Inner Mongolia is located in the northern frontier of the motherland, extending obliquely from northeast to southwest in a long and narrow shape, with a length of about 2,400 kilometers from east to west and a maximum span of more than 1,700 kilometers from north to south. The total area is 1.183 million square kilometers. It spans the Northeast, North China and Northwest China, borders Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Ningxia and Gansu provinces, and borders Russia and Mongolia with a border line of more than 4,200 kilometers. The landform is dominated by plateaus, with most areas above 1000 meters above sea level. In the east, there are vast forests in Daxinganling Mountains, in the south, there are rich Nenjiang Plain, Xiliaohe Plain and Hetao Plain, in the west, there are vast Tengger, Badain Jaran, Wulanbuhe Desert, and in the north, there are vast Hulunbeier and Xilingol grasslands. The climate belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate, with the temperature around 25℃ in summer, the lowest temperature in the central and western regions below -20℃ in winter, and the lowest temperature in the eastern forest region below -50℃.

Capital of the autonomous region: Hohhot
Address of Autonomous Region Government: No.1 Chilechuan Street, Hohhot
Postal code: 010098
Tel: 0471-6944404
Website: www.nmg.gov.cn

Geographical location and natural conditions
Geomorphology The whole area is basically a plateau landform area, with most areas above 1000 meters above sea level. Inner Mongolia Plateau is the second largest of the four plateaus in China. Besides the plateau, there are mountains, hills, plains, deserts, rivers and lakes.

climateIn 2023, the average temperature in the whole region was 0.9℃ higher than normal (1991-2020, the same below), which was the first highest in the same period since 1961 with 2007. The average temperature in the whole region is high in spring, summer and autumn, and normal in winter (December 2022-February 2023, the same below). The average precipitation in the whole region is 4.9%(16.0mm) less than normal, with more in the east and northeast, less in most parts of the west, and the rest areas are close to normal. The precipitation in the four seasons is more than 9.7% in winter, and less in spring, summer and autumn, with the most less in autumn, less than 16.8%. ?

natural resource

????Wild animal resources:

Terrestrial wild vertebrates in the whole region613 species, belonging to 29 orders, 93 families and 291 genera. Among them, there are 50 species of terrestrial wild animals under national first-class protection; There are 106 species of terrestrial wild animals under national second-class protection.

Wild plant resources:

There are 2619 species of vascular plants (seed plants and ferns) in Inner Mongolia. Among them, there are 2551 species of seed plants and 68 species of ferns. Among them, there are 2 species of national first-class protected plants, including 1 species in charge of forestry and grass department and 1 species in charge of agriculture department; There are 45 kinds of national second-class protection, including 21 kinds in charge of forestry and grass departments and 24 kinds in charge of agriculture departments.

Forest resources:Inner Mongolia is an important ecological security barrier in the north of China and one of the provinces with relatively rich forest resources in China. From east to west, there are 11 primary forest areas and 11 secondary forest areas in Daxing ‘anling (southern mountains of Daxing ‘anling, Bogeda Mountain, Diyan Temple, Hanshan Mountain, Keshiketeng, Maojingba, Daqingshan Mountain, Manhanshan Mountain, Wulashan Mountain, Helan Mountain and Ejina Secondary Forest Area), as well as artificial forest areas formed by long-term construction. According to the updated results of "one map" of forest resources management in 2020, the forest area in the whole region is 408 million mu, ranking first in the country, with a forest coverage rate of 23.0%; The plantation area is 99 million mu, ranking third in the country; The forest accumulated 1.6 billion cubic meters, ranking fifth in the country. Natural forests are mainly distributed in 11 secondary forest areas, such as the original forest area in Daxinganling, Inner Mongolia and the mountains in the south of Daxinganling, and artificial forests are distributed all over the region. The region is rich in arbor and shrub species, including poplar, willow, elm, Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica, Pinus tabulaeformis, larch, birch and oak, and shrubs such as Caragana, Nitraria sibirica, Prunus armeniaca, Salix psammophila, Haloxylon ammodendron, Poplar and Hippophae rhamnoides.

Water resources: There are more than a thousand rivers in Inner Mongolia, among whichThere are 107 rivers with a basin area of more than 1000 square kilometers; There are 258 river basins with an area of more than 300 square kilometers.There are nearly a thousand lakes of different sizes.The average total water resources in the whole region for many years is 51.57 billion cubic meters, of which the surface water resources are 36.999 billion cubic meters and the groundwater resources are 21.784 billion cubic meters.The annual average available water resources in the whole region is 25.342 billion cubic meters, of which the available surface water resources are 14.012 billion cubic meters and the exploitable groundwater is 10.562 billion cubic meters.

Wetland resources:

According to the results of the main data bulletin of the third national land survey in the autonomous region, the wetland area in the whole region is 3,809,400 hectares, including five secondary land types, including: 701,700 hectares of forest swamp, accounting for 18.42%; Shrub swamp is 214,800 hectares, accounting for 5.64%; 1,836,600 hectares of swamp grassland, accounting for 48.21%; 938,100 hectares of inland beaches, accounting for 24.63%; There are 118,200 hectares of marshland, accounting for 3.10%. Wetlands are mainly distributed in Hulunbeier and Xilin Gol League, accounting for 86% of the wetlands in the whole region.

Nature reserve:

There are 380 nature reserves, including scenic spots, geological parks, wetland parks, forest parks and desert park, with a total area of 15,718,100 hectares, accounting for 13.29% of the territory of the autonomous region. Among them, there are 216 nature reserves with a total area of 12,946,600 hectares. Among them, there are 29 national-level ones, covering an area of 4.2612 million hectares; There are 64 autonomous regions, covering an area of 6.9653 million hectares; There are 123 below the autonomous region level, covering an area of 1,720,100 hectares. There are 5 scenic spots with a total area of 527,400 hectares. Among them, there are 2 national-level ones, covering an area of 152,000 hectares; There are 3 autonomous regions, covering an area of 375,400 hectares. There are 23 geological parks with a total area of 485,600 hectares. Among them, 3 are world-class with an area of 277,700 hectares; There are 11 national-level ones, covering an area of 129,000 hectares; There are 9 autonomous regions, covering an area of 78,900 hectares. There are 63 wetland parks with a total area of 386,100 hectares. Among them, 53 are national, covering an area of 346,200 hectares; There are 10 autonomous regions, covering an area of 39,900 hectares. There are 58 forest parks with a total area of 1,325,800 hectares. Among them, 36 are national, covering an area of 1,095,700 hectares; There are 21 autonomous regions, covering an area of 226,700 hectares; There is one below the autonomous region level, with an area of 0.34 million hectares. There are 15 national desert park with a total area of 46,600 hectares.

Mineral resources:

Inner Mongolia has a vast territory, superior metallogenic geological conditions and rich mineral resources. The midwest is rich in copper, lead, zinc, iron, rare earth and other minerals; The south-central region is rich in gold deposits; The eastern part is rich in silver, lead, zinc, copper, tin and rare metal elements; Energy and mineral resources are distributed in 12 cities, but mainly concentrated in Ordos basin, Erlian basin and Hailaer basin group.

By the end of 2022, there were 139 species (including subspecies) of minerals with identified resource reserves in the whole region, and 131 species were listed in the Table of Mineral Resources Reserves of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. There are 109 kinds of minerals in the whole region that rank in the top ten in China, among which 52 kinds of minerals rank in the top three, and 21 kinds of minerals such as coal, lead, zinc, silver and rare earth rank first in China. (The data of 2023 will be released after statistics at the end of 2024).

tourist resources
????2023In the whole year, it received 230.45 million domestic tourists and realized domestic tourism income of 335.47 billion yuan. The 457 A-level scenic spots in the whole region received 92.232 million tourists, with an operating income of 6 billion yuan.

environmental protection

According to preliminary statistics, in 2023, the afforestation area was 511,000 hectares. Among them, there are 134,000 hectares of artificial afforestation, 11,000 hectares of aerial seeding afforestation, 20,000 hectares of closing hillsides to facilitate afforestation, 152,000 hectares of degraded forest restoration, and 193,000 hectares of middle and young forest tending (operation). At the end of the year, the forest area of the whole region was 23.82 million hectares, and the forest coverage rate was 20.79%.

In 2023, there were 216 nature reserves in the whole region. Among them, there are 29 national nature reserves and 64 autonomous regional nature reserves. The nature reserve covers an area of 12.947 million hectares. Among them, the national nature reserve covers an area of 4.261 million hectares.

Demographic situation

????By the end of 2023, the resident population of the whole region was 23.96 million. Among them, the urban population is 16.671 million and the rural population is 7.289 million. The urbanization rate of permanent residents was 69.58%, an increase of 0.98 percentage points over the end of last year. The male population is 12.271 million and the female population is 11.689 million. The annual birth population was 120,000, with a birth rate of 5.00 ‰; The death toll was 202,000, with a mortality rate of 8.42‰.

Science and education situation

Among the scientific and technological projects in 2023, 26 major scientific and technological special projects were newly established, 855 were arranged by the Natural Science Foundation, and 582 were arranged by key R&D and achievement transformation plans. The total scale of special funds for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements is 520 million yuan. There are 53 science and technology business incubators and 177 creative spaces. The number of patents granted in 2001 was 22,249, a decrease of 9.7% over the previous year. There are 5.2 invention patents per 10,000 population. In the whole year, 2219 technical contracts were registered in the whole region. Among them, 1817 technical contracts were registered in the region, an increase of 39.3%. The turnover of technology contracts in the whole region was 6.17 billion yuan. Among them, the turnover of technology contracts in the region was 5.63 billion yuan, an increase of 19.3%.

byBy the end of 2023, there were 12 postgraduate training units in the whole region, with 14,000 students enrolled (including part-time) and 40,000 graduate students (including part-time), an increase of 6.6% over the previous year. There are 54 colleges and universities with 164,000 students, 540,000 students and 151,000 graduates. There are 170 secondary vocational education schools with 65,000 students, 187,000 students and 58,000 graduates. There are 318 ordinary high schools with 146,000 students, 428,000 students and 143,000 graduates. There are 715 junior high schools with 215,000 students, 663,000 students and 221,000 graduates. There are 1,635 primary schools with 240,000 students, 1.408 million students and 215,000 graduates. There are 554,000 children in kindergartens. The consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education is 98.8%, and the gross enrollment rate in senior high school is 93.5%.

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Gross domestic product (GDP)
????According to preliminary accounting, the regional GDP in 2023 was 2,462.7 billion yuan, an increase of 7.3% over the previous year. Among them, the added value of the primary industry was 273.7 billion yuan, an increase of 5.5% over the previous year; The added value of the secondary industry was 1,170.4 billion yuan, an increase of 8.1%; The added value of tertiary industry was 1,018.6 billion yuan, up by 7.0%. The proportion of the three industries is 11.1:47.5:41.4. The contribution rates of primary, secondary and tertiary industries to the regional GDP growth are 8.7%, 45.7% and 45.6% respectively. Per capita GDP reached 102,677 yuan, an increase of 7.4% over the previous year.

????financial condition

????In 2023, the general public budget revenue of the whole region was 308.34 billion yuan, an increase of 9.2% over the previous year. Among them, the tax revenue was 233.10 billion yuan, an increase of 9.2%, accounting for 75.6% of the general public budget revenue. General public budget expenditure was 681.75 billion yuan, an increase of 15.8%.

????Industrial economy:

In 2023, the total industrial added value increased by 7.2% over the previous year. Among them, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 7.4%. In industries above designated size, the added value of state-owned holding enterprises increased by 8.0%, joint-stock enterprises increased by 7.2%, and foreign-invested enterprises from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan increased by 17.7%. In terms of categories, the mining industry increased by 2.1%, the manufacturing industry increased by 11.7%, and the electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply industries increased by 16.3%.

In 2023, among the industries above designated size, the coal mining and washing industry increased by 1.4%, the food manufacturing industry increased by 18.3%, the oil, coal and other fuel processing industry increased by 15.3%, the chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing industry increased by 2.5%, the non-metallic mineral products industry increased by 20.2%, the non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry increased by 11.9%, the special equipment manufacturing industry increased by 13.1%, and the electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing industry increased by 13.1%.

In 2023, the annual output of raw coal was 1,233.663 million tons, an increase of 1.7% over the previous year; The power generation was 762.99 billion kWh, up by 15.3%. Among the products of industrial enterprises above designated size, the coke output was 50.693 million tons, an increase of 8.0%; The output of monocrystalline silicon was 589,000 tons, an increase of 42.3%; The steel output was 33.858 million tons, an increase of 11.1%; The output of primary aluminum was 6.338 million tons, an increase of 3.7%; The output of dairy products was 4.73 million tons, up by 13.2%.

