China Seeks Feedback From Private Sector on What It Can Do Better

Workers produce wiring harnesses at an auto parts manufacturer in Sichuan in July. Private businesses typically absorb a large portion of the young workforce. Photo: VCG

What’s new: China’s State Council has launched a platform to ask private enterprises to share the difficulties they face when operating their businesses, as part of broader efforts to bolster corporate confidence and revive the private sector.

The online platform launched on Friday by the country’s cabinet is seeking feedback on 10 areas, most of which are related to unfounded obstruction, excessive administrative procedures or unfair practices imposed on private enterprises by local authorities and departments.