BEIJING: China is moving closer to its first basic law specifically focused on the development of the private sector, as a draft was released for public input on Thursday.
The draft, with 77 articles in nine chapters, features equal treatment and protection of private sector businesses. Its formulation aims to create a law-based environment that is more conducive to the growth of all economic sectors, including the private sector, experts told media.
Qi Xiangdong, vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, told financial media Cailian Press that a law-based market is the best business environment and the draft law is practical and effective.
He added that the draft reflects the expectations of private enterprises and clearly defines the responsibilities of various departments and localities.
The draft private sector promotion law includes provisions on ensuring private businesses’ fair participation and competition in the market, improving the investment and financing environment for these businesses, supporting their technological innovations, optimizing services for them and strengthening the protection of their rights and interests.
It also covers measures to better regulate and guide the enterprises, to promote the healthy development of private businesses and the healthy growth of relevant businesspersons, while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of their employees.
According to the draft, the state will implement a nationwide unified negative list system for market access. In areas not included in the negative list, all types of economic entities, including private enterprises, will be allowed equal access in accordance with the law.
Wang Yi, vice-president of Renmin University of China, stated that the draft law devotes a significant amount of attention to supporting technological innovation and presents many practical measures.
The draft proposes supporting private enterprises in investing and starting businesses in strategic emerging industries and future industries. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
