Interference with the central government's major policies! Economic Daily article: Cannot treat smearing private enterprises as business

In recent years, various erroneous statements have occasionally emerged in society around the "two unwavering principles", especially by some online writers who heavily smear private enterprises and entrepreneurs, profiting greatly through cash flow. At the same time, it has also sparked public opinion waves such as denying the private economy. The call for "private enterprises to dare to take risks" has been greatly affected, interfering with the central government's overall policy.

On August 1st of this year, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice on the implementation of several recent measures to promote the development of the private economy, proposing to crack down on the "online black mouth" and "black industry chain" of private enterprises and entrepreneurs who deliberately speculate, spread rumors, and smear in accordance with the law. This is a pragmatic move to optimize the development environment of private enterprises. However, there are still some media outlets and self media outlets that intentionally or unintentionally use one-sided information in their reports on private enterprises, resulting in erroneous public opinion guidance. On September 9th, a certain media outlet issued an apology statement, stating that their previous article "Liu Qiangdong, Unable to Return: 64 billion yuan cashed out in 6 years, and his mansion in his hometown was splashed with paint late at night" made a factual error in calculating the amount of shares to be reduced. They adopted one-sided information during the investigation and visit, and therefore expressed their sincerest apologies to Liu Qiangdong and JD.com. Spreading rumors and running away with a broken leg, this apology is also very warning.

In recent years, the central government has repeatedly emphasized on different occasions that "we must always adhere to the 'two unwavering principles',' three unchanging principles', and always treat private enterprises and entrepreneurs as our own people," with a clear and consistent stance. The 31 policies recently introduced to promote the development of the private economy have clearly put forward the strategic goal of "promoting the growth, optimization, and strength of the private economy", releasing policy signals to support the development and growth of the private economy, and boosting the confidence of private enterprises.

The private economy is an important achievement in the development of socialist market economy, an important force in promoting the development of socialist market economy, and an important subject in promoting supply side structural reform, promoting high-quality development, and building a modern economic system. Over the past 40 years, China's private economy has grown from small to large and from weak to strong, continuously developing and growing. In summary, the private economy contributes over 50% of tax revenue, over 60% of GDP, over 70% of technological innovation achievements, over 80% of urban labor employment, and over 90% of the number of enterprises. The private economy in China has become the main field of entrepreneurship and employment, an important subject of technological innovation, and an important source of national taxation. It has played an important role in the development of China's socialist market economy, the transformation of government functions, the transfer of surplus rural labor, and the exploration of international markets. For a long time, the vast number of private entrepreneurs have organized and led millions of workers to work hard, start businesses through hard work, and continuously innovate with a pioneering innovation consciousness and a persistent spirit of struggle. The development of China's economy can create China's miracle, and the private economy plays an indispensable role. Valuing the spirit of entrepreneurship and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of private entrepreneurs is also an essential aspect of developing a higher-level socialist market economy.

To provide a good and stable expectation for the development of the private economy, it is essential to create a good public opinion atmosphere for private entrepreneurs. The National Cyberspace Administration of China has recently launched a special action plan called "Clearing and Optimizing the Business Network Environment to Protect the Legitimate Rights and Interests of Enterprises", which has deployed guidance to local Cyberspace Administration to actively accept and dispose of illegal information related to enterprises and entrepreneurs, and work together to defend the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs. It can be said that the consensus on protecting the rights and interests of private entrepreneurs has long been highly condensed, and the statements and relevant deployments of all parties have also strengthened the confidence and expectations of private entrepreneurs. Next, functional departments and relevant platforms should resolutely take action and not tolerate false reports and inappropriate remarks that distort and smear private enterprises and entrepreneurs.

China's economic development has embarked on a new journey, calling for more capable and willing entrepreneurs to take active and proactive actions. In the new situation where opportunities and challenges coexist, they should step into the situation and show their skills. One of the important prerequisites is to create a healthy and favorable public opinion environment for them, so that they can completely avoid the disadvantageous situation of being easily blamed, and do business and seek development with peace of mind.