Hot spot one: The industrial economy is off to a steady start

1746-IV16 Reporter: The main indicators of industrial production in the first two months were better than expected, but the growth rate began to decline in March, showing a downward trend. How does the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology view the current operation of the industrial economy? What measures will be taken in the next step to promote stable industrial growth?

Luo Junjie: Since the beginning of this year, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee and The State Council, under the joint efforts of various regions and departments, various policies and measures for stable growth of the industrial economy have continued to work. The industrial economy achieved a steady start in the first quarter, continuing the good momentum of stable recovery. In the first quarter, the value-added of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 6.5% year-on-year, up from 2.6 percentage points in the fourth quarter of last year. At present, under the influence of some environmental factors at home and abroad, some new problems and new challenges did emerge in the industrial economy in March, such as the blocking of the industrial chain and supply chain, the production and operation of small and medium-sized enterprises have also encountered some difficulties, and the prices of bulk raw materials are still fluctuating at a high level, which has led to a slowdown in some indicators and increased downward pressure. However, at the same time, we must also see that the long-term fundamentals of our economy have not changed, and the overall trend of recovery and development has not changed, and there is still a solid foundation for boosting the industrial economy.

1746-IV16 In this regard, there are still several good basic conditions. First, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee and The State Council, we have the confidence and confidence to calmly respond to risks and challenges in all aspects, and coordinate epidemic prevention and control with economic and social development. Adhering to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability and deepening supply-side structural reform, it should be said that this is a strong political guarantee for boosting the industrial economy. Second, since the fourth quarter of last year, many policy measures to stabilize industrial growth have been introduced, and they are gradually showing their effect. Third, China’s industrial development has great resilience and potential, the construction of a new development pattern is accelerating, the industrial chain and supply chain remain stable, and new drivers are strengthening.

In the next step, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will resolutely implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and The State Council, adhere to the stability of the word, seek progress in stability, strengthen forward-looking prediction, do a good job of cross-cycle adjustment, implement precise hedging, strive to promote the smooth operation of the industrial economy and improve the quality and upgrade, and strive to achieve a smooth continuation in the second quarter to provide solid support for the stability of the macroeconomic market. The main work is as follows:

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1746-IV16 First, we need to firmly implement policies. It is necessary to strengthen overall planning and coordination, and vigorously promote the implementation of the implementation plan for invigorating the operation of the industrial economy and a number of policies to promote the steady growth of the industrial economy. Organize and carry out a comprehensive inspection of the country to reduce the burden on enterprises and promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, take stable industrial growth as a key content, inform the main indicators of industrial economy in various regions on a monthly basis, and consolidate local responsibilities. At the same time, in response to changes in the situation, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is also studying and reserving some successive policy measures for stable industrial growth.

Second, a number of measures to open up the industrial chain and supply chain blocking card points. Establish a “white list” system for key industrial chain supply chain enterprises, and ensure the stability and smooth flow of key industrial chain supply chain by strengthening ministerial and provincial coordination and cross-regional coordination. We will increase efforts to ensure the supply and price of important raw materials, and strengthen the supply of key products such as potash fertilizer and rare and precious metals. Continue to implement the automotive chip attack action, make every effort to improve the chip supply capacity, promote leading enterprises to strengthen the chain, and actively help enterprises coordinate to solve difficult problems such as factor guarantee.

1746-IV16 Third, we will do everything possible to help small and medium-sized enterprises tide over difficulties. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will strive to promote the implementation of the policies that have been issued to help enterprises and benefit enterprises, and carry out an in-depth service action of “benefiting enterprises together” small and medium-sized enterprises. Jointly with relevant departments, we will study policies and measures to further help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and create a favorable environment for the development of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Jointly with relevant departments to carry out special rectification actions on the “three chaos” problems related to enterprises, and further promote the prevention and resolution of arrears of small and medium-sized enterprises. Give full play to the role of industry associations as a bridge, timely understand the real feelings of small and medium-sized enterprises, do a solid job of policy promotion, precise assistance and other work, and strive to boost enterprise expectations.

Fourth, we will accelerate investment in major projects to tap new consumption potential. Promote the acceleration of the implementation of major projects and projects in the “14th Five-Year Plan” of the manufacturing industry, support a number of major technological transformation projects for energy conservation and carbon reduction, guide basic telecommunications enterprises to deploy 5G base station construction in advance, promote the formation of physical workload as soon as possible, and give full play to the role of investment driving hedging. We will improve a new round of activities to bring new energy vehicles to the countryside, launch pilot cities for comprehensive electrification of vehicles in the public sector, jointly launch the fourth “Double Shopping Festival” with relevant departments, cultivate a number of information consumption demonstration cities and demonstration projects, accelerate the integration of 5G technology with vertical industries such as energy, education, and cultural tourism, and vigorously tap consumption potential.