Original Title: Several Policy Measures to Intensify Efforts to Assist Enterprises in Overcoming Difficulties and Promote Stable and Healthy Economic Operation

To further assist market entities in overcoming difficulties, boost confidence, stabilize expectations, and focus on stabilizing economic operations, in accordance with the “Notice of the National Development and Reform Commission and Other Departments on Issuing the ‘Several Policies on Promoting the Recovery and Development of Troubled Industries in the Service Sector’” (Fagai Caijin [2022] No. 271),the "Notice on Issuing Several Policies to Promote Steady Growth of the Industrial Economy" (Fagui Chanyan [2022] No. 273) issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and other departments, and the "Notice of the Provincial Government on Issuing Several Policy Measures to Further Assist Market Entities in Overcoming Difficulties and Focus on Stabilizing Economic Growth" (Suzhengfa [2022] No. 1), among other requirements, and in light of the actual conditions of our city, these policy measures are hereby formulated.

I. Strengthening Fiscal and Tax Support

1. Relevant municipal departments shall coordinate existing special funds to provide financial support to small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMEs) that are temporarily facing operational difficulties but have marketable products, promising projects, and competitive technologies, as well as labor-intensive, service-oriented SMEs in the public welfare sector with high social benefits. Municipalities (counties) and districts are encouraged to establish or coordinate relief funds for SMEs to strengthen support for SMEs in the manufacturing sector.(Responsible Departments: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Finance Bureau, and other relevant departments; People’s Governments of all cities (counties) and districts; Wuxi Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee. All subsequent policy measures must be implemented by all cities (counties) and districts and will not be listed separately.)

2. Extend the temporary tax and fee deferral policy: Extend the policy implemented in the fourth quarter of 2021 allowing small, medium, and micro enterprises in the manufacturing sector to defer payment of certain taxes and fees for an additional six months; continue to implement preferential policies such as purchase subsidies for new energy vehicles, incentives for charging infrastructure, and reductions or exemptions from vehicle and vessel tax. (Responsible units: Municipal Taxation Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology)

3. Continue implementing policies such as VAT exemption for small-scale VAT taxpayers, income tax incentives for small and micro enterprises and individual businesses, inclusive tax reductions for small and micro enterprises, and additional tax deductions for R&D expenses. Expand the scope of entities eligible for local “six taxes and two fees” reduction policies and increase the intensity of income tax reductions for small and micro enterprises. Ensure that VAT carryforward refunds for small and micro enterprises are processed directly within six months. (Responsible Units: Municipal Taxation Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau)

4. Exempt agricultural product wholesale markets and farmers’ markets from property tax and urban land use tax. Exempt operational land used for urban bus depots and similar facilities from urban land use tax. Exempt enterprises undertaking policy-based commodity reserve operations from property tax and urban land use tax on their self-used properties and land.For taxpayers in industries severely affected by the pandemic—including accommodation and catering, culture, sports, and entertainment, transportation, tourism, retail, and warehousing—as well as small-scale VAT taxpayers, property tax and urban land use tax for 2022 will be temporarily exempted. Taxpayers in other industries facing genuine difficulties in production and operations may apply for reductions or exemptions from property tax and urban land use tax. (Responsible Units: Municipal Tax Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau)

5. Eligible enterprises facing difficulties may, upon approval, continue to defer payment of pension, unemployment, and work-related injury insurance premiums for up to six months. In coordinated regions where the accumulated surplus of the unemployment insurance fund from the previous year is sufficient to cover more than one year of payments, tourism enterprises significantly affected by the pandemic may temporarily defer payment of unemployment and work-related injury insurance premiums for a period not exceeding one year. During the deferral period, no late payment penalties will be imposed, and this will not affect the enterprise’s credit rating or the individual rights records of employees.In accordance with national directives, the national policy of temporarily reducing unemployment and work-related injury insurance contribution rates will continue to be implemented. Vocational skills training will be conducted, and training subsidy policies will be implemented as prescribed. Small, medium, and micro enterprises severely affected by the pandemic may apply to reduce their housing provident fund contribution ratios or defer payments in accordance with regulations. (Responsible Units: Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau, Municipal Tax Bureau, Municipal Housing Provident Fund Management Center)

