# SMEs

Latest news and articles about SMEs

Total: 11 articles found

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Policy & Regulation

China Market Regulator Warns Big Firms Over Delayed Payments to SMEs

Market regulators invoke unfair competition rules to curb prolonged payment cycles and protect supply chain liquidity.

NetEaseSep 14, 2026, 06:51 PM
#Regulation#SAMR#Supply Chain
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Policy & Regulation

China Tightens Disclosure Rules on Listed Firms Overdue Payments to Small Businesses

Regulators require companies to disclose delayed payments in sustainability reports and public credit platforms to ease SME cash flow pressures.

China News ServiceSep 14, 2026, 01:21 PM
#China#CSRC#SMEs
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Policy & Regulation

China Targets Corporate Arrears to SMEs with Stricter Payment Rules

Multiple ministries coordinate curbs on extended supplier credit, predatory supply chain platforms, and commercial paper abuse.

National Business DailySep 14, 2026, 12:21 PM
#China Economy#SMEs#Supply Chain Finance
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Policy & Regulation

China Mandates Stricter Payment Rules to Protect SMEs from Large Corporate Delays

A State Council circular caps digital payment vouchers at six months, mandates cash settlements for central state firms, and steps up disclosures.

People's DailySep 10, 2026, 05:51 PM
#SMEs#State Council#Supply Chain Finance
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Policy & Regulation

China Pledges Market Support and Regional Ties at APEC SME Ministerial

Speaking in Guangzhou, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing emphasized specialized innovation and promised stability for foreign small enterprises operating in China.

People's DailySep 4, 2026, 12:51 PM
#APEC#SMEs#Zhang Guoqing
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Policy & Regulation

China Unveils Three-Year Plan to Support AI Startups and Solo Developers

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology targets 10,000 new tech SMEs and backs one-person companies.

People's DailySep 4, 2026, 11:51 AM
#China#Artificial Intelligence#MIIT
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Policy & Regulation

China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to Upgrade SMEs and Deepen Tech Support

Ten ministries set 2030 targets for 22,000 Little Giants, subsidized computing power, and a second national SME fund.

National Business DailySep 3, 2026, 04:21 PM
#China#SMEs#Industrial Policy
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Business & Industry

China's Inclusive Loans to Small Businesses Rise 8% in Second Quarter

Official data shows banking and insurance assets continued steady expansion alongside growth in micro-enterprise lending.

State Council of ChinaAug 29, 2026, 09:21 PM
#Banking#Inclusive Finance#Chinese Economy
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Policy & Regulation

China to Host 32nd APEC SME Ministerial Meeting in Guangzhou

The September gathering will focus on digital enablement, technological innovation, and regional cross-border cooperation.

People's DailyAug 24, 2026, 04:51 PM
#APEC#Trade & Commerce#SMEs
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Policy & Regulation

China Moves to Clear Corporate Arrears and Build Next-Gen Networks

Premier Li Qiang chairs a State Council meeting deploying targeted financial tools for corporate debt clearance and approving key administrative drafts.

People's DailyAug 21, 2026, 04:51 PM
#State Council#Corporate Debt#Telecommunications
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Business & Industry

China Life Expands Enterprise Annuity Coverage in Sichuan and Chongqing

Local pilots for talent and industrial park collective plans help small and medium enterprises access supplementary pensions.

People's DailyJul 27, 2026, 01:40 PM
#Pension Finance#China Life#SMEs