In 2023, industrial enterprises above designated size realized operating income of 2,846.60 billion yuan, down 0.7% from the previous year. The cost per 100 yuan of operating income is 6.9 yuan, an increase of 0.3 yuan over the previous year; The cost per 100 yuan of operating income is 79.5 yuan, increasing 2.9 yuan. At the end of the year, the asset-liability ratio of industrial enterprises above designated size was 56.6%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points over the end of the previous year. The annual sales rate of industrial enterprises above designated size was 98.8%.

byBy the end of 2023, the installed capacity of power generation equipment in power plants with 6000 kilowatts and above in the whole region was 214.321 million kilowatts, an increase of 26.0% over the end of last year. among^[12]The installed capacity of thermal power was 118.205 million kilowatts, an increase of 10.5%; The installed capacity of hydropower was 2.381 million kilowatts, the same as that of the previous year; The installed capacity of wind power was 69.54 million kilowatts, an increase of 52.4%; The installed capacity of solar power generation was 21.903 million kilowatts, an increase of 48.2%.

In 2023, the added value of the construction industry increased by 12.1% over the previous year. At the end of the year, there were 1335 general contracting and professional contracting construction enterprises with qualification grades in the whole region, an increase of 96 over the end of last year. The construction area of enterprise housing with workload was 66.679 million square meters, down 5.4% from the previous year; The completed housing area was 12.716 million square meters, an increase of 16.0%; The completion rate of housing construction is 19.1%.

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Agriculture and animal husbandry economy:

In 2023The total sown area of crops in the whole year was 8.809 million hectares. Among them, the sown area of grain crops was 6.985 million hectares, an increase of 0.5% over the previous year. The grain output was 39.578 million tons, up by 1.5% over the previous year.

In 2023, the output of pig, beef, sheep and poultry meat was 2.854 million tons, an increase of 2.7% over the previous year. Among them, the output of pork was 757,000 tons, an increase of 2.7% over the previous year; The beef output was 778,000 tons, an increase of 8.3%; The output of mutton was 1.088 million tons, down by 1.3%; The output of poultry meat was 230,000 tons, up by 4.4%. The output of poultry eggs was 672,000 tons, an increase of 7.4%. The milk output was 7.926 million tons, an increase of 8.0%. At the end of the year, the number of live pigs was 6.299 million, an increase of 5.5% over the end of last year; The number of cattle on hand was 9.477 million, an increase of 15.5%; There are 61.806 million sheep on hand, an increase of 0.9%; The number of poultry was 59.291 million, an increase of 7.9%.

Domestic and foreign trade

In 2023, the total retail sales of social consumer goods reached 537.43 billion yuan, an increase of 8.1% over the previous year. According to the business location, the retail sales of urban consumer goods was 473.96 billion yuan, an increase of 8.0%; The retail sales of rural consumer goods reached 63.47 billion yuan, an increase of 9.2%. By consumption type, the retail sales of commodities reached 470.79 billion yuan, up by 6.8%. The catering revenue was 66.64 billion yuan, an increase of 18.4%. Regionally, the retail sales of social consumer goods increased by 4.6% in the eastern region, 10.4% in the central region and 5.5% in the western region.

In 2023, the retail sales of commodities above designated size increased by 27.4%, beverages by 3.8%, alcohol and tobacco by 21.3%, clothing, shoes and hats, knitwear by 26.5%, cosmetics by 5.4%, gold and silver jewelry by 28.5%, daily necessities by 34.1%, and household appliances and audio-visual equipment by 15.2%.

In 2023The annual online retail sales of physical goods reached 44.90 billion yuan, up 22.1% over the previous year, accounting for 8.4% of the total retail sales of social consumer goods, up 1.5 percentage points over the previous year.

In 2023Annual foreign trade import and exportThe total amount was 196.53 billion yuan, an increase of 30.4% over the previous year. Among them, the export was 78.57 billion yuan, up by 28.1%; Imports reached 117.96 billion yuan, an increase of 32.0%. In terms of major trade modes, the import and export volume of general trade was 122.20 billion yuan, up by 25.9%, accounting for 62.2% of the total import and export volume; The import and export volume of small-scale border trade was 35.50 billion yuan; The import and export volume of processing trade was 11.18 billion yuan. To jointly build the "Belt and Road"^[21]The national import and export volume was 152.21 billion yuan, up 40.9% over the previous year..

In 2023The actual use of foreign capital in the whole year was 5.58 billion yuan, up by 61.5% over the previous year, accounting for 800 million US dollars, up by 48.5%. 167 foreign-invested enterprises were newly established, an increase of 3.2 times over the previous year.

Resident income

In 2023The annual per capita disposable income of all residents was 38,130 yuan, an increase of 6.1% over the previous year. According to the place of permanent residence, the per capita disposable income of urban residents was 48,676 yuan, an increase of 5.1% over the previous year. From the composition of main income, wage income was 29,756 yuan, an increase of 5.9%; The net operating income was 9276 yuan, an increase of 4.1%; The net income of property was 2,637 yuan, an increase of 1.2%; The net transfer income was 7006 yuan, an increase of 4.8%. The per capita disposable income of rural and pastoral residents was 21,221 yuan, an increase of 8.0%. From the main income composition, wage income was 4086 yuan, an increase of 7.7%; The net operating income was 11,607 yuan, an increase of 8.3%; The net income of property in 580 yuan increased by 15.8%; The net transfer income was 4,948 yuan, an increase of 6.9%.

Culture, health and sports

byBy the end of 2023, there were 92 performing arts groups in the whole region. Among them, there are 75 Wulan Muqi. There are 118 cultural centers, 117 public libraries and 165 museums. At the end of the year, the comprehensive coverage rate of radio programs and TV programs in the whole region was 99.8% and 99.8% respectively. 194.94 million newspapers, 9.44 million periodicals and 57.75 million books were published at the autonomous region and the Union City levels.

byBy the end of 2023, there were 25,685 medical and health institutions in the whole region. Among them, there are 851 hospitals, 1240 township hospitals, 121 centers for disease control and prevention, 118 maternal and child health institutions and 9 specialized disease prevention hospitals (institutes). At the end of the year, there were 173,136 beds in medical and health institutions in the whole region, an increase of 3.2% over the end of last year. Among them, there are 139,410 beds in hospitals, 21,846 beds in township hospitals and 4,881 beds in maternal and child health institutions. There are 234,000 health technicians in the whole region, an increase of 8.1%. Among them, there are 93,000 practicing doctors and assistant doctors and 101,000 registered nurses. There are 13,000 village clinics and 12,000 rural doctors and health workers in rural pastoral areas.

???2023A total of 3,400 people participated in 222 international and domestic competitions in the whole year, winning 125 gold medals, 115 silver medals and 153 bronze medals.

Radio and television
As of 2023At the end of the year, the comprehensive coverage rate of radio programs and TV programs in the whole region was 99.8% and 99.8% respectively.

????traffic

In 2023, the total cargo transportation volume was 2.34 billion tons, an increase of 12.8% over the previous year. The turnover of cargo transportation was 553.59 billion tons kilometers, up by 6.7%. The total number of passengers transported was 89.042 million, an increase of 117.0% over the previous year. Passenger transport turnover was 21.65 billion person-kilometers, an increase of 143.3%. ?

by2023At the end of the year, Inner Mongolia jurisdictioncurrenthave16 transport airports, 3Commute to the airport and get an airport use permit.A1 general airport15There are 10 registered Class B general airports and general aviation enterprises.twentyHome (Inner Mongolia MengfengGeneral aviation company limited、Xiaoyi city yuexiang air sports club co., ltd、Arxan Xueying General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Zhonglian Pengtu General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Chengtu General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Wangcheng General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Chenbarag Qi Mengxiang air sports Club Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Langkun General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Xiangrui International General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia North Express General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Huayuan General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Tianyu General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Huayi General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Ordos Shengying General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia Qinghua General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Beijing Yu Xiang General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Inner Mongolia General Aviation Company Limited、Hulun Buir Tianying General Aviation Co., Ltd.、Tongliao shenying general aviation co., ltd、Ordos General Aviation Co., Ltd.).

　　On the morning of June 30th, the centralized launching activities of the third batch of newly started projects in Shenzhen in 2023 were held in Longhua District. There are 294 new projects started in this centralized way, with a total investment of about 314.43 billion yuan, and the planned investment in 2023 is about 47.05 billion yuan. Mayor Qin Weizhong attended the event and announced the start of the project.

　　It is reported that among the 294 centralized construction projects, there are 210 government-invested projects with a total investment of about 88.44 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 14.15 billion yuan, accounting for 30.1% of the annual planned investment of all projects. There are 84 social investment projects, with a total investment of about 225.99 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 32.90 billion yuan, accounting for 69.9% of the annual planned investment of all projects.

　　In terms of fields, there are 34 new projects in the industrial field, with a total investment of about 92.53 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 13.94 billion yuan. It mainly includes Huizhou 26-6 Oilfield Development Project, Luozu Area "Industrial Upstairs" Project, BYD Energy Storage Industrial Park Project, etc.

　　There are 91 infrastructure projects with a total investment of about 36.43 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 6.40 billion yuan. It mainly includes the interception and drainage project of Shawan River Shenzhen Reservoir, the reconstruction project of Caimei Interchange, and the construction project of Huancang South Road (west section).

　　There are 133 projects in the field of people’s livelihood with a total investment of about 55.17 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 8.62 billion yuan. It mainly includes the reconstruction and expansion project of Luohu Chinese Medicine Hospital, south university of science and technology of china Affiliated Hospital (headquarters) and Ocean University (Phase I).

　　There are 36 other projects with a total investment of about 130.30 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 18.09 billion yuan.

　　It is worth noting that there are 18 new projects with a total investment of more than 5 billion yuan, with a total investment of about 183.31 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 16.39 billion yuan. There are 7 projects with a total investment of 3 billion to 5 billion yuan, with a total investment of about 24.91 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 5.34 billion yuan. There are 33 projects with a total investment of 1 billion to 3 billion yuan, with a total investment of about 64.62 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 12.81 billion yuan.

294 projects, including Ocean University (Phase I), will be started intensively, and there will be a "new" school hospital shopping mall at the doorstep.

　　On the morning of June 30th, the third batch of newly started projects in Shenzhen in 2023 was held. The reporter learned from the scene that there were 294 new projects started in this concentration. Among them, there are 34 industrial projects, mainly concentrated in advanced manufacturing, and the pace of building a modern industrial system has accelerated. There will also be schools, hospitals and shopping malls in front of citizens’ homes, and a number of traffic improvement projects and tourism development projects will be started, which will further improve the quality of urban life.

　　Highlight the manufacturing industry and increase the number of "Shenzhen Zhizao"

　　Giving prominence to the manufacturing industry as the master, Shenzhen will promote the development of strategic emerging industries with advanced manufacturing as the mainstay and enhance the competitiveness of the modern industrial system. In this batch of newly started projects, there are 34 industrial projects, including the new generation mobile terminal intelligent manufacturing base project, BYD energy storage industrial park project, and the comprehensive development project of "20+8" advanced manufacturing park for intelligent sensors and precision instruments in the Bay Area (Phase II).

　　The main venue of the centralized start-up activity is located at the project site of the new generation mobile terminal intelligent manufacturing base, which is dedicated to building a leading domestic high-end intelligent manufacturing demonstration park integrating research, production and marketing, and promoting the industrial development of Shenzhen in the new generation of intelligent terminals; The project of Shenzhen Energy-Siemens Energy Cooperation Industrial Park will be built into a source of energy industry innovation, a technical test site for advanced industries, a model room for future zero-carbon parks, and strive to be a national demonstration benchmark for energy industry; The R&D and production base project of peripheral products of intelligent terminals will gather the upstream and downstream industrial chains of intelligent terminal equipment products.

　　Shenzhen promotes the construction of major scientific and technological infrastructure. The Shenzhen Zhongneng high repetition rate X-ray free electron laser project, which started construction this time, will promote original scientific research in the fields of information, life, materials and energy, and is of great significance for promoting the innovative development of strategic emerging industries in Shenzhen and the localization of key instruments and equipment. The construction of the National Technical Standards Innovation Base (Shenzhen) project will build a world-class public service platform for standards innovation.

　　133 livelihood projects continue to improve the quality of life.

　　Among the newly started projects, there are 133 projects in the field of people’s livelihood.

　　In terms of school construction, the Qianwan 10-unit nine-year compulsory school project and the Mawan 19-unit nine-year compulsory school project located in Qianhai Cooperation Zone can provide 3,360 and 2,520 degrees respectively after completion; Shenzhen High School, a high school affiliated to the National People’s Congress in Dapeng New District, will be expanded to provide 900 degrees. Baoan middle school (Group) Junior Middle School will be rebuilt and expanded, and 400 new degrees will be added. The commencement of the Ocean University (Phase I) project will gather global high-end marine talents and scientific and technological resources, and provide strong talent guarantee and scientific and technological support for Shenzhen to accelerate the construction of a global ocean centre city with international attraction, competitiveness and influence.