6. Implement the “Escort Action” for unemployment insurance to support enterprises and stabilize jobs. For eligible participating enterprises in coordinated regions where the rollover balance of the previous year’s unemployment insurance fund has a reserve period of more than one year, continue to implement the unemployment insurance job stabilization rebate policy in accordance with regulations. Specifically, the rebate ratio for small, medium, and micro enterprises in 2022 will be increased from 60% to a maximum of 90%. Small and micro enterprises that hire college graduates will be granted social insurance subsidies and training subsidies in accordance with regulations.(Responsible Units: Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau)

7. Continue implementing the phased reduction in employee medical insurance contribution rates. The employer contribution rate for the city’s basic employee medical insurance will be temporarily reduced to 7%, and the employer contribution rate for supplementary employee medical insurance will be temporarily reduced to 0.6%. (Responsible Units: Municipal Medical Insurance Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau)

8. Accelerate the disbursement of funds, strengthen efforts to secure and utilize various special funds at the provincial level and above, and strive to allocate more than 70% of enterprise-related funding projects by the first half of 2022. Speed up the processing of export tax rebates, reducing the average processing time for standard export tax rebates to within 3 working days. (Responsible Departments: Municipal authorities in charge of enterprise support policies, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Taxation Bureau)

9. Comprehensive policies, such as performance bond insurance and a 10% deduction on bids from micro and small enterprises, will be implemented to support the participation of small, medium, and micro enterprises in government procurement. The entire government procurement process will be digitized; bid bonds will be fully abolished; the advance payment system will be improved; and the time required to sign government procurement contracts will be shortened. Efforts will be made to expand the coverage and volume of “Government Procurement Loans,” fully implement online financing for such loans, and provide unsecured, unguaranteed credit financing to winning bidders and successful suppliers.(Responsible Units: Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology)

II. Strengthen Financial Support

10. Guide the financial sector to pass on benefits to the real economy, promote a steady yet gradual decline in financial institutions’ lending rates, and ensure that the comprehensive financing costs for micro and small enterprises remain stable at a low level. Strengthen the assessment and evaluation of banks’ services to the real economy, guide financial resources toward manufacturing enterprises, and promote continued rapid growth in medium- and long-term loans for the manufacturing sector.Encourage banking financial institutions to provide unsecured loans to municipal-level and above “Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative” (“Little Giant”) enterprises, and implement a risk-sharing mechanism for loan losses that meet the criteria of the Credit Guarantee Fund. Support the issuance of credit enhancement pooled bonds for small and micro enterprises. (Responsible Departments: Municipal Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch, Wuxi Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Development and Reform Commission)

11. Ensure a smooth transition and continuity for the two monetary policy tools directly targeting the real economy: convert the Loan Deferral Support Tool for Inclusive Micro and Small Enterprises into the Inclusive Micro and Small Enterprise Loan Support Tool, and integrate the Credit Loan Support Plan for Inclusive Micro and Small Enterprises into the management of re-lending for agriculture and small businesses. The original credit loan support tool quota will be rolled over for continued use. Financial institutions with strong performance in disbursing inclusive micro and small enterprise loans will receive a financial reward equivalent to 1% of the incremental loan balance.(Responsible Units: People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch, Municipal Local Financial Regulatory Bureau)

12. Make effective use of the carbon emission reduction support tool to encourage financial institutions to accelerate the pace of credit disbursement, guide credit resources toward facilitating the accelerated low-carbon transformation and development of real economy enterprises, and support major carbon emission reduction projects. (Responsible Units: Municipal Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch, Wuxi Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau, Municipal Development and Reform Commission)

13. Leverage the role of the Municipal Credit Guarantee Fund for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises. Continue implementing the policy of reducing loan interest rates under the Credit Guarantee Fund during the pandemic prevention and control period, and prioritize supporting enterprises in the commerce and service sectors in enhancing their creditworthiness through the Fund. Encourage and guide financial institutions to tailor financing solutions—such as accounts receivable, order, warehouse receipt, and inventory pledges—to the specific characteristics of enterprises in offline retail, accommodation, and catering sectors. Provided that transactions are genuine and risks are controllable, these institutions should strengthen and innovate such financing methods to effectively alleviate financing difficulties in the commerce and service sectors.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision, Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Sub-branch, Wuxi Banking and Insurance Regulatory Sub-bureau)

