Now that we have entered July, looking back on the first half of the year, have you noticed 22 anomalies that are happening in 2024:
1. The number of Chinese tourists has decreased, and the number of foreign tourists has surged. According to statistics, in the first quarter of this year, 1.988 million foreigners entered the country without visas, a year-on-year increase of 266.1%.
2. There are fewer and fewer wedding cars on the road. —— Changes in the concept of marriage, or increased economic pressure, have led to a decline in the marriage rate and a decrease in the number of marital cars.
3. The streets are full of stalls again. —— Under the influence of the epidemic, the traditional business model has been impacted, and the stall economy has been favored as a low-cost entrepreneurial method.
4. The earth's climate is abnormal, and the probability of La Niña phenomenon increases. -- Forecasts show a significant increase in the likelihood of La Niña later this summer.
5. Japanese cars are difficult to sell at reduced prices, and sales of domestic cars are increasing. -- Toyota-Honda's sales in China declined, while domestic brands such as BYD saw strong sales.
6. The Korean Wave is ebbing day by day, and the Chinese Wave is rising. ——Young people prefer Chinese culture such as Guoman and Hanfu.
7. More and more young people choose to return to their hometowns for development. —— With the high cost of living and fierce competition in big cities, young people are starting to consider returning to their hometowns to develop and enjoy a more comfortable life.
8. There are not as many people in the gym as there used to be. —— Under the influence of the epidemic, people's fitness habits have changed, or the gym charges are higher, resulting in a decline in gym traffic.
9. The second-hand car market has become more active. —— Consumers' concept of buying cars has changed, focusing on cost performance, and the second-hand car market has become more prosperous.
10. The scale of the pet market is constantly expanding. —— The increasing demand for pet companionship has driven the expansion of the pet market.
11. The kindergarten cannot recruit new students. - Declining fertility rates, or changes in the concept of family education, lead to a decrease in the enrolment rate of new kindergarten students.
12. There are fewer people buying houses. —— Housing prices are high, there is pressure to buy a house, or consumers have changed their perception of buying a house, resulting in a decrease in the demand for buying a house.
13. Tourist attractions are not as crowded as they used to be. - Travel demand is fragmented, or consumers are more focused on personalizing the travel experience and avoiding crowded attractions.
14. The number of takeaway orders seems to have declined. —— The concept of healthy eating has increased, or the food delivery market has become saturated, resulting in a decrease in takeaway orders.
15. Human activities have a significant impact on the climate. - Scientists have found that human activities are increasingly influencing climate change.
16. The popularity of community group buying has increased. —— Consumers' demand for convenient and affordable shopping methods has increased, driving the popularity of community group buying models.
17. Domestic products have counterattacked in an all-round way, and the sales of imported goods have declined. -- Sales of domestic brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi increased, while sales of international brands such as Apple declined.
18. Consumer preferences change, pursuing quality rather than brand. ——More than 40% of consumers pay more attention to quality than brand premium.
19. The global crop market is facing challenges. -- La Niña could lead to the risk of reduced global agricultural production.
20. Extreme weather events are frequent. -- Global warming is intensifying, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods are becoming more frequent.
21. North-south climate anomalies. -- The reversal of the north-south climate pattern in 2024 may be related to the abnormal change of atmospheric circulation.
22. It is becoming more and more difficult to do business in physical stores. —— The popularity of e-commerce and online shopping has led to a decrease in physical store traffic and increased competition.