　　In terms of hospital construction, the Baoan Hospital project of the Municipal People’s Hospital can provide 3,000 beds after completion to build a medical center in northern Shenzhen; South university of science and technology of china Affiliated Hospital (Headquarters) project, with 800 beds planned, will make up for south university of science and technology of china’s shortcomings in the development and layout of medical disciplines and further enhance the comprehensive strength level of Shenzhen research hospitals; After the reconstruction and expansion of Luohu Chinese Medicine Hospital, the number of beds will increase to 700, improving the medical environment for patients.

　　In addition, the renovation and upgrading project of Dongmen Commercial Pedestrian Street, China Resources (Pingshan) Vientiane City Project and xiaomeisha Coastal Ocean Tourism Development Project will start, which will provide new choices for citizens’ consumption and leisure; The Guiwan section project of Qianhai Stone Park will build a cultural node of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation and a world-class living room in the Bay Area; Shenzhen-Shantou Hub Project, Caimei Interchange Reconstruction Project, Longda Expressway Municipal Reconstruction Project (Phase I)-Guangqiao Interchange started two ramp projects, which further opened traffic bottlenecks and improved the quality of traffic.

　　Strive to start big projects every month in the second half of the year.

　　Shenzhen insists on driving effective investment with major projects, and strives to form a good pattern of planning a batch, reserving a batch, building a batch and reaching production, so as to gain momentum for high-quality development. Prior to this, two batches of centralized construction activities have been held in Shenzhen this year, with a total of 529 new projects, with a total investment of 678.7 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of 104.4 billion yuan. The construction of these projects has effectively promoted the speed and quality improvement of fixed assets investment in the city. From January to May, the investment in fixed assets in Shenzhen increased by 12.4%, and the investment operation showed a good trend of speeding up, improving quality and efficiency.

　　Guo Ziping, director of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, said that the next step will focus on two aspects: First, comprehensively coordinate and dispatch the projects that have already started, especially the newly started projects this year, and give full play to the "1+10+20" scheduling mechanism, focusing on Line 15 of the fifth phase of the track, Pingyan Railway, Tencent Music Headquarters, BYD Global R&D Center and Energy Storage Industrial Park, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Medical College to follow the progress. Second, we will comprehensively promote the early projects to accelerate the construction, speed up the Free Electron Laser, Shenzhen Academy of Medical Sciences and Shenzhen Bay Laboratory Campus, other tracks in the fifth phase of the track, Xili High-speed Railway Hub, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Power Transmission Project in Southeast Tibet, and strive to start major strategic projects every month in the second half of the year, rolling and accelerating the construction, and continuously consolidating the investment growth potential.

Russian troops captured Ukrainian "revolutionary weapons"

Today’s Russian TV website reported that according to a video released on April 5, the Russian army discovered a damaged and buried heavy armored combat vehicle that was once considered as the result of the revolutionary innovation of the Ukrainian army.

According to reports, engineers of the "Azov Camp" in Ukraine manufactured the "Azov Sea Man" tank in 2015 by modifying the T-64 tank. However, this $5 million chariot has not been put into mass production. Part of the reason is that "Azov Seaman" tank weighs 41 tons, which is a heavy burden on its engine, and the tank has no thermal camera and mediocre equipment, which is not suitable for combat missions.

In October 2016, the only prototype of the tank was stolen and later found at the "Azov Camp" base, but the engine and gearbox were damaged. Russian media said that the "Azov Camp" was simply buried. After the Russian army arrived, the local residents provided the location of the burial place, and the "Azov Sea Man" tank was captured by the Russian army.

Putin: There is almost no unemployment in Russia.

According to today’s Russian TV website reported on April 4th, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on the 4th that the Russian authorities have worked with enterprises and trade unions to reduce the domestic unemployment rate to the lowest level in history. At present, there is almost no unemployment in Russia, and it will not face this threat in the next few years.

Putin said at the plenary session of the Russian Federation of Independent Trade Unions: "The situation is very good: in 2023, the unemployment rate in Russia fell below 3%, which was 2.9%, and then fell to 2.8% in February this year." Putin pointed out that the problem of labor shortage has become increasingly prominent in Russia. He asked the government to speed up the increase of the minimum wage in the next few years.

Experts believe that the decreasing trend of unemployment rate in Russia is related to the transformation of the country’s economic structure. Now Russia is gradually getting rid of the dependence on raw materials and starting to produce more high value-added goods. Special military operations and import substitution work have also aggravated the labor shortage.

Give up launching low-priced models? Musk refutes

On the 5th, Reuters quoted several sources as saying that Tesla had given up the plan to launch a low-cost model that it had promised to push, and analyzed that this was because China car companies had launched a large number of low-cost electric vehicle models in recent years, and this market segment was very crowded, so it was difficult for Tesla to make a difference in this market segment. After the news came out, Tesla CEO Musk refuted Reuters’s lies on social media.

According to the report, in January this year, Musk also told investors that Tesla plans to produce low-cost models in the Texas factory in the second half of 2025, but at present, the plan has been cancelled.

According to reports, the current model with the lowest price in Tesla is Model 3. It was widely expected that Tesla would launch Model 2 with a lower price later, and the starting price is expected to be about $25,000. Tesla didn’t comment on the news, but Musk posted on social media X that "Reuters is lying" without specifying. Reuters claimed that his source came from many people familiar with the situation and Tesla’s internal communication document dated March 1st this year.

Kadyrov: 3000 Wagner soldiers join Chechen special forces.

According to Russian media reports on April 6th, Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechen region in Russia, announced on the social platform of "Telegraph" that 3,000 Wagner group fighters will join the special forces of "Ahmat" in Chechnya.

Kadyrov wrote: "The decision has been made: A Wagner commander with the call sign’ Ratibor’ will join the legendary’ Ahmat’ special forces. 3,000 former combatants of the Wagner Group will join him. "

Kadyrov said that these fighters will carry out combat missions in the "special military operations" area in the near future; Ratibor was seriously injured in the battle, but immediately decided to return to the battlefield after his recovery.

Ecuador: Before entering the Mexican embassy to arrest the former vice president of Ecuador, we had a dialogue with him.

On April 6, local time, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Sommerfeld held a press conference, saying that before entering the Mexican embassy to arrest, the Ecuadorian government had had a full dialogue with the Mexican authorities on the asylum of former Vice President Grasse. Ecuador will stick to its position, defend national sovereignty and reaffirm its commitment to respect international law and fight corruption.

Sommerfeld insisted that Glass had been issued an arrest warrant for alleged embezzlement of public funds and had been sentenced for corruption, which could not be regarded as persecution for political reasons.

On the evening of the 5th, Eritrean security forces drove armored vehicles into the Mexican embassy in Ecuador and arrested Grasse, who was in the embassy. On the 5th, Mexican Foreign Minister Barcena announced through social media that in view of Ecuador’s flagrant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the injury suffered by Mexican diplomats in Ecuador, Mexico immediately severed diplomatic relations with Ecuador.

Behind the exposure of Amazon supermarket AI is 1000 cheap Indian laborers.

Three years ago, Amazon, an American e-commerce giant, opened its first fresh grocery store in Britain. Consumers can buy everything from meat and dairy products to fruits and vegetables, and they can go out directly without waiting in line to check out.

It is said that this technology is driven by artificial intelligence, which Amazon calls "Just Walk Out". However, the American media recently revealed that behind this "magic technology", it was actually done by about 1,000 cheap laborers in India by monitoring and watching the items selected by customers.

According to reports, the reality is that a large part of the sales of "go straight" requires a secret manual review by the Indian team. Employees in India determine the transaction amount by monitoring what customers take, what they put down and what goods they finally take out of the store. According to anonymous sources, in 2022, about 700 out of every 1,000 "direct walk" transactions must be verified by these Indian workers.

There was another problem with the Boeing passenger plane, and the engine caught fire and the flight was cancelled.

Since the beginning of this year, Boeing passenger plane safety accidents have occurred frequently. On the 5th local time, Southwest Airlines reported that one of its Boeing 737-800 passenger planes was forced to cancel its flight on the 4th due to engine fire. Fortunately, no one was injured.

The announcement said that the passenger plane carrying 154 passengers and 6 crew members was originally scheduled to take off from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Texas, USA. The flight crew "stopped taking off safely" after receiving the prompt that "there may be something wrong with the engine". The local fire department said that one of the two engines of the passenger plane caught fire, but no one was injured.

Ural river’s water level continues to rise, RussiaMore than 4,400 people were evacuated in one state.

According to the news reported by the government departments of Orenburg and media reports, it is expected that the water level in ural river will continue to rise on the night of April 6, local time, and the flood situation in Orenburg will be more severe. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Minister of Emergency Situations Kurenkoff to go to Orenburg to organize rescue and relief work.

At present, traffic in 153 residential areas in Orenburg has been interrupted, more than 6,000 houses have been flooded and more than 4,400 people have been evacuated. The water level of the ural river section flowing through orenburg City has risen to 8.55 meters, and the municipal government has organized the forced evacuation of residents in areas that may suffer from floods. In Orsk, the eastern city of Orenburg, where the disaster is more serious, 1,121 people have been evacuated, and the local tram tracks and other infrastructure have been destroyed.

This year, the only total solar eclipse in the world will be staged in North America.

The only total solar eclipse in the world will be staged in the early morning of April 9, Beijing time. The total solar eclipse belt will sweep across North America, and many cities in Mexico, the United States and Canada can see this total solar eclipse. It will take place from noon to afternoon on April 8, local time, and it is highly ornamental.

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　　Investment continues to make efforts in making up shortcomings, transformation and upgrading, consumption patterns continue to innovate and develop, the employment situation continues to improve, and the income gap between urban and rural residents continues to narrow … … In the first quarter of this year, with the steady economic and social development, people’s living standards have been continuously improved, and the people’s sense of acquisition, happiness and satisfaction have been continuously enhanced. In the future, with the continuous implementation of various policies to benefit the people and the people, our life will be even better.

　　The investment growth rate rose steadily and the structure continued to be optimized and upgraded.

　　Peng Yongtao, Director of Investment Department of National Bureau of Statistics

　　With the implementation of a series of "stable investment" policies, the growth rate of fixed asset investment in China has steadily rebounded. In the first quarter, the total investment in fixed assets (excluding farmers) was 1,018.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%. At the same time, investment in short-boarding, transformation and upgrading has continued to exert strength, and the investment structure has been continuously optimized. The key role of investment in optimizing the supply structure continues to be highlighted.

　　I. Infrastructure investment has stabilized and rebounded.

　　Since October 2018, the growth rate of national infrastructure investment has continued to pick up, with a year-on-year increase of 4.4% in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 0.6 percentage points over last year.

　　The growth rate of investment in areas related to people’s livelihood has accelerated. In the first quarter, investment in the social sector increased by 14.3% year-on-year, with the growth rate increasing by 4.1 percentage points and 2.4 percentage points respectively from January to February and last year.

　　Second, the investment structure of manufacturing industry continued to be optimized.

　　In the first quarter, manufacturing investment increased by 4.6% year-on-year. Among them, the growth rate of investment in high-tech manufacturing industry has accelerated. In the first quarter, the investment in high-tech manufacturing industry increased by 11.4%, the growth rate was 5.2 percentage points higher than that in January and February, and it was 6.8 percentage points higher than that in all manufacturing industries.

　　The growth trend of transformation and upgrading investment in manufacturing industry is good, which is an important factor to stimulate the growth of manufacturing investment. In the first quarter, the investment in technological transformation of manufacturing industry increased by 16.9%, and the growth rate was 2 percentage points higher than that of last year.

　　Third, the real estate development investment is generally stable.

　　Under the policy of "stabilizing land prices, housing prices and expectations", the real estate market has undergone positive changes, and the main indicators are mostly stable and positive. In the first quarter, investment in real estate development increased by 11.8% year-on-year; The newly started area of real estate increased by 11.9%; The sales area of commercial housing decreased by 0.9%, narrowing the decline by 2.7 percentage points.

　　Fourth, private investment grew steadily.

　　In the first quarter, private investment increased by 6.4% year on year. Among them, investment in the social field increased by 26.6%, and the growth rate was 9.2 percentage points higher than that from January to February; Investment in real estate development increased by 13% and continued to maintain rapid growth.

　　Five, foreign investment and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan businessmen have accelerated.

　　In the first quarter, the investment of foreign enterprises increased by 8.7% year-on-year, and the growth rate was 5.3 percentage points higher than that from January to February. Investment by Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan businessmen increased by 2.8%, 2.8 percentage points higher than that from January to February.

　　6. The growth rate of investment in the eastern, central and western regions has increased.

　　In the first quarter, investment in the eastern region increased by 4.3% year-on-year; Investment in the central region increased by 9.6%; Investment in the western region increased by 7.8%; Investment in Northeast China increased by 2.9%.

　　The consumption potential is released, and the new and old kinetic energy is accelerated.

