五个城市社零总额占全国的比重超过1/8，国家级示范步行街数量占全国的1/4，中华老字号数量约占 1/3，消费品进口占比达一半以上，离境退税销售额占七成左右……在24日举行的商务部例行新闻发布 会上，商务部新闻发言人何亚东介绍国际消费中心城市培育建设成绩时，给出了上述一组数字。 2021年7月，国务院批准率先在上海、北京、广州、天津、重庆五个城市，开展国际消费中心城市培育 建设。何亚东表示，目前，国际消费中心城市培育建设正好满4周年，4年来这项工作取得了积极成效。 他进一步从四个维度分析了国际消费中心城市培育建设成绩。第一个维度是"国际"，体现在国际消费环 境更加友好。五个城市着力提升支付便利化水平，优化离境退税服务，积极打造国际友好消费环境，让 外国朋友愿意来、方便购。特别是今年4月《关于进一步优化离境退税政策扩大入境消费的通知》发布 以来，北京、上海退税商店总数均超过1400家，广州突破500家，带动上半年全国离境退税销售额增长 94.6%，"中国购"成为热词。 第二个维度是"消费"，体现在消费引领力全面提升。五个城市大力发展数字、绿色、健康等新型消费， 积极推进首发经济，推动消费提质升级。4年来，共引进国 ...

Group 1: International Consumption Center Cities Development - The development of international consumption center cities has achieved significant results over the past four years, with the five cities accounting for over 1/8 of the national total retail sales [1] - The number of national-level demonstration pedestrian streets in these cities represents 1/4 of the national total, and the number of time-honored brands accounts for about 1/3 [1] - The import of consumer goods from these cities exceeds 50%, and the sales volume of tax refunds for outbound tourists is around 70% [1] Group 2: Consumption Environment and Trends - The five cities have improved the international consumption environment by enhancing payment convenience and optimizing tax refund services, leading to a 94.6% increase in national tax refund sales in the first half of the year [1] - The cities have introduced 12,000 new domestic and international brand flagship stores, promoting new consumption trends such as digital, green, and health-oriented consumption [2] - Various high-profile events and exhibitions have been organized to enhance consumer engagement and experience [2] Group 3: Strategic Mineral Smuggling Prevention - A special action meeting was held to combat the illegal export of strategic minerals, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy and collaboration among various government departments [3][4] - The meeting highlighted the need for ongoing efforts to maintain a high-pressure crackdown on smuggling activities and to protect national security [4] Group 4: Agricultural Product Sales and Rural Revitalization - The Ministry of Commerce has organized over 3,300 agricultural product sales matching activities since 2018, facilitating nearly 100 billion yuan in purchases [5] - The upcoming national agricultural product sales conference in 2025 aims to connect large-scale distribution enterprises with local producers, focusing on enhancing the sales of high-quality agricultural products [5][6] - The conference will feature diverse products and large-scale buyers, with a focus on supporting impoverished areas and promoting sustainable income for farmers [5] Group 5: Service Industry Expansion - The national service industry expansion pilot program has significantly contributed to over 1/4 of the national service industry value added and over 60% of service imports and exports [7][8] - The Ministry of Commerce has released multiple batches of best practice cases and experiences to promote service industry openness, covering key areas such as finance, digital economy, and cultural tourism [7][8] - Future efforts will focus on deepening service industry reforms and exploring pathways for high-quality development [8]

Group 1 - The consumption market in China is undergoing a profound structural transformation, shifting from goods consumption to service consumption, presenting both new growth opportunities and challenges [2] - The total retail sales of consumer goods (referred to as "social retail sales") have shown a continuous slowdown in growth, particularly in major cities like Beijing, despite a noticeable rebound in growth supported by consumption-boosting policies [2] - Service consumption, including education, healthcare, elderly care, culture, and tourism, is becoming a new growth point as residents' income levels rise and consumption concepts evolve [2] Group 2 - New consumption dynamics are rapidly emerging, characterized by the robust development of digital consumption, the deepening of green consumption concepts, and the significant rise of domestic brands in sectors like clothing, beauty, and electronics [3] - The consumption market is at a critical stage of structural adjustment, transitioning from traditional to emerging consumption patterns, which presents both challenges and opportunities [3] - Collaborative efforts among government, enterprises, and consumers are essential to continuously unleash consumption potential and support high-quality economic development [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the issuance of the "Guiding Opinions on Financial Support for Boosting and Expanding Consumption" by six Chinese government departments, aimed at enhancing consumer capacity and stimulating consumption [1] - The Opinions propose 19 key measures across six areas, including enhancing consumer capacity, expanding financial supply in consumption sectors, and optimizing the consumption environment [1] - The focus is on increasing financial support for key consumption areas, such as promoting the replacement of old goods and providing credit support for recycling and upgrading essential consumer goods [4] Group 2 - There is an emphasis on strengthening financial support for green and smart home appliances, optimizing approval processes, and improving service quality [5] - The Opinions encourage financial innovation to support new consumption models, including digital, green, and health consumption, and promote collaboration between financial institutions and merchants [5] - The policy is expected to alleviate financing pressures for enterprises, lower consumer purchase thresholds, and highlight the importance of the home improvement industry in expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption [5]