The "Superiority" at Sam's Club: A Social Mirror in ConsumerismFrom a sociological perspective, consumption has become an identity marker. Different consumption levels delineate distinct social groups, with consumerist culture fueling this phenomenon...

Non-rational consumption and rational consumerismIn recent years, with the rapid development of technology and the improvement of living standards, the replacement speed of electronic products is becoming faster and faster. As a popular product in the high-end smart phone market, the iPhone is expensive yet still attracts young people's pursuit...

Alipay User Tiers: Wealth Stratification or Consumer Discrimination?Alipay has recently launched a user tier system, differentiating interface colors and services based on user asset levels, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Some perceive this as blatant consumer discrimination, while others see it as perfectly acceptable...

Aihuishou: Industry Giant or Consumer Rights Blind Spot?The booming secondhand electronics market has emerged as the third largest consumer sector after real estate and automobiles. However, issues lurking beneath this market prosperity have become increasingly evident...

Are Chinese Consumers Overprotected?Overall, consumer protection in China is not excessive, but rather still insufficient."Returnless refund" has recently become a hot topic on social media...

From Durable "Antique" to Short-Lived "Fast-Moving Consumer Goods": The Evolution of Electric FansWhen it comes to electric fans from the 1980s, many people are amazed by their incredible durability. Many of them were able to function for 20 to 30 years...

Cable TV Upgrade Turns Mandatory: Chaos in Digital Set-top Box Fees, Who Will Speak for Consumers?On July 23rd, I received a reminder call from the cable company informing me that my annual fee would expire on the 28th, so I topped up my account online with 300 yuan. The next day, however, my cable TV suddenly went out...

Consumer Traps: Takeaway Packaging Fees, TV Subscription Traps, Parking Charges - Who's in Charge?Takeaway platforms are undoubtedly one of the worst offenders when it comes to unreasonable charges. As people's lives become increasingly fast-paced, many are exhausted by the end of the workday and just want to relax...

The reduction in the price of Huawei Mate 60 series has caused a heat of discussion among consumers: They look forward to the release of new productsTitle: Huawei Mate 60 series launches with thrilling price reduction, causing market excitement around new product unveilingWith the news of the official launch of the official price reduction campaign for Huawei Mate 60 series mobile phones on August 15, this series has made its first reduction since its release. According to reports from the official consumer service hotline staff of the Nankucai fast-update, the Mate 60 series now does have this price reduction campaign...

Title: Changes in the China Mobile Phone Market: Rise of National Brands and Consumer ChoiceWith the rise of the world's second largest economy, China's mobile phone market is thriving. While the domestic smartphones are not yet fully mature, major mobile phone brands compete fiercely in the market...