长江商报消息 ●长江商报公益记者 江楚雅 如今，希望工程已走过三十六载春秋。截至2024年底，全国希望工程累计接受捐赠235.59亿元，资助困 难学生759.65万名，援建希望小学21144所。这些沉甸甸的数字，由千万份爱心共同写就，它们既是希 望的灯塔，也是梦想的基石，照亮并守护着无数青少年的光明未来。未来，中国青基会将与贵州茅台持 续深化合作，紧扣建设科教兴国、人才强国、乡村振兴等国家战略，在帮助青年解决急难愁盼问题的基 础上，不断丰富"圆梦行动"的时代内涵，培养更多为中国式现代化挺膺担当的青年人才。 从"助学"到"育才"，战略升级显担当 贵州茅台再捐1亿元助学。近日，"中国茅台·国之栋梁"——希望工程圆梦行动2025年贵州省级活动在遵 义市举行。活动现场，贵州茅台向中国青少年发展基金会（以下简称"中国青基会"）捐赠1亿元，用于 实施"中国茅台·国之栋梁"——2025希望工程圆梦行动大型公益助学活动。 自2012年启动以来，贵州茅台14年已累计向中国青基会捐赠超14亿元，覆盖31个省（区、市）及新疆生 产建设兵团，成功帮助26万余名学子圆梦大学，成为希望工程历史上企业捐资最多、覆盖范围最广、受 益对象最广 ...

Core Viewpoint - Moutai has appointed a new chairman, Chen Hua, following the departure of Zhang Deqin after a brief tenure of one and a half years, amidst a challenging new cycle for the liquor industry in 2025 [2] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Moutai has experienced a total of 10 chairmen since its establishment over 70 years ago, indicating a pattern of frequent leadership changes [3][4] - The company’s decision-making and strategic direction remain largely government-led, which can lead to issues such as decision-making errors and a lack of long-term vision [3] Group 2: Challenges and Considerations - Frequent leadership changes may hinder effective decision-making, as new leaders require time to understand internal and external conditions [7] - Moutai should maintain its focus on high-end "luxury" positioning in the liquor market, avoiding dilution of brand value through over-diversification [7] - To be recognized as an industry leader, Moutai must not only focus on its own growth but also create opportunities for other enterprises in the industry [7] - The government should adopt a more trusting approach towards high-level management, implementing strict tenure systems to encourage long-term planning rather than short-term gains [7]

Meeting Overview - The shareholders' meeting of Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. was held on May 19, 2025, at the Moutai Conference Center in Renhuai City, Guizhou Province [1] - The meeting was convened by the board of directors and chaired by Chairman Zhang Deqin, following legal and regulatory requirements [1] Voting Results - All proposed resolutions were approved with significant majority votes, including: - A resolution with 911,255,695 votes in favor (99.8666%) [1] - Another resolution with 912,070,535 votes in favor (99.9559%) [1] - A resolution regarding the appointment of Tianjian Accounting Firm for the 2025 financial audit, approved with 907,643,926 votes in favor (99.4708%) [2] Shareholder Participation - The meeting included participation from ordinary shareholders and preferred shareholders with restored voting rights, excluding shares in the company's repurchase account [1] - The voting method combined on-site and online voting, ensuring compliance with the Company Law and Articles of Association [1] Legal Verification - The meeting was witnessed by lawyers from King & Wood Mallesons, confirming that the convening and procedures adhered to relevant laws and regulations [2]

Core Insights - The total value of the top 100 global brands reached $10.7 trillion in 2025, marking a 29% year-on-year increase, primarily driven by strong performance from technology-driven brands [1][2]. Company Highlights - Apple retained its position as the most valuable brand with a value of $1.3 trillion, a 28% increase from 2024, accounting for over 12% of the total value of the top 100 brands [2][4]. - Google and Microsoft followed, with brand values of $944.1 billion (+25%) and $884.8 billion (+24%) respectively [2]. - Notable growth was observed in Nvidia, which saw a 152% increase in brand value to $509.4 billion, and Instagram, which grew by 101% to $228.9 billion [2][4]. - Chinese brands made a significant impact, with 12 brands listed and a total value increase of 26%, ranking second globally in growth [2][4]. Industry Trends - The retail sector continued its growth trend from 2022, with an overall brand value increase of 48% [4]. - In contrast, the apparel, food and beverage, and personal care sectors experienced stagnation or decline in brand value [4]. - The luxury goods sector, which had maintained growth since 2020, saw a 2% decline in 2025, possibly due to a shift in consumer preferences towards lifestyle experience products [4]. - The alcoholic beverage sector faced a significant impact from younger consumers, with a decline of 11% [4]. Brand Evolution - Since 2006, nearly 71% of the value created by the top 100 brands has come from brands that disrupt industry norms or innovate [3][5]. - The BrandZ ranking reflects the globalization of the Chinese economy, showcasing how brands that meet or redefine consumer needs have reshaped the global brand landscape [5][6].