Firmly promoting the development and growth of the private economy

In history, Linyi, Shandong, which was known as the "four blockades", had no access to boats or cars, and had no domestic or foreign goods, has developed into the largest market cluster and an important logistics turnover center in the country. Analyzing the mystery behind Linyi's sudden rise in the field of commercial logistics, the key point is that the local government always adheres to the policy of "rest assured, let go, be bold, and let go", vigorously supports and expands business entities, and firmly promotes the development and growth of the private economy.

From the research report on the commercial capital of Linyi published in this newspaper, one can truly feel the open spirit and inclusive attitude of Linyi. The Linyi market started with small street stalls at the beginning of the reform and opening up. The competent department set up stalls spontaneously by the masses, guided by the situation, invested in the construction of a greenhouse style market, and introduced the "Four Similarities" that attach equal importance to the individual and private economy, provide equal service support, support and protection, and treat the government equally. The "Five Similarities" policy also includes unlimited development speed, number of employees, scale of operation, scope of operation, and mode of operation. When building a professional market, we also break the common practice of "the market must be invested and constructed by the industrial and commercial department", and propose a development strategy of "diversified investment, professional operation, releasing water for fish farming, and improving services" to support the comprehensive development and construction of professional wholesale markets by private enterprises. Put what should be placed in place and manage what should be managed to the end. The government focuses on serving enterprises, helping them solve difficult problems and achieve practical results. Nowadays, the private economy contributes over 90% of Linyi's operating income, over 90% of its industrial tax revenue, and over 90% of its employment. Private entrepreneurs have become contributors to the local economic development.

Supporting the development of private enterprises is a consistent policy of the Party Central Committee.

To firmly promote the development and growth of the private economy and further stimulate the driving force and vitality of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creation among private entrepreneurs, it is necessary to provide practical support in various aspects such as market access, business environment, tax reduction and fee reduction, and financing. From the practice of reform and modernization construction, under the guidance of the Party's policies and guidelines, China's private economy has grown from small to large and from weak to strong. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the number of private enterprises has increased from 10.857 million in 2012 to over 47 million in 2022, more than doubling in 10 years; Among the national level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises, private enterprises account for over 80%; The number of private listed companies has exceeded 3000. But at the same time, it should also be noted that there is still much to be done to optimize the development environment of the private economy. This includes implementing the requirement for equal treatment of state-owned and private enterprises from both institutional and legal perspectives, and encouraging and supporting the development and growth of the private economy and private enterprises from policies and public opinion. Protect the property rights of private enterprises and the rights and interests of entrepreneurs in accordance with the law, review and revise laws, regulations, and policies related to enterprises, continuously break down barriers that affect equal access, improve the fair competition system, and strengthen management services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The key to enhancing trust lies in creating a favorable environment, which can lead to the success of a good enterprise. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed to optimize the development environment of private enterprises, emphasizing the improvement of market economy basic systems such as property rights protection, market access, fair competition, and social credit. The Central Economic Work Conference has made the practical implementation of the "two unwavering" as one of the key tasks of this year's economic work, and has made a series of policy deployments and mechanism arrangements to promote the development and growth of the private economy. Governments at all levels and relevant departments should strive to create a policy environment that is conducive to business and enterprises, a fair and transparent legal environment, a fair competition market environment, and a social environment that respects business and is pro business. They should help private economic personnel stabilize their development expectations, boost their confidence in development, and better integrate their wisdom and strength into the great cause of comprehensively building a socialist modernized country.