14. Ensure a smooth transition from the policy on deferring principal and interest payments. For loans due from small and micro enterprises engaged in normal operations that meet the criteria for loan renewal, continued support shall be provided. Improve mechanisms for principal-free loan renewals and emergency bridging loans, and support banking institutions in extending revolving credit lines and on-demand loans to small, medium, and micro enterprises. Encourage banking and insurance institutions to actively fulfill their social responsibilities by proactively waiving or reducing service fees for small and micro enterprises facing operational difficulties due to the pandemic.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch, Wuxi Branch of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology)

III. Intensify Efforts to Streamline Fees and Reduce Burdens

15. For micro and small enterprises that meet the criteria set forth in the “Regulations on the Classification Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” (MIIT Joint Enterprise [2011] No. 300), continue to fully refund trade union dues. (Responsible Unit: Municipal Federation of Trade Unions)

16. Government departments and their affiliated units, as well as state-owned enterprises, must pay all due amounts on time and in full in accordance with contractual agreements and shall not delay payments to small and medium-sized enterprises under any pretext. Government agencies and public institutions purchasing goods, construction projects, or services from small and medium-sized enterprises shall make payment within 30 days of the delivery of goods, completion of projects, or provision of services, with a maximum delay of 60 days.It is strictly prohibited to evade the obligation of timely payment by refusing to sign contracts or by failing to specify specific payment deadlines and methods in contracts. Private enterprises are encouraged to honor contracts and maintain credibility; large enterprises are guided to set a good example by strictly fulfilling contracts and promptly paying accounts owed to SMEs, thereby jointly helping SMEs overcome difficulties. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Finance Bureau)

17. Continuously investigate and address instances where government agencies, public institutions, and large enterprises refuse or delay payment to SMEs. Accelerate the acceptance process for construction projects that have exceeded their construction period but have not yet been accepted. For projects that have reached individual completion and are ready for delivery, ensure timely final acceptance and handover for use. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Bureau of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Municipal Finance Bureau)

18. Advance the regulation of enterprise-related fees, strengthen supervision and enforcement regarding the fee practices of intermediary agencies, industry associations and chambers of commerce, transportation and logistics providers, utilities (water, electricity, gas, and heating), and commercial banks, ensure that preferential pricing and fee policies are fully implemented, and promote cost reduction and efficiency gains for market entities. (Responsible unit: Municipal Market Regulation Bureau)

IV. Supporting Industrial Transformation and Upgrading

19. Provide loan interest subsidies and grants for effective investments in “intelligent transformation and digital upgrading” projects for industrial enterprises. Offer free diagnostic services for “intelligent transformation and digital upgrading” to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and provide free training for personnel involved in such projects. Launch an initiative to establish smart manufacturing benchmarks, accelerate the development of key industrial internet platforms, smart factories, and industrial internet benchmark factories, and award incentives to enterprises recognized as national or provincial smart manufacturing benchmarks.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Finance Bureau)

20. Implement tiered cultivation of leading enterprises. Prioritize support through government-guided equity investment funds and angel investment funds for enterprises selected as our city’s “ChuYing” (Early-Stage), “DengLing” (High-Growth), and “Pre-Unicorn” enterprises; promote the transformation and upgrading of small and micro enterprises into enterprises above the designated scale (or above the threshold), and provide rewards to enterprises that first meet the criteria for enterprises above the designated scale (or above the threshold).Increase support for the cultivation of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative (SRDI) enterprises; formulate a list of practical measures for SRDI “Little Giant” enterprises; and promote the listing of SRDI Little Giant enterprises on multi-tiered capital markets such as the Beijing Stock Exchange. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision)

