On February 11th, the People’s Government of Sichuan Provinceheld a symposium gathering representatives of SMEs in Sichuan and private enterprises in 2019. Mr. Yin Li, Vice Secretary of Sichuan Provincial Committee of the CPC, Governor of People’s Government of Sichuan Province, attended the symposium and delivered a speech. He stressed the necessity to implement the spirit of the important speeches of General Secretary Xi Jinping on promoting the healthy development of the private economy, and to carry out the 20 policies and measures of the provincial party committee and the provincial government to promote the healthy development of the private economy. We will continue to support private enterprises to become better and stronger, promote the development of Sichuan enterprises and the high-quality development of Sichuan's economy.

　　Numerous businessmen had spoken at the symposium and offered their suggestions regarding the work of Sichuan, including Liu Yonghao, Chairman of New Hope Group,Liu Hanyuan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tongwei Group, Cao Shiru,Chairman of Chengdu Hongqi Chain,Huang Yuancheng,Chairman of Yuan Cheng Group, Xu Bin, Chairman of Sichuan Jingshi Engineering Technology,Zhou Tao, CEO ofChengdu Shuzhilian Technology Group, Wang Shirui, founder and CEO of Medlinker, Song Wenli, Chairman of Sichuan Wanhui Education Services Corporation, Fan Jianchuan, Chairman of Chengdu Jianchuan Industrial Group, Liu Miao, Chairman of LuzhouLaojiao Corporation, Zhu Linlin, President of Keydom Technology Corporation, Du Bing, Chairman of Chengdu Yingxiang Catering Corporation, Qi Guichun, Chairman of Chengdu Huajian Investment (Group),Wang Dejun, Chairman of Zhonghengji Investment Group, Zhao Yuanming, Chairman of Yuankun Green Fruit Industry Co., Ltd., Wu Letian, President of Sichuan Yongyi Industrial Group Co., Ltd., TuXingyu, Chairman of Qingdao Zehao Group, Lin Chunfu, Chairman of Tibet Fuhai Industrial Group Co., Ltd., He Kai, Chairman of China Purui International Holdings Group,Zhaosi Jian, Chairman of Sichuan Kaiyuan Group,KouXuewen,Chairman of ShenzhenQizheng Group.Mr. Yin Li had an in-depth interaction with everyone present at the symposium.

　　On behalf of the provincial party committee and the provincial government, Mr. Yin Li gave his greetings to the representatives of SMEs and private enterprises in Sichuan, and wished everyone a happy New Year and a prosperous career. Mr. Yin Li introduced the development situation of Sichuan and the government's deployment plans for this year's economic work. He pointed out that in the face of the complicated economic situation at home and abroad, Sichuan must prevent and resolve major risks and hidden dangers, in the meantime, it is also faced with some rare development opportunities and advantages. Sichuan is the hometown of Sichuan merchants. The development opportunities enjoyed by Sichuan serve as common opportunities for everyone. We warmly welcome everyone to promote the “four-direction expansion, and across-the-board opening-up” and accelerate the construction of “5+1” modern industrial system. We will continue to lay out strategic plans to fight the three tough battles and combine the development plan of the enterprise to further increase investment in Sichuan, optimize its development distribution, extend its industrial chain, and seek common development together with Sichuan. Governments and departments at all levels should promote the implementation of the 20 policies and measures to promote the healthy development of the private economy, in order to solve the difficulties encountered in the development of enterprises. We must continue to deepen the reform of “streamlining distribution, delegating powers and improvingservices”, strengthen the protection of production factors, and strive to create a sound environment for enterprise development. Cadres at all levels should care about Sichuan merchants and private enterprises to perform government services, and build a new type of political and business relationship. He hoped that all entrepreneurs would carry forward the innovative spirit of initiative pioneers, pass on the fine traditions of diligence and courage, so as to continue to achieve new developments, and make greater contributions for better governance and prosperity.

　　Mr. Li Yunze, Vice Governor ofPeople’s Government of Sichuan Province, presided over the meeting. Mr. Wang Ning, Member of the Provincial Standing Committee, Vice Governor of People’s Government of Sichuan Province, Mr. Peng Yuxing, Vice Governor of People’s Government of Sichuan Province,Mr. Chen Fang and Mr. Ouyang Zehua, Vice Chairman of provincial CPPCC, andheadsof relevantprovincial departments, attended the meeting.