以家庭老物件为核心的微展览＋主题分享会近日在中山南路尚善之家慈善公益中心举行，现场不少 展品设置了NFC讲解，手机"碰一碰"就能听到展品背后的故事。 "家庭老物件是家族记忆的锚点，更是精神价值的传承媒介。"杭州市民政局社会事务处处长蒋增钢 表示，这些承载岁月痕迹的物品，将抽象的价值观念转化为可触摸的生活实践，为快节奏的现代生活提 供了稳定的精神根基。 此次活动由杭州市上城区生根生命关怀发展中心主办。"'留住记忆'是办展的初心。"两位创办人表 示，故人离去后的物品被"处理"，但那些旧时光值得被铭记。时光在小小的展厅里被具象成一件件实 物：20世纪60年代的粮票，20世纪70年代的结婚行李箱，蝴蝶牌缝纫机、二八大杠自行车、三五牌十五 天座钟上一代人结婚的"三转一响"…… 展柜上，一台美国GE（通用）电风扇格外显眼，金属外壳泛着岁月的光泽。"我们家住在沿马路朝 西的房子，一到夏天就晒得发烫。"物件主人章胜贤的讲述把大家拉回到半个多世纪前的盛夏，"这是我 爸上世纪二三十年代从上海买来的，每到晚饭时分，全家人就围坐在堂前，伴着风扇的'嗡嗡'声吃饭。 这台'老古董'已陪了我们一家三代人。" "你看，现在打开还能用。"章胜 ...

近年来，留声机、CCD相机（使用CCD图像传感器的早期数码相机）、小霸王游戏机等复古物件 重新流行，猪猪侠、哆啦A梦、蜡笔小新、维尼熊等童年IP联名款商品出现在商场货架上，芭比和魔卡 少女樱元素成为年轻人的穿搭灵感来源。一股跨越年代的复古风，正在当下年轻消费者中悄然升温。 在北京潘家园旧货市场经营复古物件商店20多年的梁秀兰明显感受到了这一趋势。"这几年，年轻 人的品味在不断变化，大概占复古老物件消费人群的1/3，一些00后也会来购买。"她说，许多年轻人会 购买留声机、放映机等老物件放在家里，提高生活格调。 童年IP翻红，留声机等老物件再度流行—— 年轻人为何爱上"复古风" "我一直有双隐形的翅膀……"粉色透明随身听轻轻一响，耳机里播放着千禧年代的流行热曲；手摇 留声机的唱针摩擦唱片，飘出上世纪八九十年代的经典老歌——这看似"穿越"的行为，却是当下不少年 轻人的日常。 复古潮流的兴起，在很大程度上也受到了社交媒体的推动。《家有儿女》等20年前的老剧在短视频 平台上重现；《倩女幽魂》《千与千寻》等经典电影再次登上大银幕，引发观影热潮，不少年轻观众在 社交平台分享"第一次在电影院看见这些电影"的独特体验。在社交媒 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent agreement between China and the US to continue rare earth exports is a temporary resolution in an ongoing strategic competition, highlighting the critical role of rare earths in modern technology and global supply chains [1][13][15]. Group 1: Historical Context - Rare earth elements, including neodymium, praseodymium, europium, and terbium, are essential for modern electronics and have been a significant part of the global technology landscape since the late 20th century [5][7]. - In the late 1970s and 1980s, Japan and the US dominated the electronics market, while China, despite having the largest rare earth reserves, was primarily a raw material supplier [7][9]. - The imbalance in the rare earth supply chain began to surface in the 2000s, with China controlling 80%-90% of global exports but receiving minimal profits due to low pricing [9][11]. Group 2: Recent Developments - In 2010, a significant supply disruption occurred when China halted rare earth exports to Japan, leading to a dramatic increase in prices and highlighting the dependency of global industries on Chinese rare earths [11][13]. - The recent agreement in October 2025 to continue rare earth exports comes amid a backdrop of heightened strategic competition, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and electric vehicles [13][15]. - The current situation reflects a shift from China's role as a mere supplier to a key player with significant control over the entire rare earth supply chain, complicating efforts by the US and its allies to establish independent sources [15][16]. Group 3: Implications for Industries - The strategic value of rare earths has escalated due to their integral role in high-tech manufacturing, making them a focal point in the US-China tech rivalry [13][16]. - Traditional demand countries like the US and Japan are struggling to rebuild their supply chains, facing technological bottlenecks that hinder their ability to process rare earths independently [16]. - The ongoing competition and the recent agreement may provide temporary relief, but the fundamental dynamics of the global technology landscape and the strategic importance of rare earths remain unchanged [16][18].