　　Lin Tao, Director of the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the National Bureau of Statistics

　　In the first quarter, China’s consumer goods market was generally stable, the consumption structure continued to be optimized and upgraded, the consumption mode continued to innovate and develop, the conversion of old and new kinetic energy in the consumption field was steadily advanced, and the consumption potential of residents was further released. Consumption remained the first driving force for economic growth.

　　First, consumption continues to play a fundamental role

　　The consumer goods market as a whole maintained steady growth. In terms of nominal growth rate, the total retail sales of consumer goods in the first quarter increased by 8.3% year-on-year. At the same time, domestic consumption continues to play the role of the main engine of economic growth, and the contribution rate of final consumption expenditure to economic growth in the first quarter is 65.1%.

　　Second, the urban and rural consumption structure is optimized, and the rural market is growing rapidly.

　　Driven by the steady growth of residents’ income and the improvement of market expectations, the retail sales of urban consumer goods in the first quarter increased by 8.2% year-on-year, 0.1 percentage point faster than that in the fourth quarter of last year. At the same time, the rural consumption environment continued to improve. In the first quarter, the retail sales of rural consumer goods increased by 9.2% year-on-year, and the growth rate was 1.0 percentage points higher than that of the urban market.

　　Third, the continuous adjustment of commodity structure

　　The sales growth rate of some consumption upgrading products accelerated, and the communication equipment products related to consumption upgrading increased by 10% year-on-year in the first quarter; Cosmetics increased by 10.9%. At the same time, the demand for service consumption is strong. In the first quarter, the national catering revenue increased by 9.6%, which was 1.4 percentage points higher than the retail sales.

　　Fourth, the consumption pattern is constantly innovating.

　　Emerging formats grew rapidly. In the first quarter, the online retail sales of physical goods nationwide increased by 21.0%, which was 12.7 percentage points higher than the total retail sales of social consumer goods. The traditional format grew steadily, with the retail sales of supermarkets and convenience stores above designated size increasing by 7.5% and 10.5% respectively in the first quarter.

　　The new and old formats are integrated and developed. According to estimates, in the first quarter, the retail sales of goods realized by units above designated size through the Internet accounted for 11.3% of the retail sales of consumer goods above designated size, up 0.2 percentage points from the fourth quarter of last year.

　　V. Stable supply of consumer goods market

　　The production of consumer goods industry grew steadily, and the actual growth rate of added value of consumer goods industry remained above 6% in the first quarter; Investment in the consumer sector grew well. In the first quarter, investment in culture, sports and entertainment increased by 22.7%, and investment in education increased by 14.7%. Consumer-related industries are running well, with the average index of non-manufacturing business activities of 54.6% in the first quarter.

　　With the steady growth of residents’ income, tax reduction and fee reduction and the gradual effectiveness of policies to promote consumption, residents’ consumption demand will be further released, the trend of consumption transformation and upgrading will continue, and the consumer market is expected to continue to grow steadily on the whole.

　　The overall price operation was stable, and the production field rose slightly.

　　Zhao Maohong, Director of Urban Department of National Bureau of Statistics

　　Since the beginning of this year, in the case of abundant supply, the price in the consumer sector has risen moderately, the price in the production sector has risen slightly, and the national price operation has been generally stable.

　　First, the price increase in the consumer sector is moderate.

　　In the first quarter, the national CPI (Consumer Price Index) rose by 1.8% compared with the same period of last year, and the growth rate dropped by 0.3 percentage points compared with the same period of last year. From the ring comparison, affected by holiday factors, CPI increased by 0.5% and 1.0% in January and February respectively, and decreased by 0.4% in March after the holiday; From a year-on-year perspective, the CPI rose by 1.7%, 1.5% and 2.3% from January to March, respectively, and the fluctuation of the increase was mainly affected by changes in food prices. The monthly core CPI excluding food and energy prices is 1.9%, 1.8% and 1.8% respectively, with a moderate and stable increase.

　　The increase in food prices slightly expanded. In the first quarter, food prices rose by 2.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points over the same period of last year, which affected the CPI increase by about 0.45 percentage points.

　　The increase of non-food prices declined. In the first quarter, non-food prices rose by 1.7%, which was 0.5 percentage points lower than the same period of last year, affecting the CPI increase by about 1.39 percentage points.

　　Second, prices in the production sector rose slightly.

　　The increase in PPI dropped significantly. In the first quarter, the national PPI (ex-factory price index of industrial producers) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, down by 3.5 percentage points compared with the same period of last year and down by 2.1 percentage points compared with the fourth quarter of last year. Among them, the price of means of production changed from 4.9% in the same period last year to flat, which was the main reason for the decline in PPI growth.

　　The prices of most industrial sectors are generally stable. In the first quarter, among the 40 major industries surveyed, the ex-factory prices rose in 29, remained flat in 2 and fell in 9. In most industries, the ex-factory price changes slightly, and in 28 industries, the ex-factory price changes between 2.0%.

　　The ex-factory price of the equipment manufacturing industry is generally stable. Among them, the ex-factory price of general equipment manufacturing rose by 0.9%, the ex-factory price of special equipment manufacturing rose by 0.5%, and the ex-factory price of computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing rose by 0.2%; The ex-factory prices of railways, ships, aerospace and other transportation equipment manufacturing industries are flat.

　　The prices of some means of production have risen. In the first quarter, the international crude oil price rebounded, and the low temperature in some areas led to an increase in heating demand, and the price of energy products rose. Affected by the Spring Festival, from January to February, the market demand for steel and non-ferrous metals was weak and the prices fell. In March, with the concentrated construction of post-holiday infrastructure projects, the demand for steel and non-ferrous metals increased, and the prices of related products went up.

　　The employment situation is basically stable, and the market supply and demand are stable and orderly.

　　Meng Canwen, Deputy Director of the Department of Population and Employment Statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics

　　In the first quarter, affected by the downward pressure of the economy and the Spring Festival, the national urban survey unemployment rose first and then fell. With the continuous efforts of the employment priority policy and a series of measures to stabilize and promote employment, the employment situation in China has remained stable as a whole.

　　First, the national urban survey unemployment rose first and then fell.

　　In the first three months of this year, the national urban survey unemployment rate was 5.1%, 5.3% and 5.2%, respectively, up by 0.1, 0.3 and 0.1 percentage points compared with the same period of last year. Although it rose in February, it fell back in March, and the average monthly rate was lower than the expected target of 5.5%. In January and February, the unemployment rate rose due to the combined influence of economic downward pressure and Spring Festival factors. In March, with the decline of seasonal factors, the weather turned warmer after the holiday, enterprises resumed work, the demand for employment increased, and the proportion of temporary unemployed people who closed down seasonally dropped significantly. By age, the unemployment rate of the main working-age population aged 25 to 59 was below 5% in the first quarter, and the employment situation remained stable as a whole.

　　Second, the demand for employment in enterprises is stable

　　The employment demand of enterprises is generally stable. The key survey on the employment of manufacturing enterprises conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics in six eastern provinces in March shows that enterprises have returned to work well after the Spring Festival, with a return rate of over 90%, and the demand of some enterprises has increased compared with the same period last year.

　　According to the monthly labor force survey data, the average weekly working hours of employees in enterprises in March were 46.0 hours, an increase of 1.1 hours over the previous month and 0.3 hours over the same period last year. The average weekly working hours of all types of enterprises have increased compared with February, and the average weekly working hours of employees in private enterprises have increased by 1.4 hours compared with last month.

　　Third, the supply and demand of the human resources market are basically stable.

　　According to the data of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, from January to March, 3.24 million people were newly employed in cities and towns, achieving the annual target of 29.5%, 1.17 million unemployed people in cities and towns were re-employed, and 390,000 people with employment difficulties were employed, all of which maintained a high level. In the first quarter, the recruitment ratio of the national human resources market was 1.28, up 0.5 percentage points year-on-year and 0.1 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. The number of recruitment positions was greater than the number of job seekers, and the supply and demand of the human resources market were basically stable.

　　For the first time, the Government Work Report takes the employment priority policy as a macro-control tool, strengthens all aspects to attach importance to employment and support employment orientation, and successively introduces tax relief policies such as reducing the VAT rate and social insurance rate, greatly reducing the business cost of enterprises, fully supporting enterprises to absorb employment, making precise policies for key employment groups, striving to promote employment and entrepreneurship, and ensuring that the employment situation in China remains stable.

　　The income gap is shrinking, and consumer spending is increasing steadily.

　　Wang Youfen, Director of Household Survey Office of National Bureau of Statistics.

　　In the first quarter, the national income continued to grow, keeping pace with the economic growth, showing a trend slightly faster than the economic growth. The income growth of rural residents continues to be faster than that of urban residents, and the income gap between urban and rural residents continues to narrow. Residents’ consumption expenditure grew steadily, while service consumption expenditure grew rapidly.

　　First, residents’ income and economic growth are basically synchronized.

　　In the first quarter, the per capita disposable income of the national residents was 8493 yuan, a nominal increase of 8.7% over the same period of last year. After deducting the price factor, the actual growth rate was 6.8%, which was 0.4 percentage points faster than the GDP growth rate.

　　The income gap between urban and rural residents continues to narrow. In the first quarter, the per capita disposable income of urban residents was 11,633 yuan, an increase of 7.9% (unless otherwise specified), and a real increase of 5.9% after deducting the price factor; The per capita disposable income of rural residents was 4,600 yuan, an increase of 8.8%. After deducting the price factor, the real increase was 6.9%. The actual growth rate of per capita disposable income of rural residents is 1.0 percentage points faster than that of urban residents, and the income gap between urban and rural residents continues to narrow.

　　Wages and transfer income increased steadily, and income from operation and property increased rapidly. In the first quarter, the per capita wage income of the national residents was 4,838 yuan, an increase of 8.7%; The per capita net operating income of the national residents was 1,486 yuan, an increase of 8.3%; The per capita net income of national residents was 721 yuan, an increase of 12.2%, and the growth rate was 1.9 percentage points faster than the same period of last year; The per capita net transfer income of national residents was 1,449 yuan, an increase of 7.3%.

　　Second, the consumption expenditure of residents grew steadily.

　　In the first quarter, the per capita consumption expenditure of the national residents was 5538 yuan, a nominal increase of 7.3% over the same period of last year, and a real increase of 5.4% after deducting the price factor. Among them, the per capita consumption expenditure of urban residents was 7,160 yuan, an increase of 6.1%, and the actual increase was 4.1% after deducting the price factor; The per capita consumption expenditure of rural residents was 3,525 yuan, an increase of 8.7%. After deducting the price factor, the actual increase was 6.8%. The actual growth rate of per capita consumption expenditure of rural residents is 2.7 percentage points faster than that of urban residents.

　　Service consumption expenditure increased rapidly. In the first quarter, the per capita service consumption expenditure of the national residents was 2,329 yuan, an increase of 11.9%, which was faster than the growth rate of per capita consumption expenditure by 4.6 percentage points. Among them, the per capita expenditure on catering services increased by 18.6%; The per capita medical service expenditure increased by 15.7%, mainly due to the further improvement of medical insurance financial subsidy standard, the further expansion of reimbursement drug list, and the convenience of direct settlement of medical treatment in different places. The per capita education expenditure increased by 35.8%, mainly due to the late Spring Festival last year, the delay in the start of school, and the lag of some education expenses, which led to the low number of base periods in the first quarter, thus the education expenditure increased rapidly.

　　Agricultural brand is an important symbol of agricultural and rural modernization, and cultivating and developing agricultural brand is an important starting point for comprehensively promoting rural revitalization and accelerating the construction of an agricultural power. In 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued the "Excellent Agricultural Brand Cultivation Plan (2022-2025)", which defined the objectives, tasks and measures for strengthening agricultural brands. In 2023, the No.1 Document of the Central Committee proposed to support poverty-stricken areas to build regional public brands. In this issue, invited experts will discuss issues related to brand strengthening agriculture.

　　Actively cultivate agricultural brands

　　What is the current development of agricultural brands in China?

　　Hu Glacier (Director and Researcher, Agricultural Products Trade and Policy Research Office, Institute of Rural Development, China Academy of Social Sciences): Agricultural brand building is an important measure to promote the high-quality development of agriculture. Cultivating and developing agricultural brands is conducive to improving the modernization level of the whole agricultural industry chain, guiding the gathering of high-quality resources, and promoting the optimization and upgrading of industrial structure, which is an important way to increase farmers’ income and enhance agricultural competitiveness.

　　In recent years, the state has issued a series of policies and measures around building agricultural brands. In 2022, the No.1 Document of the Central Committee proposed to carry out the actions of improving agricultural varieties, improving quality, building brands and improving standardized production. In 2023, the No.1 Document of the Central Committee proposed to support poverty-stricken areas to build regional public brands. In April this year, the General Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued the "Implementation Plan for Supporting Poverty-stricken Areas to Build Regional Public Brands (2023-2025)", emphasizing the efforts to build regional public brands in poverty-stricken areas and promoting the effective connection between consolidating and expanding poverty-stricken achievements and rural revitalization.