V. Supporting the Recovery and Development of the Service Industry

21. While maintaining routine epidemic prevention and control measures, strengthen refined, tiered management by region to promote the recovery and development of the catering industry. In low-risk areas, restrictions on dine-in services shall generally not be imposed; in medium-risk areas where dine-in services in dining halls are suspended due to epidemic control needs, actively promote takeout, delivery, and contactless delivery methods. Encourage localities to assist catering businesses in purchasing business interruption insurance.Support catering enterprises in establishing or renovating central kitchens. Support catering businesses in effectively extending operating hours and improving nighttime transportation routes. Following assessment by public security, urban management, and other relevant departments, permit on-street parking during non-peak nighttime hours to create a vibrant consumer atmosphere. Provide free nucleic acid testing for personnel in the catering, retail, and other service sectors who fall within the scope of the “universal testing” policy.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Public Security Bureau, Municipal Urban Management Bureau, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau, Municipal Health Commission, Municipal Finance Bureau)

22. Advance the application and review process for the annual municipal-level special projects aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the service sector, and disburse 30 million yuan in project funds as early as possible. Encourage hotels, scenic spots, homestays, travel agencies, and cultural and entertainment enterprises to launch various promotional activities, and extend the validity period of annual park passes.For industries such as commerce and services that have been significantly affected by the pandemic, when enterprises apply for support funding projects in 2022, local economic contributions will be temporarily disregarded, and the application thresholds for certain performance-based projects will be appropriately adjusted. (Responsible Units: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism, Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Culture and Tourism Group, Municipal Transportation Group)

23. Encourage cultural and tourism departments to strengthen cooperation with trade unions to include eligible homestays, rural industrial clusters, characteristic (thematic) towns, and revolutionary tourism sites within the scope of convalescent and recreational activities, and to develop diverse, content-rich itineraries and products that comply with policies. For trade union activities organized by government agencies and public institutions within the prescribed expenditure limits for trade union funds, as well as for the planning and organizational coordination components of approved exhibition and conference projects, travel agencies may be commissioned to undertake these tasks in accordance with established procedures.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism; Municipal Federation of Trade Unions; Municipal Development and Reform Commission; Municipal Finance Bureau)

24. Micro and small service enterprises and individual business operators located in county-level administrative areas designated as medium- or high-risk areas for COVID-19 in 2022, which lease state-owned properties (including wholly-owned, majority-owned, or effectively controlled enterprises) or properties owned by administrative and public institutions, shall be granted a six-month rent reduction for 2022; those in other areas shall be granted a three-month rent reduction.For service industry venues—such as urban complexes, commercial districts, trading markets, tourist attractions, and freight and passenger transport terminals—that were closed for one month or longer due to mandatory epidemic prevention and control requirements or temporary restrictions, as well as hotels leasing non-state-owned assets as business premises, local governments are encouraged to provide appropriate subsidies. Financial institutions are encouraged to offer support to landlords who waive rent, such as preferential interest rate mortgage loans based on rental income.(Responsible Units: Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Commerce Bureau, Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch)

25. Organize and host the “Taihu Shopping Festival” series of themed shopping events, mobilizing offline merchants and online platforms to participate deeply, and launching thousands of consumption-promotion activities at all levels. For activities included in the “Taihu Shopping Festival” key consumption promotion initiatives, support will be provided through the allocation of business development funds. By encouraging merchants, platforms, and enterprises to issue consumption vouchers and offer free access to venues and facilities, we will guide the release of consumer demand and expand sales for commerce and catering enterprises.Support the application of digital consumption scenarios such as digital distribution and smart retail in commercial districts. Allocate funds from the Commerce Development Fund to support digital consumption innovations by enterprises—including chain retailers, direct-to-consumer delivery services, and fresh food e-commerce platforms—in developing online-offline integration, investing in new outlet construction, and building smart shopping scenarios in key commercial districts and streets.Support key commerce enterprises in optimizing and upgrading shopping environments and creating premium consumption scenarios, and encourage local regions to provide appropriate subsidies. Support local regions in promoting the "New Energy Vehicles to the Countryside" initiative and encourage local authorities to implement the "Green and Smart Home Appliances to the Countryside" initiative. Promote rural residents’ consumption through measures such as corporate price concessions and reduced down payment ratios. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Big Data Administration)

