1. Previously, housing prices were soaring, but demand outstripped supply, and some properties were sold out as soon as they opened. Now, house prices are starting to decline, but sales are still sluggish, and homes seem to be becoming difficult to sell.
2. In the past, young people were keen to go to big cities in pursuit of better opportunities and quality of life. However, now that more and more young people are choosing to return to their hometowns to start businesses or work, the appeal of big cities seems to be waning.
3. In the past, the luxury market has been hot, and people have flocked to brand-name products. But nowadays, consumers' consumption concepts are gradually changing, paying more attention to cost performance, and the luxury market has also shown a trend of cooling.
4. In the past, children's education was the top priority of the family, and parents did not hesitate to spend a lot of time and money on extracurricular tutoring and training. Now, with the adjustment of education policies and changes in concepts, parents' education methods for their children are also changing, and they are more inclined to cultivate their children's comprehensive quality.
5. In the past, people's enthusiasm for internet finance was high, and various P2P platforms sprung up. However, with the recent thunderstorms of P2P platforms, the Internet finance industry is also facing severe supervision and rectification.
6. In the past, young people generally longed for stable jobs and pursued iron jobs. Nowadays, more and more young people are more inclined to choose entrepreneurship or freelancing, pursuing self-fulfillment and work flexibility.
7. In the past, the consumption of public funds and extravagance and waste were relatively common. But now, with the in-depth promotion of anti-corruption and clean government, the consumption of public funds has been effectively curbed, and the social atmosphere has gradually improved.
8. In the past, medical resources were unevenly distributed, and the problem of difficult and expensive medical treatment was prominent. Nowadays, with the deepening of medical reform, medical resources have been optimized, and the people's medical treatment is more convenient and affordable.
9. Previously, environmental pollution was a serious problem, with frequent incidents such as smog and water pollution. But now, with the improvement of environmental awareness and the government's vigorous rectification, the environmental quality has been significantly improved, and there are more and more days of blue sky and white clouds.
10. In the past, the issue of old-age care has attracted much attention, and problems such as empty nesters and difficulties in providing for the elderly have been prominent. Nowadays, with the improvement of the pension system and the rise of social pension services, the pension problem has been effectively alleviated, and the quality of life of the elderly has been continuously improved.
11. In the past, the employment situation was severe, and problems such as the difficulty of college students in finding employment attracted much attention. However, with the state's support for innovation and entrepreneurship and the reform of the talent training mechanism, the employment situation of college students has gradually improved, and the entrepreneurial atmosphere has become increasingly strong.
12. In the past, food safety problems were frequent and people were worried about food safety. Now, with the strengthening of food safety supervision and the improvement of consumer rights and interests, food safety problems have been effectively managed, and the people can eat more assured.
13. In the past, there were many problems with online shopping, such as fakes, false advertising, etc. But now, with the standardization of e-commerce platforms and the strengthening of consumer rights and interests, the online shopping environment has been improved, and the shopping experience of consumers has been continuously improved.
14. In the past, telecommunication fraud cases were frequent, and people's security awareness needed to be improved urgently. Now, with the popularization of awareness of telecom fraud prevention and the intensification of crackdown, the number of telecom fraud cases has dropped significantly, and the people's sense of security has been continuously enhanced.
15. In the past, college students' employment options were relatively simple, and most of them tended to be in traditional industries. Nowadays, with the rise of emerging industries and the diversification of talent needs, college students have more employment options, and emerging industries have become the new favorites of employment.
16. Historically, companies have tended to focus on academic qualifications and experience when hiring. However, now that more and more companies are beginning to pay attention to the innovation ability and potential of their employees, academic qualifications are no longer the only criterion for job hunting.
17. Previously, the domestic tourism market was relatively sluggish, and people were more willing to choose to travel abroad. But now, with the abundance of domestic tourism resources and preferential tourism policies, the domestic tourism market is hot, and more and more Chinese people choose to travel in China.
18. In the past, people did not pay much attention to healthy eating, and consumed more fast food, greasy food, etc. Now, with the improvement of health awareness, people pay more attention to healthy diet, and the consumption of green food and light food has gradually become a trend.
19. Once upon a time, the concept of the sharing economy was relatively unfamiliar. However, with the rise of the sharing economy such as shared bicycles and shared accommodation, people's lifestyles have changed, and the sharing economy has become a new trend.
