【PW Hotspot】State Council: Encourage bulk consumption of automobiles, home appliances and so on

Today is April 14, 2022, and there are 261 days left until the end of the year. At 4:11 a.m. on April 14, 2007, the "Long March 3A" carrier rocket sent a Beidou navigation satellite into space.

State Council: Encourage bulk consumption of automobiles, home appliances, etc., and have implemented incremental indicators for the gradual increase of automobile purchase restrictions

According to CCTV news, the executive meeting of the State Council held on the 13th deployed policy measures to promote consumption to help stabilize the basic economic disk and ensure the improvement of people's livelihood; decided to further increase policy support such as export tax rebates to promote the steady development of foreign trade; and determined measures to increase financial support for the real economy and guide the reduction of financing costs for market players.

The meeting pointed out that consumption has a lasting pull on the economy and is related to ensuring the improvement of people's livelihood. It is necessary to coordinate efforts and take into account both near and far, stabilize current consumption, and release consumption potential. We should pay close attention to the implementation of the bailout policies for the special hardship industries that have been introduced, and stabilize more consumer service market players. Do a good job in ensuring the supply and stable price of basic consumer goods and ensuring the smooth flow of goods. Accelerate the integration of online and offline consumption, and cultivate and expand "smart +" consumption such as smart products and services. Promote consumption such as medical health, old-age care, and childcare, and support social forces to make up for the shortcomings of service supply. Encourage bulk consumption of automobiles, home appliances, etc., and all localities must not add new car purchase restriction measures, and gradually increase the incremental indicators of purchase restrictions that have been implemented; support the consumption of new energy vehicles. Guide commercial and trade circulation enterprises, e-commerce platforms, etc. to extend to rural areas, and promote brand quality consumption into rural areas. Guide financial institutions to enrich bulk consumer financial products. Accelerate the construction of key projects to bring consumption with investment. Punish acts such as counterfeiting and inferiority in accordance with law.

China's aerospace rocket key components pass rate of 100%

According to CCTV, the mainland aerospace project has once again achieved a new breakthrough, and the pass rate of key rocket components has reached 100%.

"Economic Half Hour" reported that the Seventh Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation is located in a workshop in Chengdu, developing an important servo mechanism for the carrier rocket control system, which is equivalent to the "steering wheel" of the rocket, which can make the rocket games fly accurately and stably according to the predetermined orbit.

According to reports, a key component in the servo control system - the accumulator, the machining accuracy of the inner surface has once again made a new breakthrough.

Technicians used honing technology to break their previous 40% pass rate to 100%. This means that the efficiency on the production line can be nearly doubled than before, and the surface accuracy of the accumulator is affecting the working state of the servo mechanism, which means that our aerospace industry will take it to a higher level.

Amazon imposes a 5% fuel inflation surcharge on U.S. sellers

Amazon announced a policy on Wednesday that amazon will charge a 5 percent fuel inflation surcharge on top of existing fees for U.S. third-party sellers who use FBA's services.

The new charging policy will take effect in about 2 weeks, but it is also subject to change. The new policy applies to all product categories, with a surcharge on all products shipped from the logistics center starting April 28.

Amazon's operating costs have risen because of inflation and rising oil prices, which it has passed on some of its costs to sellers. For sellers using Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), Amazon raised fees last November. These merchants will store their inventory products in Amazon warehouses and send products through Amazon's supply chain and shipping centers. Amazon has about 2 million sellers in 2021, of which 89% use FBA.

An Amazon spokesperson said in an email: "In 2022, we had expected operations to return to normal after the relaxation of global COVID-19 restrictions, but fuel and inflation posed further challenges. It's not clear whether inflation will go up or down, or how long it will last, so we're adjusting our policies. We have not introduced a permanent fee adjustment policy, but for the first time we will introduce a fuel inflation surcharge, which is the first time such a policy has been introduced. Such policies are widely applicable to supply chain providers. ”

Google launched the "Move to Android" iOS app to attract iPhone users

Google launched the app in the U.S. and several other markets on Monday, but it didn't roll out on a large scale. The app promises to help users move important data securely, quickly, and wirelessly.

Meta will introduce the first generation of AR glasses in 2024, eliminating the need to pair with a phone

According to 9to5mac, Facebook parent company Meta plans to launch the first generation of AR (augmented reality) glasses by 2024.

In 2026, Meta will launch a second generation of products that will be lighter in weight and more advanced in design. In 2028 Meta will also introduce a more complete third-generation product.

Meta's AR glasses project, dubbed "Project Nazare," will work independently of the phone, meaning there is no need to resort to the phone's computing power, according to people familiar with the matter.

It is expected that the sales of Meta's first generation of AR glasses will not be very high, and it is expected that there will only be tens of thousands of units. People familiar with the matter said that in addition to AR glasses, Meta will also launch a smart glasses in 2024, which needs to be paired with mobile phones.

TikTok will launch its cross-border e-commerce business in four Southeast Asian countries on April 25

According to the information on the official website of TikTok, TikTok will officially launch the TikTok Shop cross-border e-commerce business in four Southeast Asian countries (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines) on April 25. Together with China and Indonesia, TikTok Shop has since supported six Asian countries and one European country (UK) business.

It is reported that if merchants want to settle in the four Southeast Asian countries, they can adopt two modes: ordinary settlement and invitation code settlement. Ordinary residents need to take the initiative to contact the platform and pass the review, and the invitation code is the invitation code issued by TikTok in late April.