Director Zheng Zhaejie presided over the symposium for private enterprises to listen to opinions and suggestions on next year's economic work.

On December 26, Zheng Zhajie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, presided over a symposium with private enterprises to discuss the implementation of decisions made at the Central Economic Work Conference and to hear suggestions and opinions from private enterprises on how to improve economic work next year. Some private enterprise leaders from areas such as household appliances, automotive components manufacturing, agricultural and animal products processing, education and information technology, and biopharmaceutical research and development participated in the symposium. During the symposium, the enterprise leaders analyzed the opportunities and challenges facing their industries next year based on their own development situations, and expressed their commitment to adapt to changes, seize development opportunities, and contribute to high-quality economic and social development through the better development of their own companies. They also suggested that the government increase support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment for private enterprises in the coming year, optimize the implementation of policies related to "two new" industries, and further enhance the supervision of special government funds and expedite the clearance of overdue payments to enterprises. Director Zheng Zhajie attentively listened to the concerns and demands of the participating enterprises, and responded to them one by one during the interactive exchange. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that macroeconomic policies are felt by micro-level businesses, helping them solve problems, and improving the business environment. He assured that issues raised during the symposium will be addressed through perfected policies for general issues, and through individual coordination for specific cases. He encouraged businesses to remain confident in their development, face difficulties in a rational manner, tap into their potential, enhance their capabilities, and seize opportunities for growth. The National Development and Reform Commission will continue to implement the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference, focusing on expanding domestic demand, strengthening independent innovation, deepening reform and opening up, and continuously stimulating dynamics for high-quality development to ensure a strong start for the next five-year plan. Vice Director Zheng Bei, Secretary-General Yuan Da, and key officials from the Comprehensive Department, Private Enterprise Bureau, and Industry Department of the National Development and Reform Commission also attended the symposium. This article was originally published on the official WeChat account of the National Development and Reform Commission, and edited by GMTEight: Jiang Yuanhua.