Group 1 - The U.S. is exploring a new tariff scheme that imposes tariffs on imported electronic devices based on the number of chips they contain, aiming to encourage manufacturing to return to the U.S. [1] - The Biden administration has signed the CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize domestic semiconductor production and the purchase of U.S.-made vehicles through government subsidies [4] - The advanced chip manufacturing sector is a key target for U.S. manufacturing return initiatives, with historical investments dating back to the Obama administration [6] Group 2 - The U.S. has seen a decline in manufacturing's contribution to GDP, dropping from 20% in 1980 to 11.8% in 2009, while the financial sector's share increased [12] - The U.S. has shifted much of its manufacturing to Asia, leading to a hollowing out of its domestic manufacturing base, which has resulted in increased reliance on imports [12] - U.S. sanctions against China's chip industry aim to counter China's advanced chip manufacturing capabilities, with TSMC being pressured to relocate its technology to the U.S. [13][16] Group 3 - The competition between U.S. and Chinese companies in the manufacturing sector is intensifying, with the U.S. using legislative and tariff policies to retain advanced manufacturing technologies domestically [16] - Chinese companies are being forced to abandon globalization and focus on developing independent manufacturing technology chains in response to U.S. pressures [16]

Core Insights - The article highlights the personal journey of discovering symphonic music and its emotional impact, illustrating how music can bridge generational gaps and influence family dynamics [1] Group 1 - The initial exposure to symphonic music occurred in the fall of 1998, leading to a deep fascination with the genre [1] - The father, who rarely listened to music, expressed enjoyment of a specific symphonic piece, indicating a connection between music and rural life [1] - The act of gifting a recorded symphonic piece to the father symbolizes the transmission of cultural appreciation and the role of music in celebrating agricultural success [1]

Group 1 - The report outlines four consumption eras in Japan, highlighting the evolution from state-level private ownership to a focus on sharing and altruism in the fourth consumption era [4][7][19] - The transition from the second to the third consumption society marked a shift from family-based consumption to individual consumption, emphasizing personal preferences and quality over quantity [8][30][40] - The report emphasizes that the current fourth consumption society retains characteristics from the previous three eras, indicating a complex interplay of consumption patterns [10][32][36] Group 2 - The third consumption society is characterized by a significant decline in GDP growth rates, with an average of 4.05% from 1974 to 1990 and only 0.95% from 1991 to 2010, reflecting economic stagnation [30][35] - The report identifies five key features of the transition from the third to the fourth consumption society, including a shift from individualism to social consciousness and from private ownership to sharing [9][57] - The rise of non-profit organizations and shared living arrangements in the fourth consumption society reflects a growing interest in altruism and community engagement among the Japanese population [62][65]

Core Insights - The article discusses Japan's economic challenges and its efforts to enhance soft power during the "lost thirty years" following the economic bubble burst in the early 1990s [1][4]. Economic Context - Japan's economy peaked in the late 1980s, with a notable cultural phenomenon referred to as the "thousand yen husband," indicating a relatively high cost of living [2]. - The Plaza Accord in 1985 led to a rapid appreciation of the yen, prompting Japanese investments abroad, particularly in real estate [2]. - The economic bubble burst in 1992 resulted in a significant drop in property prices, with many apartments becoming available for under 50 million yen [3]. Soft Power Development - During the "lost thirty years," Japan focused on promoting its culinary culture globally and enhancing its entertainment industry, particularly through companies like Sony [4]. - The rise of the dollar store phenomenon in Japan, featuring affordable Chinese goods, helped mitigate the economic downturn's impact on living standards [3]. Youth and Economic Sentiment - The stagnation of the economy has led to a pessimistic outlook among Japanese youth, with a trend of "lying flat" and a lack of motivation to strive for success [5][6]. - The older generation retains a sense of energy and innovation, contrasting sharply with the younger generation's experiences of failure and economic hardship [5]. International Relations and Economic Position - The article highlights Japan's declining status in the international economic landscape, particularly in comparison to China's rising economic power [7]. - The perception of Japan's economic position has shifted, with a notable comment from a Japanese economic leader indicating that Japan's second-place status was achieved after reaching a peak, while China's second place is seen as a continuing development [7]. Challenges for Chinese Enterprises - The article notes the challenges faced by Chinese companies in expanding overseas, emphasizing the need for innovation and the development of proprietary products to sustain long-term growth [8].