26. Promote the recovery of the culture and tourism industry. For performance venues, cinemas, and bookstores that were closed due to mandatory epidemic prevention and control requirements or temporary restrictions, encourage local regions to provide appropriate support. For internet cafes that were closed due to mandatory epidemic prevention and control requirements or temporary restrictions in 2022, waive or reduce internet service fees for the duration of the closure.For star-rated hotels whose guest traffic has been affected by epidemic prevention and control measures, local governments are encouraged to provide appropriate subsidies based on the amount invested in hotel upgrades, renovations, and maintenance during 2021. For tourism enterprises such as scenic spots, star-rated hotels, and travel agencies, local governments are encouraged to provide appropriate support for advertisements promoting Wuxi tourism products and itineraries placed in various media in 2021, as well as for various tourism marketing activities conducted during that year.(Responsible Units: Municipal Publicity Department, Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism, China Telecom Wuxi Branch)

27. For ETC-equipped intercity passenger buses with 30 or more trips per month, a 15% discount on tolls will be provided. The policy offering a 15% discount on tolls for freight vehicles using the “Yunzheng Sutong Card” will be extended. (Responsible Units: Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Finance Bureau)

28. Improve the urban delivery system by establishing a “6+1+200” three-tier delivery network. Guide enterprises to implement nighttime coordination and shared delivery to enhance the service capacity of urban goods delivery. (Responsible Units: Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Commerce Bureau, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Public Security Bureau, Municipal Postal Administration)

29. Support the transformation of passenger transport hubs into urban complexes by coordinating the integrated use of both above-ground and underground spaces at these hubs to create urban complexes. While ensuring basic transportation services, moderately expand functions such as vehicle rental, tourist distribution, postal and express delivery, business exhibitions, trade and finance, cultural and leisure activities, and shopping and dining to promote the clustered development of transportation and related consumer industries.(Responsible Units: Municipal Transportation Bureau, Municipal Commerce Bureau, Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau, Municipal Transportation Group, Municipal Metro Group)

30. Intensify efforts to promote the use of insurance and performance bonds as alternatives to cash deposits for security deposits. While fully respecting enterprises’ right to choose, promote full coverage of performance bonds for security deposits in sectors such as construction. Innovate methods for travel agencies to pay tourism service quality security deposits, and explore pilot programs to replace cash or bank guarantees with insurance for security deposit payments. (Responsible Units: Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau, Wuxi Branch of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission)

VI. Supporting Foreign Trade Enterprises in Expanding Markets

31. Support foreign trade enterprises in utilizing digital methods and internet tools to secure orders and expand channels. Guide foreign trade enterprises to accelerate the establishment of marketing systems that integrate online and offline channels and coordinate domestic and international operations. For enterprises that conduct targeted overseas marketing through digital means and enhance their foreign trade capabilities, provide support through the allocation of business development funds.Organize and host five Wuxi-specific online matchmaking sessions in the first half of the year. Strengthen coordination among government, foreign exchange, and banking sectors to effectively reduce enterprises’ foreign exchange hedging costs, and guide small, medium, and micro foreign trade enterprises to utilize exchange rate hedging tools to enhance their ability to manage exchange rate risks. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch)

32. Allocate municipal-level commerce development funds to subsidize export credit insurance premiums. Continue to optimize the municipal-level unified insurance policy for small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises, and encourage and support export credit insurance institutions to increase their underwriting coverage for foreign trade enterprises. Under the premise of compliance with laws and regulations and controllable risks, optimize the underwriting and claims settlement conditions for export credit insurance, and strengthen coverage for small, medium, and micro foreign trade enterprises, as well as risks such as order cancellations prior to shipment and domestic trade risks.For enterprises facing genuine cash flow difficulties, implement convenient measures allowing for installment payments of premiums. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, Wuxi Branch of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, Sinosure Wuxi Office)

33. Establish a green channel for export credit insurance to accelerate the processing, loss assessment, and claims settlement for enterprises suffering foreign exchange losses due to the Russia-Ukraine situation, ensuring that all eligible claims are paid and that payments are made as quickly as possible; for enterprises with verified losses, the premium subsidy ratio shall be appropriately increased.For export enterprises facing extended payment terms and delayed collections due to the Russia-Ukraine situation, financial institutions are encouraged to offer loan extensions, deferrals, and rollovers without principal repayment. Where eligible, all possible extensions shall be granted, and institutions must not arbitrarily withdraw, suspend, or reduce loans. For relevant enterprises utilizing Wuxi’s emergency bridging loan funds for small and medium-sized enterprises, the usage fee rate shall be reduced in accordance with regulations.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Sub-branch, Wuxi Branch of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, Sinosure Wuxi Office)