　　All localities actively cultivate agricultural brands in light of their own reality. For example, Heilongjiang Province, as a major agricultural province, has made great efforts to build a provincial-level high-quality agricultural brand with "excellent black soil", build a "1141" agricultural brand system and build a life-cycle agricultural brand management mechanism. In order to strengthen the construction of agricultural brands and establish and improve the mechanism of cultivation, development and protection of agricultural brands, Hainan Province has promoted the establishment of an agricultural brand catalogue system.

　　Agricultural brands have achieved practical results in promoting the quality and efficiency of agricultural industries. According to estimates, compared with 2012, in 2022, the output of public brand agricultural products in China agricultural brand catalogue area increased by nearly 55%, and the sales increased by nearly 80%, driving the income of local farmers to increase by 65%. From the current development of agricultural brands in China, it has the following characteristics.

　　First, regional public brands, corporate brands and product brands have developed rapidly. According to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in recent years, agricultural and rural departments at all levels have further promoted brand strengthening agriculture and cultivated a number of influential agricultural brands. By the end of 2021, about 3,000 regional public brands, 5,100 enterprise brands and 6,500 product brands have been cultivated by provincial agricultural and rural departments. According to relevant reports, Wuchang Rice, as a regional public brand, has a brand value of 71.31 billion yuan in 2023.

　　Second, the cultivation of agricultural brand products and brand assistance have achieved results. The "Excellent Agricultural Brand Cultivation Plan (2022-2025)" proposes that by 2025, we will focus on grain and oil, fruits and vegetables, tea, animal husbandry, aquatic products and other categories, build a number of regional public brands of agricultural products with excellent quality, distinctive features, strong driving force, high reputation and consumer loyalty, and cultivate and promote a number of enterprise brands and high-quality features with excellent products, good reputation, obvious industrial driving effect and core competitiveness. In 2022, 75 brands including Wuchang Rice, Enshi Potato, Luochuan Apple, Wenchang Chicken and jinxiang garlic were included in the agricultural brand quality cultivation plan, and 69 brands were included this year. In terms of agricultural brand assistance in poverty-stricken areas, by the end of 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs had taken the lead in helping 20 key counties, and the average premium of branded agricultural products in poverty-stricken areas exceeded 20%.

　　Third, the variety, quality and brand of agricultural products are integrated with each other. In the process of agricultural and rural economic development, the rapid growth of corporate brands has brought about market segmentation, which often reflects the quality differences in the early days. In recent years, with the continuous emergence of new crop varieties, the protection of intellectual property rights has gradually increased, and more and more new varieties are deeply bound to brands. For example, in 2022, many new corn varieties such as "Denghai 2035", "Denghai 2052" and "Denghai 2056" independently developed by Denghai Seed Industry passed the examination and approval, and "Denghai" became the brand prefix of crop varieties.

　　Fourth, the ability of brand marketing and promotion has been improved, and the speed of brand renewal has been greatly accelerated. With the help of the Internet, agricultural brands promote consumer reach and sales through digital marketing. With the help of well-known exhibitions and other platforms at home and abroad, the promotion efforts have been intensified, and various channels such as video and live broadcast have been used to enhance the communication power. High-quality agricultural products have been sought after more and more, and new agricultural brands have begun to emerge, including many emerging, innovative and differentiated agricultural brands. For example, Xuwen pineapple, fire crystal persimmon and other high-quality agricultural products quickly became popular. Cultivating agricultural brands needs to consider long-term value, which also requires building a comprehensive brand development strategy.

　　Fifth, the brand participation of consumers continues to increase. In the traditional sense, consumers’ contribution and participation to the brand depends on factors such as culture and habits. However, with the development of mobile Internet, more and more consumers’ feedback has been absorbed into the cultivation and development of agricultural brands. The relationship between agricultural brand cultivation and consumer feedback is getting closer and closer. Some consumers directly send the design drawings of product packaging and brand to manufacturers through short videos, and some consumers participate in brand promotion through media.

　　We should also see that at present, there are still many problems in China’s agricultural brands, such as excessive but not refined, large but not strong, and brand influence needs to be improved, which is also the focus of brand promotion in the future. With the improvement of the level of economic and social development, more and more excellent agricultural brands will come to the fore, constantly meeting the people’s growing needs for a better life.

　　Help improve agricultural quality and increase farmers’ income

　　What is the role of agricultural brands in promoting agricultural quality and efficiency and increasing farmers’ income?

　　Liu Naiyong (researcher, National Agricultural Market Research Center, China Agricultural University): In recent years, China’s agricultural brands have mushroomed, which not only allows consumers to enjoy more high-quality agricultural products, but also plays a significant role in promoting the high-quality development of agricultural industries and increasing farmers’ income.

　　First of all, agricultural brand building has promoted the development of agricultural industry standardization. Agricultural products have natural non-standardized characteristics, and coupled with a series of processes such as cleaning, sorting, packaging, warehousing and logistics, it is difficult for agricultural products to maintain stable quality and consumption experience. Cultivating and developing agricultural brands has enabled many new agricultural operators to embark on the road of standardized production, and through modern industry and digital technology, the whole process of agricultural products from field to table has been standardized. In the process of brand building, agricultural business entities promote the whole agricultural industry to form a more mature division of labor system, optimize the efficiency of industrial factor input allocation, and greatly improve the total factor productivity of agricultural industry. For example, wuchang city, Heilongjiang Province, following the development idea of "building a brand, bringing vitality to an industry and enriching farmers", built a regional public brand of Wuchang rice, comprehensively promoted the standardized production of Wuchang rice, standardized all the processes and procedures such as seed, planting, storage, processing, environment and traceability management, established and improved the whole process standard system from field to table, and promoted the high-quality development of Wuchang rice, with an output value of about 16 billion yuan in 2021. Zhashui County, Shaanxi Province actively builds a regional public brand of auricularia auricula, cultivates a number of auricularia auricula strains unique to Zhashui, promulgates local standards in Shaanxi Province, establishes a technical service system for enterprise demonstration planting and the whole process of auricularia auricula industry, implements the standard awareness rate and reaches 100%, and promotes the transformation of auricularia auricula from relying on traditional experience to modern standardized production, achieving annual cultivation of about 100 million bags of auricularia auricula and production of about 5,000 tons of dried auricula, effectively driving farmers to increase their income.

　　Secondly, agricultural brands communicate both ends of supply and demand, which promotes the adjustment and upgrading of agricultural industrial structure. By creating agricultural brands, the differentiated characteristics of agricultural products such as physical geography, production process, technology and product quality are passed on to consumers, and agricultural brands become a "bridge" for communication between producers and consumers. At the same time, in the process of cultivating and developing agricultural brands, changes in the consumer market are constantly fed back to agricultural business entities, promoting the transformation and upgrading of industrial structure. For example, Qingcaitou was originally a traditional planting variety in Fuling District, Chongqing, and pickled mustard tuber with it was a snack for people on both sides of the Yangtze River. With the fast pace of people’s life, the consumption demand of simple fast food, business trip and accompanying dishes is expanding rapidly. Grasping the opportunity of changing consumer demand, Fuling District has made great efforts to build a regional public brand of Fuling mustard tuber. While adhering to the traditional production techniques, it has continued to develop and promote excellent varieties with high yield and disease resistance and suitable for harvesting machines, keeping up with market development and demand, innovating product research and development, and building a brand matrix. Today, Fuling mustard tuber has become a pillar industry with an annual output value of more than 13 billion yuan. Traditional production techniques have been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list. The products are sold all over the country and exported to Japan, Australia, the United States and other countries and regions.

　　Thirdly, the creation of agricultural brands has promoted the upgrading of industries with traditional characteristics and advantages, and helped rural revitalization and farmers’ income increase. At present, China’s consumer demand has changed from focusing on quantity growth to pursuing quality life, and the development of agricultural industry has also paid more attention to improving quality and efficiency. Developing agricultural brands can effectively promote the upgrading of industries with traditional characteristics and advantages, and help revitalize rural industries and enrich the people and strengthen agriculture. For example, xuwen county is the largest pineapple producing area in China, accounting for more than one third of the country’s pineapple planting area. With the increasing variety of fruits, xuwen county has built Xuwen pineapple regional public brand, promoted excellent varieties of pineapple, issued regional public brand logos, established pineapple buyers’ alliance, vigorously organized the docking of production and marketing, and promoted Xuwen pineapple sales growth. The industrial output value climbed from 980 million yuan in 2018 to about 2.5 billion yuan in 2022, which led to about 50,000 farmers. There are many industries with traditional advantages like Xuwen pineapple in China, and brand building is a powerful means and an effective path to promote its upgrading, help rural industries revitalize and realize enriching the people and strengthening agriculture.

　　"internet plus" promotes brand building

　　What are the practices of cultivating and developing agricultural brands in China in e-commerce marketing and digital empowerment?

　　Qi Yunlan (Research Fellow, Institute of Market Economy, the State Council Development Research Center): In recent years, all localities have attached great importance to the cultivation and development of agricultural brands, and used various marketing methods such as the Internet, e-commerce and new media to publicize agricultural brands, expand marketing channels of agricultural products, empower agricultural fields with digital technology, and enhance the level of agricultural modernization and promote the construction of agricultural brands through digitalization, networking and intelligence.

　　The first is to introduce an e-commerce platform to help build a high-quality agricultural brand. From a national perspective, many villages and towns based on the advantages of local resources, by introducing e-commerce platforms such as Tmall and JD.COM, cultivate e-commerce talents, open up channels for production and marketing, and improve the scale and standardization level of production and sales of advantageous agriculture, so that one village (or several villages) can own a brand product or brand industry with great market potential, obvious regional characteristics and high added value. Moreover, the scale of some village-level dominant brand agricultural products has gradually expanded to towns and even counties, forming dominant industrial clusters with brand influence, and the brand development effect and spillover effect are remarkable. Taking changge city as an example, e-commerce has become an important starting point to promote the innovation and development of brand agriculture. Twenty well-known e-commerce platforms, such as Alibaba International Station, Tmall, AliExpress and JD.COM, were introduced locally, and more than 20,000 online stores were opened. In 2022, e-commerce transactions reached 16.7 billion yuan.

　　The second is to strengthen the introduction and cultivation of e-commerce talents, widely use new media marketing methods such as live broadcast and short video, publicize and promote agricultural brands, and expand agricultural product marketing channels. From the practice of various places, great efforts have been made to strengthen the training and introduction of e-commerce talents and enrich product connotations and scenarios. Many local governments, together with industry associations, have organized training to explain the contents of "prospering agriculture through several businesses", live broadcasting with goods, brand building, etc., and trained a group of "new farmers" who have mastered the operation ability of new media to strengthen the promotion of agricultural brands. At the same time, build online celebrity products and expand the market influence of agricultural brands. In some places, in the construction of agricultural brands, through the cooperation of the government, enterprises, farmers and associations, the quality of agricultural products is improved and the brand connotation is enriched from the aspects of building a green production system and a quality and safety traceability system. With new e-commerce formats such as content e-commerce, interest e-commerce and social e-commerce as the carrier, we will build brand image through multiple platforms and channels, enrich marketing scenarios and promote the sales of agricultural products. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, in the first half of 2023, the online retail sales of rural physical goods nationwide was 1.02 trillion yuan, up 11.3% year-on-year.

　　Third, relying on big data of agricultural products trading and using digital technology as a means to optimize the whole agricultural industry chain and accelerate the development of agricultural branding. In recent years, rural e-commerce is extremely active, and a large number of online real-time transaction data are gathered in the process of agricultural products e-commerce transactions. Agricultural product producers and operators in various places use the user data of e-commerce platform to understand consumer demand in multiple dimensions, and apply big data acquisition and analysis technology to dynamically match the supply chain management of agricultural products and fill the shortcomings of sales channels. At the same time, improve the traceability system of agricultural products, standardize and optimize the whole industrial chain and supply chain of agricultural products from production, packaging, transportation, storage to sales and after-sales, and increase the added value and brand premium of agricultural products. For example, in promoting "developing agriculture through several businesses", Shanghai connects the supply and demand sides through platforms such as Life, Pinduoduo, and Meituan to promote the sales of agricultural products, especially brand-name agricultural products, and better meet the living needs of urban residents. According to a survey, 42.6% of Shanghai residents are willing to pay a premium of 10% to 30% to choose branded agricultural products, and the online repurchase rate is 84.1%.

　　Fourth, give full play to the guiding role of the government. Relevant departments, in combination with the characteristics of regional agricultural resources, make clear the overall goal and development direction of regional agricultural products branding, and plan the integrated development of regional public brands and industrial clusters. In practice, all localities attach great importance to the construction of special agricultural products production and processing bases, logistics industrial parks, basic information networks and other facilities, providing a strong guarantee for large-scale production, sales and logistics. In particular, by uniting rural e-commerce enterprises, we will jointly build a warehouse-distribution logistics integration base and share warehouse-distribution manpower, material resources and site resources, thus significantly reducing the distribution cost of express delivery enterprises and the storage cost of rural e-commerce enterprises.