20. In the past, enterprises paid more attention to scale expansion in the process of development, ignoring quality and efficiency. Now, with the intensification of market competition and the diversification of consumer demand, companies have begun to focus on innovation and quality improvement to adapt to market changes.
21. Previously, consumers were more interested in cheaper prices when shopping. However, now more and more consumers are beginning to pay attention to the quality and brand of goods, and pursue a high quality of life.
22. In the past, loneliness and lack of social activities were common among older people. Now, with the development of the Internet and the popularity of social platforms, the elderly have also begun to embrace digital life, keeping in touch with family and friends through the Internet, and enriching their lives.
23. In the past, companies paid more attention to the educational background of candidates when recruiting. Now, with the intensification of talent competition, enterprises have begun to pay attention to the actual ability and potential of candidates, and academic qualifications are no longer the only evaluation criteria.
24. Previously, there was a low awareness of privacy protection.
25. Now, with the development of big data and artificial intelligence technology, people's awareness of privacy protection has gradually increased, and higher requirements have been put forward for the security of personal information.
26. In the past, consumers relied heavily on traditional offline channels when shopping. Now, with the rapid development of e-commerce, online shopping has become mainstream, and consumers can enjoy a convenient shopping experience anytime, anywhere.
27. In the past, companies paid more attention to advertising and channel development in marketing. Now, with the rise of social media, companies are using big data analytics and precision marketing to reach their target consumers more accurately.
28. Previously, young people faced employment pressures and sought stability and security. Nowadays, more and more young people are embracing uncertainty, pursuing self-growth and career challenges, and their expectations for work are more diverse and personalized.
29. In the past, the distribution of educational resources was extremely uneven, with significant disparities between urban and rural areas and between regions. Now, with the popularization and development of online education, high-quality educational resources have been more widely disseminated, narrowing educational inequality to a certain extent.
30. Historically, access to health services has been limited by geography and time. Now, with the development of telemedicine and online medical consultations, patients can have more convenient access to specialized medical services, especially for patients in remote areas, which is a huge boon.
31. Previously, corporate innovation relied mainly on independent R&D and technological breakthroughs. Now, with the rise of cross-border cooperation and open innovation, enterprises can achieve resource sharing and common development through cooperation with other industries and fields.
32. In the past, the elderly mainly relied on traditional pension methods after retirement, and their lives were relatively simple. Now, with the change of the concept of old-age care and the development of old-age care, the elderly have more opportunities to participate in social activities and enjoy a higher quality of life.
33. In the past, companies paid more attention to the professional skills of candidates when recruiting. Now, with the advent of the VUCA era (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity), companies are starting to focus on adaptability, innovation, and cross-cutting thinking in candidates.
34. Previously, consumers were primarily concerned with price and quality when purchasing goods. Now, with the increase in consumer demand for personalization and customization, enterprises need to pay more attention to product design and user experience to meet the diverse needs of consumers.
35. In the past, enterprises focused more on short-term interests and scale expansion in the process of development. Now, with the concept of sustainability taking hold, companies are starting to focus on long-term strategies and the balance of environmental, social and governance (ESG).
36. In the past, students relied mainly on traditional classroom education and paper-based textbooks in their learning process. Now, with the development of online education and digital teaching materials, students can be more flexible in how they learn when and how they learn, improving learning efficiency.
37. Previously, businesses relied heavily on traditional advertising channels for their marketing and promotional activities. Now, with the rise of content marketing and social media, businesses are enabling more effective brand communication by creating valuable content and creating an emotional connection with consumers.
38. In the past, people relied mainly on traditional modes of transport such as buses and taxis for travel. Now, with the development of the sharing economy and the promotion of new energy vehicles, people can choose more convenient and environmentally friendly travel methods, such as sharing bicycles, sharing cars, etc.
39. In the past, enterprises paid more attention to hierarchy and authority in the management process. Now, with the rise of flat management and service-oriented leadership, companies are focusing on employee engagement and collaboration to promote innovation and efficiency in their teams.
40. Previously, consumers were primarily concerned with the price and quality of goods when shopping. Now, with the increase in consumption upgrading and personalized demand, consumers pay more attention to the spiritual value and brand story of products, and pursue meaningful consumption experience.