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Maximizing the Role of Chambers of Commerce in Promoting Economic Growth and Pushing the High-Quality Development of Shandong to A New Level

2019-04-15 09:48

Reported by Li Zilu and Zhang Guodong, Jinan

On the morning of April 9, Shandong Provincial Party Committee and the People's Government of Shandong Province held the Symposium for Presidents of Domestic and Overseas Chambers of Commerce in Shandong (the Symposium). In thoroughly applying the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech at a symposium on private enterprises last year, the Symposium introduced Shandong’s economic and social development to these presidents and listened to their opinions and suggestions on the implementation of eight development strategies including the replacement of old growth drivers with new ones, with the purpose of renewing friendship, seeking cooperation and promoting the development of Shandong.

Liu Jiayi, Secretary of Shandong Provincial Party Committee, Gong Zheng, Deputy Secretary of Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Shandong Province attended the Symposium and delivered speeches respectively.

At the Symposium, Wu Lichun, Zhao Tao, Shi Qianping, Wang Bing, Gao Hongyan, Guo Baifeng, Jiang Nan, Wang Lixin, Lu Jianlin, Shi Jianguo and other representatives and presidents of these chambers of commerce shared insights and suggestions based on their own experience. Liu Jiayi and Gong Zheng listened carefully to every speech and made in-depth exchanges with all attendees.

Touched and inspired by the speeches of other presidents, Liu Jiayi pointed out that relevant departments should put together and sort out the suggestions put forward by everyone, and study and put in place them one by one. He said that on the basis of in-depth researches to understand Shandong Province in 2017 and with focus on top-level design and development layout in 2018, we have formed an overall development pattern guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The pattern sets a goal that Shandong should take the lead in the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects and the new journey of socialist modernization, and make new advances on all fronts in building a modernized powerhouse in the new era. The pattern is supported by eight strategic layouts, namely, the replacement of old growth drivers with new ones, rural revitalization, the province with strong marine economy, the three tough battles, military-civilian integration, creation of new highland for opening to the outside world, coordinated development of different regions, and major infrastructure construction, guaranteed by deepening reform in an all-round way and guided by exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance. Breakthroughs and solid progress have been made in a series of key tasks of Shandong to pursue the high-quality development. We uphold the “two no irresolution” principles (This refers to no irresolution in consolidating and developing the public sector, and no irresolution in encouraging, supporting, and guiding the development of the non-public sector) and “three no-changes” (There is no change in the role and function of non-public sector in our economic and social development. Our policies in encouraging, supporting and guiding the development of the non-public sector of the economy have not changed, nor have our policies in providing favorable environment and more opportunities for the sector), work actively to foster a new type of cordial and clean relationship between government and business. By focusing our efforts on the pain points, difficulties and blocking points of private economy development, and on talent attraction, policy implementation and factor guarantee, we have further invigorated the private economy growth. He urged the presidents of all chambers of commerce and private entrepreneurs to focus on the construction of Shandong to a modern province with powerful economy in the new era, and encouraged them to participate in the implementation of the eight development strategies, fully support Shandong to build a new highland for opening up, give full play to the advantages and agglomeration effects of "investment promotion and talent attraction", take the initiative to walk in the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, actively promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and shape a Shandong chapter of excellent development across China. Liu also hoped that these chambers of commerce at all levels can attach great importance to self-improvement and serve as a booster for the development of Shandong. As our hometown, Shandong, together with Shandong people, will as always support all chambers of commerce and businessmen in Shandong and welcome you to come back home often.

Gong Zheng responded to the suggestions of all presidents. He said that General Secretary Xi Jinping is very concerned about the development of Shandong and has high expectations for it. In the new era, Shandong will renew itself with broad platforms and bright prospects. We feel more confident in applying the principle that "development is the top priority", and are working hard to implement the eight development strategies, carry out major projects like replacing old growth drivers with new ones, foster and strengthen clusters of Shandong province's ten mainstay industries and provide strong impetus for the province's high-quality development. We have made more solid efforts to implement the policy that "talent are the primary resources", comprehensively coordinate the manpower and talent, and strive to attract, serve and motivate more and more talent from all over the world. We have a clearer path to implement the principle that "innovation is the primary driving force". We are boosting integrated development and innovation, coordinating efforts of the government, enterprises, universities, research institutions, financing institutions, intermediary organizations and consumers, improving the synergy of the innovation chain, industry chain, talent chain, and capital chain, seeking cooperation of independent innovation and offshore innovation, and concerting the development in the eastern with that in the central and western regions. Through such efforts, we are constantly invigorating the innovation, entrepreneurship and creation. We are more precise in our efforts to foster a new type of cordial and clean relationship between government and business, and are making concerted efforts to promote the development of the "1+4" five major ecosystems, continue to deepen the reform of "getting things done right at the first time", and take solid measures to act on the service philosophy featuring "putting ourselves in other people's shoes, taking the initiative to provide services, ensuring a response to each and every need, imposing no interference if no needs expressed and focusing on the evaluation of results", so as to create an even friendlier environment for main market players in Shandong. Mr. Gong also hoped that all chambers of commerce can exert their advantages of extensive contacts, well-informed information and rich resources to publicize and promote Shandong, and play their part in promoting Shandong's high-quality development by promoting investment, attracting talent, and gathering innovative elements.

The Symposium was also attended by leaders of Shandong Province including Zhang Jiangting and Wang Suilian, presidents and secretary-generals of foreign and domestic chambers of commerce in Shandong, as well as heads of relevant departments. 


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