　　To sum up, under the background of "internet plus", China’s agricultural brand cultivation methods have been continuously innovated, and the level of standardization, digitalization and traceability has been significantly improved. E-commerce, live broadcast, short video and other new media marketing channels have been widely used in the field of agricultural product marketing, and an agricultural brand development model based on standardized production and quality certification has been initially formed, with digital empowerment, production and marketing docking and brand building as the means.

　　Focus on local products and create a golden business card for regional development

　　How can all localities give full play to their unique resource advantages, do a good job in "local products" and promote the development of agricultural brands?

　　Hu Xiaoyun (Director, China Agricultural Brand Research Center, China Rural Development Research Institute, Zhejiang University): Our country is rich in special agricultural products, which are unique in regional ecology, variety quality, technological characteristics, cultural connotation and product flavor. As an excellent local product, geographical indication agricultural products have become an important carrier to build agricultural brands.

　　Since the beginning of this century, all localities have given full play to their unique resource advantages, done a good job in "local products" articles, from theoretical research to policy support, and started with the creation of regional public brands of agricultural products, so as to brand distinctive agricultural products, enhance the resource value of local products, and achieve a win-win situation for all parties.

　　First, theoretical research helps the development of agricultural branding. The most distinctive resources in China’s agriculture are geographical indication agricultural products based on the ecological and cultural connotations of specific regions. The number of theoretical research results on the creation and management of special geographical indications and regional public brands is increasing. For example, the number of papers on China Knowledge Network with agricultural brands and regional public brands of agricultural products as keywords is increasing, and the theoretical support system for agricultural brand building is constantly being built. The theoretical research of relevant teams in colleges and universities has promoted the development of agricultural brands in China, especially the branding process of high-quality local products, and also promoted the introduction of relevant support policies.

　　The second is to strengthen the protection and management of agricultural products with geographical indications. Based on an international perspective, relevant departments actively promote the protection of origin, the registration of geographical indications trademarks and the registration of geographical indications of agricultural products, promote the development of agricultural products with geographical indications, and learn from the international experience of agricultural products brand development to promote the system design of agricultural brand development. More and more attention has been paid to the development of agricultural brands in various places, and a series of agricultural brand building with local characteristics has been carried out. In 2019, new special signs for geographical indications were released. The Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Doing a Good Job in the Implementation of the Protection Project of Geographical Indications Agricultural Products in 2022 proposes to tap traditional farming culture and cultivate regional brands with geographical indication agricultural products as the core.

　　Third, steadily promote the branding of agricultural products with geographical indications. All localities have promoted geographical indication agricultural products to create a regional public brand of agricultural products with a single category (industry), and become the leading brand and platform brand of local agriculture, which has enhanced the brand value of local products. For example, Yanchi County in Ningxia strives to build a regional public brand around Tan Sheep, and professional institutions design brand strategies and spread brands for it. Yanchitan sheep (meat) has been selected as a national geographical indication protection product, China Agricultural Brand Catalogue 2019 regional public brand of agricultural products, etc. In 2022, the total industrial chain output value of Tan sheep in Yanchi County reached 6.45 billion yuan, and the income from Tan sheep breeding accounted for more than 50% of the per capita disposable income of local farmers. At present, the regional public brands of agricultural products based on geographical indications have more and more market influence, and have formed a brand cluster effect.

　　The fourth is to explore the creation of regional public brands of multi-category agricultural products. Based on the actual situation of mountainous areas in China, such as many agricultural categories, small scale, scattered planting blocks, unique varieties and techniques, relatively poor regional economy and weak regional influence, all localities explore and promote the construction of agricultural brands, create regional public brands of multi-category agricultural products, and force product standardization through branding to improve product quality. Relying on the unique mountain ecological environment, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province has built a regional public brand "Lishui Shangeng" (registered as a collective trademark) of multi-category agricultural products, gathered regional agricultural resources, let "mountain products" go out of the "mountain gate" and enhance the brand value of ecological fine agricultural products. It has formed many industries such as fungi, tea, fruits, vegetables and medicines, and the annual sales of "Lishui Shangeng" agricultural products exceeded 10 billion yuan. Chongqing’s "Ba Wei Yu Zhen", Gansu’s "Gan Wei", Inner Mongolia’s "Tian Fu Hetao", Shandong’s "Jining Li Yi" and Zhejiang’s "Sanqu Wei" and other multi-category regional public brands of agricultural products also rely on the historical and cultural characteristics of various places to strengthen the cultural, narrative, unique and intangible value premium functions of the brands, highlighting the cultural value of local high-quality local specialties.

　　At present, relying on rural regional ecology and high-quality local products to build agricultural brands, local characteristics and cultural values are highlighted, making local local products a golden business card for regional development and effectively promoting local economic development.

On September 8th, the Lexus 08, a luxury intelligent super-electric SUV, was officially launched in Beijing. This time, five models were launched: 120 long-life Pro for 208,800 yuan, 120 long-life Halo for 215,800 yuan, 245 long-life Halo for 235,800 yuan, 220 four-wheel drive performance Halo for 261,800 yuan and time limited edition for 288,800 yuan.

Lingke 08 also introduced a 7-fold car purchase gift, including a limited-time gift of 9,000 yuan for all models, a high-end advanced gift of 10,000 yuan for free upgrade of Harman Kardon’s 23-speaker audio package, a replacement gift of up to 6,000 yuan, and a worry-free gift for the first car owner’s lifetime warranty.

As the first brand-new product of Lectra Auto based on CMA Evo architecture, Lectra 08 has created a number of industry leaders, including the first self-developed 7nm mass production chip in China, the strongest hybrid-worry-free solution in EM-P world, and the industry-leading Flyme Link handcart interconnection ecosystem. It is also equipped with a million luxury car-class Harman Kardon 23-speaker luxury audio and the largest 92-inch unbounded AR-HUD technology configuration, which is the first choice for smart luxury SUVs in the new energy era.

Realize comfort and equality, and create a "third space" for all employees to enjoy.

As the first mass-produced car after the evolution of urban opposition aesthetics, Linke 08 fully integrates the four design elements of "Dare to be different, be proud of technology, be advanced in high-end and have a rich experience", showing high originality everywhere.

On the side of the car of the Link 08, the water-cut hidden scheme with "independent intellectual property rights" is applied, with elegant borderless doors and borderless rearview mirrors, so that the luxury design of the million super-running is at your fingertips.

The designers of Linke 08 collect the sounds of traditional musical instruments, and process them through the electro-acoustic mixing technology, creating a brand-new prompt sound that combines tradition and modernity, bringing users a full-sensory luxury experience.

As an intelligent luxury SUV built for the family, the Lectra 08 has a body size of 4820/1915/1685mm, a leapfrog wheelbase of 2848mm, and a rear legroom of 935mm, with a room occupancy rate of 71%, which is comparable to the L-class extended model of the head luxury brand.

Based on this, Linke 08 has created a space experience of enjoying equal rights. The whole vehicle is equipped with Nappa leather seats, adopts 7-layer zero-pressure comfort design, and has a unique front and rear four-seat massage at the same level. At the same time, it is equipped with a million luxury car-class Harman Kardon 23 Yang luxury audio, with 1600 watts of super speaker power and 7.1.4 channels. It takes three times as long as the peers to complete the adjustment, which can bring QLI 3D stereo surround sound technology and four virtual venue modes, and can also realize one-click karaoke, switch private, driving and sharing modes, and realize a comfortable experience for all employees.

The cockpit of Linke 08 creates a VIP experience for all staff and becomes the "third space" for all staff to enjoy!

Super hardware and software configuration brings users an immersive intelligent experience.

Link 08 is the first to build China’s first self-developed 7-nanometer mass production chip-"Longying No.1". These two chips are integrated into the Antora 1000Pro computing platform, and the NPU computing power is as high as 16TOPS, and the processing capacity is at the leading level in the industry, which fully meets the various intelligent requirements of the cockpit.

On this basis, Linke 08 took the brand-new smart car LYNK Flyme Auto, which not only made the system run smoothly like a flagship mobile phone, but also realized a number of original industrial designs, such as natural air conditioning, one mirror to the end, small window mode, intelligent navigation bar, etc., and took the lead in launching the industry-leading triple non-inductive experience of "non-inductive" unlocking and boarding, "non-inductive" navigation and circulation, and "non-inductive" application cross-border. Four industry-leading functions, such as non-inductive connection, unbounded desktop, hardware sharing and cross-end visibility, have been developed, and one-click setting of "smart scene" can be realized for different car scenes, which fully meets all the needs of users for intelligent experience.

Not only that, Link 08 is also the first to take the industry-leading mobile phone-car interconnection solution-Flyme Link, which allows users to enjoy the silky experience of non-inductive connection between mobile phones and cars, realize the comprehensive sharing of mobile phone and car applications, as well as the flexible call of software and hardware, and have thousands of user interfaces.

The Lectra 08 is also equipped with the largest 92-inch unbounded AR-HUD in the production car, which is not only unique at the same level, but also has no rivals even if it is leapfrog. It has 2K resolution, which can be called the best resolution for matching pixels and sight distance. It can automatically adjust the height of the picture through eye tracking linkage with TOF camera. Moreover, the AR-HUD with 10m imaging distance will never be dizzy when starting all-round road navigation, and it can also be transformed into the largest car AR screen, which can make the LECK 08 move as an immersion cockpit and static as a giant screen cinema.

Lectra 08′ s superior hardware and software comprehensive configuration can bring users an immersive and intelligent experience.

Equipped with EM-P, the world’s strongest hybrid, the most suitable power solution for China users.

With the EM-P super extended-range electric scheme, Linke 08 has brought three industry leading advantages of super performance, super endurance and super energy, and it is the most suitable power solution for China users at present.

The lectra 08 system has a power of 436 kW and a peak torque of 905 Nm, and supports a three-motor four-wheel drive configuration. The P1 motor is mainly used for power generation, and it also takes part in torque compensation when the demand for rapid acceleration is urgent. The P3 and P4 main driving motors are driven in parallel with the engine, and the 1.5T four-cylinder electric hybrid engine with advanced technology has stronger acceleration performance and power loss performance compared with ordinary extended-range vehicles, and has smoother and more energy-saving driving control compared with single-gear hybrid products.

As an advanced family car in China, Link 08 can guarantee the pleasure of long-distance travel. The battery life of the ultra-long battery version is as high as 1400 kilometers, even for standard battery models, it can reach 1200 kilometers. With the charging capacity of 85kW, it only takes 28 minutes to charge the battery from 30% to 80%. Not only that, the power loss and fuel consumption of the LINKE 08 two-wheel drive version of WLTC is as low as 5.5L, which is superior to competing products at the same level, and it is also economical for users to use oil.

Linke 08 can also generate electricity continuously through the electric hybrid engine. When the vehicle is fully charged, it can make the whole vehicle have a 228-kWh power reserve, which can meet various electricity demand for self-driving travel and outdoor camping.

Link 08, give you reliable real endurance, give you visible real energy saving, give you real performance of driving cool!

8 advanced safety levels, adhering to the quality standard of "global safety"

Linke 08 adheres to the quality standard of "global security" and achieves all-round protection through eight security advances.

The Lectra 08 is based on the 5-star standard, and the body rigidity and structural safety are deeply integrated. Under the cage-type car body structure, the high-strength steel and aluminum alloy in the body-in-white of Lectra 08 account for 75%, and the anti-collision beam is made of aerospace grade 7 series aluminum alloy material. The one-piece thermoformed boron steel door ring on the car side is formed by one-step stamping with 1500 MPa ultra-high strength thermoformed boron steel, and the door anti-collision beam is made of industry-leading 2000 MPa thermoformed steel material, which improves the anti-collision of Lectra 08 in all directions.

In terms of air quality, Linke 08 adheres to the "three zeros" standard of "zero harmful solvent, zero miscellaneous cotton and zero asphalt", insists on eliminating VOC volatile organic compounds, and is equipped with an active "cockpit cleaning system" to effectively ensure the cabin air quality. In addition, LINKE 08 is equipped with 28 industry-leading high-perception intelligent hardware, with a front radar detection range of 280m and an 8-megapixel forward-looking camera, which integrates high-precision maps and supports 30 L2+ intelligent driving functions. Some functions will be opened in OTA one after another.

In view of the new energy era, users are most concerned about the safety of the three electric appliances, and Linke has made double efforts! The battery pack equipped with Linke 08 has the highest waterproof and dustproof rating of IP68 in the industry, and safety technologies such as 50ms high-voltage break after collision, Che Yun integrated BMS system, the industry’s first DP1180 bottom guard plate and explosion-proof valve pressure relief have been applied, and at the same time, 42 strict tests "higher than national safety standards" have been passed to further ensure the safety of battery cells.

