Tea Beverage Chains:

1. Heytea's Vietnam expansion derailed after app displayed "nine-dash line" map, triggering public outrage.

2. Heytea closed 146 stores while opening only 12 in three months, indicating major restructuring.

3. Nayuki faces financial crisis with projected 2024 losses of 8.8-9.7 billion yuan, stock down 20%.

4. China's tea beverage market reached 354.72 billion yuan in 2024 despite growing competition challenges.

Macroeconomic Issues:

5. China battles persistent deflation despite stimulus efforts, reflecting weak domestic demand.

6. February CPI fell 0.7% while factory prices declined for 29th consecutive month.

7. February new loans dropped to 1.01 trillion yuan amid rising US-China trade tensions.

8. Mixed economic indicators show retail growth but unemployment at two-year high of 5.4%.

Consumer Protection Issues:

9. "Water-injected shrimp" scandal exposed illegal chemical processing to increase weight.

10. Unhygienic disposable underwear production revealed without proper sterilization.

11. "Additive-free" soy sauce testing found heavy metals within safety limits.

12. Whole-house interior design generated 21,000+ complaints about delays and hidden costs.

Real Estate Sector:

13. Property stocks surged following government support policies to stabilize the market.

14. Swire Properties posted first loss in 13 years while mainland China operations outperformed Hong Kong.

15. Chengdu Greenland project suspended after presale funds were misappropriated for loan repayments.