1][3] - In 2023, the number of elderly car buyers increased by 36.44%, contributing to the sale of 2.27 million passenger vehicles, surpassing the combined total of South Korea, France, and the UK [3][4] - Despite the growth in the elderly car market, most automakers remain focused on the youth market, neglecting the potential of the senior demographic [3][6] Market Trends - The elderly population in China is projected to reach 310 million by the end of 2024, accounting for 22% of the total population, with 140 million retirees possessing significant disposable wealth [6][9] - Over 56% of individuals born in the 1960s and 1970s are considering purchasing a vehicle in the next 4-5 years, with more than 60% of elderly buyers having a budget exceeding 200,000 yuan [6][9] - The demand for larger vehicles is evident, with over 60% of pre-purchase interest in SUVs and nearly 10% in MPVs, while sedans account for less than 30% [9][14] Competitive Landscape - The automotive industry is experiencing a price war, with over 30 manufacturers participating since 2025, leading to a decline in profit margins from 4.3% in 2024 to 3.9% in Q1 2025 [4][5] - The first four months of 2023 saw a year-on-year increase of 12.9% in production and 10.8% in sales, with total production reaching 10.175 million vehicles and sales at 10.06 million [4] Product Development - The demand for welfare vehicles is rising, particularly for those with mobility challenges, with 38% of families expressing a need for personal welfare vehicles, surpassing the 25% demand from medical institutions [15][16] - Domestic automakers are beginning to recognize the potential of the welfare vehicle market, with companies like GAC Toyota, BYD, and Geely entering this segment [15][16] Regulatory Changes - New regulations have extended the age limit for obtaining a driver's license to 63 years, with the possibility of extension to 66 years after passing specific tests, facilitating greater mobility for the elderly [22][23] - Several cities have relaxed age restrictions for ride-hailing drivers, allowing those up to 65 years old to participate, reflecting a shift towards accommodating the aging population [23][24] Consumer Behavior - The elderly demographic is increasingly interested in self-driving tours, with 80% of seniors expressing a desire for off-road capabilities, indicating a shift in travel preferences [14][15] - Safety and spaciousness are primary concerns for elderly consumers when purchasing vehicles, with a significant emphasis on long-distance travel and comfort during journeys [28]

Core Insights - The report categorizes the main consumption expenditures of Chinese car-owning families into five types: Basic, Extended, Enjoyment, Growth, and Protection, reflecting different stages of consumption evolution [1] - The focus of consumption is shifting towards child-rearing, enjoyment, enhancement, and protection, which will significantly impact the Chinese automotive market [4][7] Consumption Categories - Basic consumption meets daily essential needs, while Extended consumption aims to improve quality of life and work efficiency, marking a shift to consumption 2.0 [1] - Enjoyment consumption focuses on aesthetic and entertainment experiences, contributing to the emergence of consumption 3.0 [1] - Growth consumption emphasizes educational investment, which is crucial for enhancing long-term family consumption potential, representing consumption 4.0 [1] - Protection consumption centers on healthcare and elder care, serving as a foundational support for sustainable consumption, identified as consumption 5.0 [1] Trends in Expenditure - From 2022 to 2024, the proportion of expenditures on child-rearing is projected to rise to 64.01%, indicating a strong demand for vehicles catering to family needs [4] - Expenditures on personal education are also increasing, with 15.25% of car-owning families expected to allocate 15% or more of their total spending to this area by 2024 [4] - Enjoyment-related expenditures, such as travel, are rising, with 36.60% of families spending 15% or more on travel, which is driving demand for vehicles suited for self-driving trips [5][6] Impact of Demographic Changes - The increase in protection-related expenditures, particularly in healthcare and elder care, is linked to the aging population, with 31.43% of families focusing on medical expenses and 26.44% on elder care [6] - The decline in expenditures related to housing and digital products among younger families suggests potential challenges for the entry-level car market [6] Market Opportunities and Challenges - The shift in consumption patterns presents both opportunities and challenges for the automotive market, with a notable increase in families prioritizing mortgage payments, which could either indicate a positive market shift or short-term pressure [6]

Group 1 - The report focuses on the spending patterns of Chinese car-buying families and their impact on the automotive market, highlighting a shift towards "family cars" consumption trends [1][2] - The main categories of family spending are classified into five types: basic, extended, enjoyment, enhancement, and security, with a notable shift towards enjoyment, enhancement, and security spending from 2022 to 2024 [1][8] - The proportion of spending on child-rearing has increased significantly, reaching 64.01% in 2024, indicating a strong focus on family-oriented expenditures [1][14] Group 2 - Different age groups exhibit distinct spending characteristics: young families face pressures from marriage costs, leading to a decline in the youth car market; middle-aged families focus on child-rearing and elder care, driving growth in the middle-aged car market; and elderly families show high spending on travel, becoming a new force in the car market [1][2][40] - The middle-class car-buying families are becoming the mainstream market, with significant spending on child-rearing and enjoyment, while the wealthy families are also shifting their focus back to family-oriented consumption [2][4] - The "family car" consumption trend is expected to continue, with a focus on middle-aged and middle-class consumers reshaping the automotive market dynamics from 2025 to 2026 [2][4] Group 3 - The report indicates that the youth car market is shrinking, with a projected decline in new car sales to 8 million units by 2024, as young consumers increasingly prioritize enjoyment over traditional marriage-related expenditures [20][18] - Middle-aged families are projected to dominate the new car market, with sales expected to reach 12.7 million units in 2024, driven by their financial stability and focus on upgrading their living conditions [27][28] - Elderly families are emerging as a significant market segment, with travel expenditures rising sharply, indicating a potential for growth in the elderly car market, which could challenge 5 million units in sales in the next decade [34][35] Group 4 - The report highlights that the spending patterns of working-class families are heavily influenced by child-rearing and elder care, leading to a challenging environment for the entry-level car market [46][48] - The internal structure of the working-class car market is changing, with a shift in focus from young consumers to middle-aged and elderly consumers, necessitating adaptations in product offerings [48][49] - The overall spending focus of Chinese car-buying families is clear, with child-rearing as a primary concern, which is likely to dictate future automotive market trends [17][18]