Moreover, the exterior of the battery pack of LEICK 08 adopts the patented technology of "four vertical and four horizontal" integrated frame beam, and the frame structure of "Tian"-shaped "reinforced beam" of submarine-class battery. When encountering side collision, it can effectively conduct and resolve through the reinforced side beam, and the exclusive patented scheme of "clover" force transmission path can even be used in the face. The protection of this series of patented technologies provides an exclusive double insurance for the battery of Link 08.

Seven years after the brand was born, Linke will soon become the first high-end brand in China to achieve a million sales. Lingke 08 represents Lingke’s brand-new expression of "smart luxury" in the new energy era. It not only uses visible configuration to create the book strength of leapfrog luxury, but also uses invisible polishing to realize the overall transcendence of luxury experience and become the first choice for smart luxury SUVs in the new energy era.

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The EPi 008 sets the trend with its unique design concept. The front face is simple and atmospheric, equipped with an exquisite air intake grille, with smooth lines and a sense of power. The overall style fuses technology and sports elements to show a futuristic exterior design, showing a high attractiveness to drivers and passengers.

The car series eπ 008 has an elegant side profile with its delicate body lines. Its length, width and height are 5002mm * 1972mm * 1732mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3025mm, which provides the vehicle with excellent spatial performance and handling stability. The front and rear wheelbases are 1650mm, showing a balanced front and rear counterweight. In terms of tire specifications, the eπ 008 is equipped with 265/45 R21 tires. The tire size not only guarantees driving performance, but also gives the vehicle a unique visual effect. The wheel style design further enhances the overall sense of movement.

内饰方面，eπ008展现出简约而豪华的风格。精致的皮质方向盘采用人体工学设计，提供手动上下及前后调节，确保驾驶者的舒适操控。中控台配置了15.6英寸的大屏，集成了多媒体系统、导航与电话等功能，支持语音识别，操作便捷且智能化。座椅材质选用仿皮，主副驾驶位均配备前后调节、靠背调节以及高低调节功能，包括腰部支撑，提升乘坐舒适度。此外，座椅还具备加热和通风功能，以及电动记忆功能，方便驾驶者根据个人喜好进行调整。后排座椅不仅支持前后移动和靠背调节，还设有腿托调节，空间利用十分灵活。整体内饰设计注重实用性和豪华感，为驾驶者和乘客营造出高品质的车内体验。

车系eπ008搭载了一款1.5T涡轮增压发动机，其最大功率达到了108千瓦，为车辆提供了147马力的动力输出。这款发动机配合电动车单速变速箱，确保了车辆在日常驾驶中的顺畅操控和性能表现。

总的来说，汽车之家车主对于eπ008的外观设计情有独钟，认为它耐看且引人注目。尽管他提到了漆面问题，这在一定程度上影响了车主的体验，但他也建议其他车主贴车衣以保护车辆。车头虽然不显霸气，但其低风阻系数带来能耗优势。车尾的MPV风格设计以及流媒体后视镜的独特性，是其魅力的一部分。尽管存在一些瑕疵，车主的积极评价和建议为潜在买家提供了一份有价值的参考，让我们期待eπ008在实际使用中能带来更多的惊喜。

　　The world economy is accelerating the transformation to economic activities with the network information technology industry as the important content, and China is in the historical process of rapid development of informatization.

　　On April 20-21, the National Network Security and Informatization Work Conference was held in Beijing. General Secretary of the Supreme Leader attended the meeting and delivered an important speech. He emphasized that informatization has brought a golden opportunity to the Chinese nation. We must keenly seize the historical opportunity of information development, strengthen positive publicity on the Internet, safeguard network security, promote breakthroughs in core technologies in the information field, give full play to the leading role of information technology in economic and social development, strengthen the integration of defense and civilian technologies in the network information field, actively participate in the process of international governance of cyberspace, promote the construction of a network power through independent innovation, and make new contributions to winning the Chinese dream of building a well-off society in an all-round way, winning the great victory of Socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

　　Standing at the height of the historical development of mankind and the overall situation of the Party and the country, the important speech of the Supreme Leader scientifically analyzed the trend of informatization reform and our historical mission, systematically expounded the strategic thinking of strengthening the country by network, and profoundly answered a series of major theoretical and practical questions related to the development of the network information industry. It is a programmatic document guiding the development of network security and informatization in the new era, and has great and far-reaching significance.

　　Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC Central Committee has made a series of major decisions and put forward a series of major measures to promote the historic achievements in the cause of online information. From the speech of the Supreme Leader General Secretary at the Second world internet conference to the important speech of "April 19th", from the Outline of National Informatization Development Strategy, National Cyberspace Security Strategy to the Cyber Security Law, and until the convening of the National Cyber Security and Informatization Work Conference, we have continuously promoted theoretical innovation and practical innovation, not only stepping out of a way to govern the Internet with China characteristics, but also putting forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints and new judgments, thus forming the strategic thinking of a cyber power.

　　To understand and adhere to the strategic thinking of strengthening the country by network, we should deeply understand that informatization is a golden historical opportunity for the Chinese nation. Throughout the history of world civilization, mankind has experienced agricultural revolution, industrial revolution and information revolution. The information revolution that is being carried out in full swing all over the world is at a time when the Chinese nation is approaching the center of the world stage as never before, approaching the goal of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as never before, and having the ability and confidence to achieve this goal as never before. Whoever seizes the opportunity in the information revolution will firmly grasp the initiative of the times. We must not hesitate or slack off on this historical opportunity, and we must firmly grasp it in our hands.

　　To understand and adhere to the strategic thinking of strengthening the country by network, we should systematically, comprehensively and independently innovate to promote the construction of a strong country by network. General Secretary of the Supreme Leader has put forward a series of measures and key points on how to build a network power, including improving the comprehensive network governance capacity and forming a comprehensive network governance pattern with multi-agent participation and various means; Establish a correct concept of network security and actively develop the network security industry; Accelerate the breakthrough of core technologies in the information field; Take the lead in practicing the new development concept and promote and upgrade the development of new industrialization, urbanization and agricultural modernization as a whole; Promote the formation of a pattern of all-factor, multi-field and high-efficiency deep integration of military and civilian development; Promote the reform of the global Internet governance system; Strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee on the work of online information, and ensure that the cause of online information always advances in the right direction. These measures have formed a complete and comprehensive system, highlighted the ability of independent innovation, and provided specific action guidelines for the construction of a network power.

　　"At any time, you can make contributions because of your capital, and profit from it with the ability of all things." The network letter business represents a new productive force and a new development direction, which is closely related to the people’s sense of acquisition, happiness and security. We must conscientiously study and understand, unify our thoughts and actions with the strategic deployment of the Party Central Committee on network information work, grasp all the work in place with the spirit of nailing nails, adhere to the strategic thinking of strengthening the country by network under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, strive to promote the construction of a network power, firmly grasp the initiative of the times, and win a glorious future for the Chinese nation.

　　(Author: newspaper commentator)

On August 16th, Equation Leopard held a brand and technology conference. At the beginning of the conference, BYD’s latest "DMO" super hybrid off-road platform was introduced, in which "O" stands for Dff-Road, indicating that the system was specially designed for off-road. Officials say that the emergence of DMO is the beginning of another revolution in the automobile industry, so let’s take a look at what highlights the DMO system has.

First, the world’s first vertical EHS electric hybrid system

The system is 100% independently developed by BYD, and the R&D team has successfully broken through the world problem of structural design, giving the vehicle more powerful pure electric power and off-road performance. The electro-soul system respectively includes a longitudinal high-power engine+off-road special rear drive assembly+off-road special rear drive assembly, as follows:

1. Industry-leading vertical high-power engine for off-road use.

Two kinds of engines with displacement of 1.5T and 2.0T are introduced respectively, in which the 1.5T engine has the maximum power of 143KW and the 2.0T engine has the maximum power of 180KW, and the thermal efficiency of the engines both exceeds 40%. With the support of the series-parallel structure, stable power generation can be realized without switching power generation and driving back and forth.

2. The first off-road special rear drive assembly.

The vehicle is equipped with an ultra-strong off-road electric four-wheel drive system, with a peak power of 285KW and a peak torque of 400 Nm, in which the low-speed off-road gear can achieve a maximum speed ratio of 21, and electronic differential system is integrated.

3. Off-road CTC battery pack

The vehicle is equipped with an integrated battery pack, which has a five-layer protection structure, and adopts "embracing" high-strength double-layer protection plate and reinforced frame beam. In order to make users feel more at ease to go off-road, the battery pack of the vehicle has a protection level 10 times higher than the industry standard, including 1200J impact capacity, ultra-high strength structural design and 38% torsional stiffness.

In addition, it also has the world’s leading direct cooling and direct heating technology, which supports active and passive temperature equalization and is suitable for extreme weather from MINUS 40 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius.

Second, the powerful electronic differential system

The vehicle is equipped with electronic differential system+intelligent middle lock. The official claims that DM-o system is "born with three locks", which has the characteristics of fast response, can quickly respond to locking and unlocking, and its performance subverts the frequent locking and unlocking of traditional mechanical locks.

Third, the ultimate fuel-saving performance

Under NEDC working condition, the fuel consumption is only 7.8L/100km, which can save more than 35% fuel consumption compared with mechanical off-road vehicles and solve the shortcoming of high fuel consumption of off-road vehicles.

Fourth, long endurance

The vehicle has a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 125KM and supports fast charging. It takes only 16 minutes to charge the battery of the vehicle from 30% to 80%. In the case of full oil and electricity, the vehicle has a comprehensive cruising range of over 1200 kilometers, and its cruising capacity is more than 50% stronger than that of mechanical off-road vehicles.

V. Strong motor driving ability

The recognition accuracy of the motor on the vehicle is 300 times higher than the wheel speed, the motor response is 100 times faster than the engine and the adjustment speed is 20 times faster. The car has a maximum power of over 500KW, a maximum horsepower of nearly 700 horsepower, and its power performance can be comparable to that of a 5.0T fuel engine. The acceleration time of the vehicle for 100 kilometers is only 4.8 seconds.

In addition, in EV pure electric mode, the car also has a maximum power of 370KW, which is equivalent to a 3.5T fuel engine.

Sixth, strong off-road ability

It can support sand, snow, climbing and other working conditions, among which the starting time in desert is only 300DM-o, which is 5 times larger than the starting time of the traditional mechanical off-road vehicle 1.5s; Snow and ice start 250ms, which is the start time of mechanical off-road vehicles; Facing the 45-degree slope, the start is also in one go, surpassing 99% mechanical cross-country.

Seven, support 16+N full scene

1. Daily driving:Comfortable mode, economic mode and sports mode;

2. Terrain crossing:Snow mode, sand mode, mud mode, mountain mode, rock mode, wading mode and intelligent mode;

3. Special working conditions:Leopard U-turn mode, driving mode with trailer, extreme endurance mode, racing mode, crawling mode and snow chain mode;

4, leisure and entertainment:Nap mode, camping mode, movie-watching mode, etc.

Eight, the world’s first Ferrous lithium phosphate starting battery.

The battery has been used for 6 years, and it has the characteristics of durable and non-prone, and can be completely lead-free. It is equipped with an intelligent management system (independent BMS) of 12V battery, and the battery has the same life as the whole vehicle, so there is no need to break down and replace it.

Nine, outdoor energy supply and discharge protection

It supports 6KW AC vehicle (international AC port charging) to supply power to the vehicle and 20KW in situ, which can supply 10% power to the vehicle in 10 minutes at the earliest. In addition, it also supports 6KW external discharge, which can carry various electrical appliances such as projectors and electric ovens.

X. Strong off-road ability

Off-road development lasted for 4 years, covering over 30 off-road sites in China, including 318 Sichuan-Tibet Line, Wulanbuhe Desert, Nankun Mountain Off-road Park, Kumutage Desert, red river valley Proving Ground, yakeshi Off-road Snow Park, Chongqing Off-road Forest Park, Mohe Snow and Ice Proving Ground, Chengdu Off-road Camp, etc., covering 150 off-road conditions, with a cumulative test mileage of over 1 million kilometers.

XI. Yunnian -P Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System

The adjustment stroke of the suspension reaches 200mm, no matter what the terrain is, wherever it goes, it is a "smooth road". The vehicle also has an ultra-high falling safety height of 1500mm, an extreme wading depth of 1000mm, and a preview recognition distance of 150M. The vehicle is equipped with chassis vibration isolation system, with a golden axle load ratio of 50:50 and a low center of mass design.

　　In 2023, the soda ash market experienced great changes, and the price fluctuation was obviously intensified. This paper mainly analyzes the changes of soda ash market in 2023, and looks forward to the changes and unchanged in 2024.

　　I. Important changes in soda ash market in 2023

　　In 2023, the soda ash market has undergone many changes, both in supply and demand, and in the market competition pattern. As an important part of three acids and two alkalis, soda ash is known as the "mother of chemical industry". Because of its high degree of standardization and relatively easy preservation, there are more participants in soda ash futures and spot. On the whole, the changes of soda ash market in 2023 include the following five aspects:

　　First, the price fluctuation cycle of soda ash is shortened, and the price elasticity is intensified. Taking the price fluctuation of 1000 yuan/ton as the boundary, it will take several months or even years for soda ash to get out of a 1000 yuan/ton band before 2022, and the soda ash market will experience two waves of 1,000 yuan rise and two waves of 1,000 yuan fall in 2023. In 2023, the huge fluctuation of soda ash showed the characteristics of short-term strong outbreak, and most of the thousand-point market in the year was completed within 1.5-2.0 months. This change has an obvious impact on market participants. If we can’t change our thinking quickly, both spot and futures operations are prone to losses.

　　The picture shows the trend of domestic soda ash futures and spot prices from 2021 to 2023 (unit: RMB/ton).

　　Second, the supply of soda ash continued to increase, and the production capacity increased to a new high. In 2023, the domestic output of soda ash was about 32.54 million tons, an increase of 3.34 million tons, with an increase of 11.44%. This output accounts for nearly half of the global soda production, and has reached a record high. The sharp increase of soda ash production in 2023 is mainly affected by the release of daily production capacity and the increase of operating rate. In 2023, the domestic soda production capacity will increase by 6.3 million tons.Head enterprises represented by Jinshan, Henan Province continued to expand their production capacity. In 2023, the profits of ammonia-alkali method and combined alkali method (double tons) were 876 yuan/ton and 1387 yuan/ton respectively, which stimulated the operating rate to increase by 2.78% to 88.04% during the year.

　　Third, the concentration of soda ash upstream is further improved. The biggest change of soda ash market in 2023 is the sharp increase of industry concentration, and the leading enterprises’ control over prices is obviously enhanced. According to the data of Baichuan Yingfu, by the end of 2023, the effective production capacity of domestic soda ash was about 37.8 million tons, among which the top three enterprises (Henan Jinshan, Boyuan Yingen,The total production capacity is 13.2 million tons, accounting for 34.92%; The total production capacity of the top ten enterprises is 23.7 million tons, accounting for 62.70%. If the production capacity of the same group is combined, the top five enterprises in Henan Jinshan, Zhongyan Group,The total production capacity is about 22.1 million tons, accounting for 58.47%; By the end of 2022, the production capacity of the top five soda enterprises accounted for about 51.11%. Not only is the number improved, but Jinshan, Henan Province is the lowest-cost soda enterprise in China and the lowest-cost chemical soda enterprise in China. The market share of low-cost enterprises has increased, and the impact of the change in operating rate on the market has greatly increased. In addition, China National Salt Group, which ranks in the top five, is the main producer of soda ash delivery products in China, and the domestic soda ash production cost is high. The ecological environment in Qinghai is fragile, environmental protection problems are prone to repeated fermentation, the cost of seawater is high, the price sensitivity is high, and it is easy to reduce production after losses.

　　Fourth, the downstream demand of soda ash reached a record high. In 2023, the domestic total consumption of soda ash was about 31.32 million tons, an increase of nearly 2 million tons compared with 2022. The main increase comes from the increase of photovoltaic glass production. From January to November 2023, the domestic photovoltaic glass output was 22,593,300 tons, an increase of 8,119,300 tons compared with the same period of last year, with a growth rate of 56.10%. It is estimated that the domestic photovoltaic glass output will be 25 million tons in 2023, an increase of 8.8 million tons compared with the same period of last year, and the demand for soda ash will increase by 1.76 million tons. In addition to the impact of the increase in photovoltaic glass production, the increase in lithium carbonate production also brought about some increase.

　　Fifth, soda ash imports hit a new high for many years. In 2023, the export volume of soda ash was about 1.47 million tons, and the import volume was about 770,000 tons, which reached a new high in more than ten years. In 2023, overseas soda production capacity increased slightly, but the growth rate of overseas demand was low. In 2023, the center of gravity of domestic soda ash price moved up, and the spot price rose above 3,000 yuan/ton for many times. After the price difference between domestic and foreign markets was opened, leading glass enterprises and large traders actively imported natural alkali with lower price, mainly American alkali and Turkish alkali. According to the CIF price of US$ 210/ton and the exchange rate of US$ 7.10 against RMB, the total cost of importing trona (including customs duties, value-added tax and transportation fees) for glass enterprises is only RMB 2,000/ton. When the domestic price rises above 2600 yuan/ton, and the price difference is greater than that of 600 yuan/ton, even considering the risk of falling spot price, the import is still profitable.

　　Second, the change and invariability of soda ash market in 2024

　　1. Constant: High volatility continues.

　　The constant price of soda ash, a basic chemical, will be its frequent change, and the high fluctuation characteristics of soda ash will continue in 2024. Soda soda, a non-hazardous chemical, has a high degree of standardization, so it has been widely concerned by market funds. In addition to institutional investors, in recent years, soda production, consumption and trade enterprises have also actively participated in the futures market, and the current institutions are constantly emerging and their influence on the market is increasing. In the constant game of the market, the price fluctuation of soda ash is also obviously intensified, and the high fluctuation will continue in the future.

　　Due to the high fluctuation of soda ash, there are obvious hedging opportunities in the upper, middle and lower reaches of the industrial chain. From 2021 to now, domestic spot price and futures of Shahe heavy soda ashThe price difference of the contract fluctuates obviously, and most of the futures are discounted to the spot, but there have also been several waves of futures premium spot trends. Under the pessimistic expectation, the soda ash futures price in 2023 is mostly discounted in cash, but two waves of soda ash surge in the year make the basis quickly repaired. At present, the soda ash market is still characterized by a large discount on spot futures, and downstream enterprises should actively pay attention to the opportunity to buy soda ash near the cost price in the distant month for hedging. Upstream enterprises rely on spot prices to sell recent contracts for hedging.

　　2. unchanged: the expectation of oversupply is hard to change.

　　Since March 2023, the main trading logic of soda ash market has been the expectation of oversupply brought by production capacity. In 2023, the domestic soda production capacity increased by 6.3 million tons, and there are still nearly 3 million tons of production capacity to be released in 2024. According to the production pace of soda ash, the oversupply of soda ash in 2024 is expected to be obvious, especially in the first half of the year, there are few maintenance arrangements for enterprises, and the supply pressure brought by new production capacity will have a greater impact on prices, and the trend of SA2405 is downward.

　　3. No change: the maintenance effect will continue to ferment.

　　In 2023, the soda ash market fluctuated greatly, and besides the impact of the release rhythm of new capacity, the phased maintenance of old equipment also had a more obvious impact on the price. The surge of soda ash from July to August, 2023 was driven by "delayed launch of new production capacity" and "large-scale overhaul of old equipment", and the surge of soda ash in November, 2023 basically continued the dual drive. Looking forward to 2024, the spot and futures prices of soda ash will face obvious price pressure in the first half of the year, with the increase in imports and the release of new capacity at the beginning of the year, and the maintenance in the first half of the year is usually less. If the price drops sharply in the first half of the year, especially after falling below the cost of ammonia-alkali process, the overhaul of soda ash market will increase obviously, and it is likely to exceed the supply increment brought by new production capacity. From the time point of view, the large-scale overhaul of soda ash in 2024 may take place in June-August, and the double pressure of high temperature superposition and falling prices in summer will promote the overhaul of soda ash enterprises. If the maintenance happens as scheduled, the price of soda ash is likely to rebound in stages.

　　The table shows the influence matrix of soda plant commissioning and maintenance on the price.

　　4, unchanged: photovoltaic glass brings incremental demand.

　　In 2023, 19 domestic photovoltaic glass production lines will be added, and the daily melting capacity will increase by 19,750 t/d to 99,810 t/d. In 2023, the incremental demand of photovoltaic glass for soda ash will be nearly 1.8 million tons. In 2024, domestic photovoltaic glass will still be in the cycle of capacity expansion, and the demand for soda ash will increase, which will still be the main source of incremental demand for soda ash. Affected by the early warning system of photovoltaic glass production capacity and the slowdown of demand growth, after considering the maintenance and other factors, it is estimated that the domestic photovoltaic glass production capacity will increase by 20,000-25,000 t/d to 120,000-125,000 t/d in 2024, the annual output will increase by about 6 million tons, and the demand for soda ash will increase by 1.2 million tons.

　　5. Constant: Downstream demand remains rigid.

　　In 2023, the market of soda ash is mainly driven by the supply side, and the demand side is relatively less sensitive to the price. The downstream of heavy alkali is mainly used for float glass and photovoltaic glass, while the downstream demand of light alkali is relatively dispersed but closely related to food, clothing, housing and transportation. Before the price of soda ash rose above 3000 yuan/ton, the demand of heavy alkali and light alkali changed little; When the price rises above 3000 yuan/ton, the downstream of heavy alkali will obviously reduce the purchase, and some downstream of light alkali will reduce the production to reduce the loss. Because the demand for soda ash is relatively rigid, changes in the supply side will lead to huge price fluctuations. With the continuous increase of photovoltaic glass production, the proportion of heavy alkali demand will continue to increase, and the change of soda ash demand side will be smaller.

　　6. Change: non-traditional demand or exceeding expectations

　　In 2024, the demand for soda ash is expected to increase by 2 million tons, which is close to that in 2023. The incremental demand brought by photovoltaic glass is slightly reduced, and the demand for float glass is slightly increased. Represented by lithium carbonateThe demand for alkali will increase, and new fields such as nano-zinc oxide will create some new demand areas. On the whole, the demand for soda ash in 2024 is not pessimistic, and we will continue to pay attention to the production capacity of photovoltaic glass and the non-traditional demand changes represented by lithium carbonate in the later period.

　　7. Change: the end of the high-profit pattern

　　On the whole, the pattern of soda ash market in 2024 is set to be loose supply, especially in the first half of the year. In 2024, the expectation of oversupply in soda ash market will be fulfilled with a high probability, and the price center may be significantly lower than that in 2023. According to the average price of 2000 yuan/ton of heavy alkali, the average profit of ammonia-alkali process may drop to 200-300 yuan/ton in 2024, which is obviously lower than the average profit of 876 yuan/ton in 2023. In 2024, soda ash spot enterprises may experience staged losses, and individual enterprises may withdraw from the market.

　　8. Change: The overall operating rate of the industry will decline.

　　Under the background of production capacity, it is expected that the price of soda ash will drop and the profit will drop in 2024, and the industry operating rate will decline. Among them, the low-cost natural alkali may maintain a high operating rate, and the operating rate of high-cost combined alkali and ammonia-alkali method may show a downward trend. Periodic losses and maintenance may lead to the operating rate of soda ash industry falling below 80%.

　　9. Change: The import volume may be significantly reduced.

　　In 2023, the import of soda ash increased sharply, and the core reason was the expansion of internal and external price difference. In 2024, the operation center of soda ash price will move down and the import window will be closed. It is estimated that exports will drop significantly in 2024, and the annual export volume may drop to around 400,000 tons, which is lower than 770,000 tons in 2023.

　　10. Change: The mode of trade may continue to change.

　　Influenced by the opportunity brought by the fluctuation of soda ash price, a large number of current institutions have emerged in the domestic soda ash market since 2021, among which Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai-based institutions are deeply involved. With the advantages of capital, talents and information, current merchants have become one of the leading forces in soda pricing. Through the combination of existing machines, the spot price has become an important way of soda ash spot circulation. Leading float glass enterprises, such as Qibin and Xinyi, also began to use the point price to purchase. Under the impact of the new model, the trade pattern of soda ash has changed greatly, especially in Shahe and Hubei, two delivery warehouses.

　　11. Change: the direction or change of goods.

　　In 2023, a large amount of new capacity of soda ash was released, among which 4 million tons of new capacity of Yuanxing Energy and 2 million tons of new capacity of Jinshan, Henan Province had the most significant impact. Due to the limited consumption of soda ash in northwest China, most of the soda ash in Inner Mongolia and Qinghai needs to be sold abroad. With the continuous release of new production capacity, the trade pattern of domestic soda ash market will also change in the future. The low-cost Yuanxing trona will mainly circulate in the northern region, and Henan Jinshan will further enhance its market share in Central China and East China. The original soda enterprises with North China and Central China as the main consumption areas will pay more attention to the regional markets such as East China and South China in the future, and the competition will be more intense.

　　12. Change: Downstream pricing power will be significantly enhanced.

　　In 2024, the price of soda ash shows a downward trend as a whole, the upstream pricing power will be weakened, the downstream pricing power will be enhanced, and the profit of the industrial chain is expected to be reconstructed. In the downward price stage, the downstream wait-and-see mood may intensify, leading to "negative feedback" in the spot market. When the price of soda ash falls to near the cost of ammonia and alkali, downstream enterprises may increase their replenishment efforts, and then the inventory will be transferred from upstream to downstream. Benefiting from the downward trend of raw material prices, the profit of float glass in 2024 may be slightly better than that in 2023. (Author:Futures)