34. Relying on the Municipal Leading Group for Open Economy, establish an RCEP service system to conduct research and make decisions on major issues of a systemic and long-term nature concerning the city’s implementation of the RCEP, continuously monitor and study these matters, and work together to ensure the effective implementation of the RCEP.Extensively promote and provide guidance on RCEP preferential policies, and promptly offer enterprises services such as issuing preferential certificates of origin under the RCEP and other free trade agreements, ATA Carnets for temporary importation of goods, international commercial certificates, and consular authentication services.Encourage local enterprises to fully utilize the rules of origin and tariff reduction policies among RCEP member states, actively participate in the exchange and flow of intermediate goods within the RCEP region, and increase exports of intermediate products such as textile raw materials, auto parts, and electronic components, as well as end products including photovoltaic equipment, electric vehicles and motorcycles, mechanical equipment, and electromechanical products. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Wuxi Customs)

35. For processing trade enterprises that have completed technological upgrades, relevant municipal special funds will provide support to eligible technological upgrade projects. Financial institutions are encouraged to offer unsecured loans at preferential interest rates to processing trade enterprises. For enterprises selling processed goods domestically, interest on deferred taxes for domestic sales will be temporarily waived. Assistance will be provided to help enterprises transition from export to domestic sales, and foreign trade enterprises will be guided to cooperate with major e-commerce platforms to expand domestic market sales channels.(Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Bank of China Wuxi Central Branch, Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal Finance Bureau, Wuxi Customs)

36. Consolidate intercontinental air cargo routes, explore leveraging the China-Europe Railway Express, accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the transportation structure, and build a high-quality logistics network. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Transportation, Municipal Airport Group)

VII. Alleviating Price Inflation Pressure

37. Strengthen monitoring and early warning of price trends for commodities such as steel, non-ferrous metals, and chemicals, as well as their impact on downstream product prices. Intensify market supervision, investigate and punish illegal activities such as collusion and price gouging in accordance with the law, carry out relevant anti-monopoly work, and effectively maintain market order. Promote coordination and exchange between upstream and downstream sectors of key industries, assist small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding markets and sales channels, and ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains.(Responsible Departments: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau, Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau)

38. Encourage Guolian Futures to deepen risk management services for market entities, expand the coverage of models such as basis trading, warehouse receipt services, cooperative hedging, and “insurance plus futures,” provide personalized risk management services, and explore ways to support enterprises in using futures hedging tools to address the risks of significant fluctuations in raw material prices. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Local Financial Supervision, Municipal Finance Bureau)

VIII. Strengthening the Supply of Production Factors

39. Fully leverage the system of municipal leaders taking charge of key industrial chains (clusters) and the dedicated task force mechanism to effectively resolve bottlenecks and difficulties constraining the development of industrial chains. While strictly implementing epidemic prevention and control measures, ensure the transportation needs of urgently required materials for key backbone enterprises in industrial chains are met.Support the construction of a temporary storage area for cold-chain hazardous materials within the airport control zone at the Southern Jiangsu Shuofang International Airport to ensure the safety and stability of the cold-chain production supply chain for local enterprises. Encourage provincial-level and above development zones to establish centralized disinfection warehouses for imported goods of small, medium, and micro enterprises to safeguard the stability of their industrial and supply chains. (Responsible Units: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Bureau of Transportation, Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Wuxi Customs, Municipal Airport Group)

40. While prioritizing electricity supply for residents, agriculture, critical public utilities, and public services, ensure reasonable electricity supply for industrial enterprises and other users that meet energy intensity requirements. Scientifically implement orderly power consumption and reasonably arrange peak-shaving measures to guarantee the electricity needs of leading enterprises in industrial chains and key SMEs in upstream and downstream sectors, thereby safeguarding the security of industrial and supply chains. (Responsible Units: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company)

41. For major industrial projects listed in the 2022 provincial and municipal plans, ensure that all necessary construction land is fully secured.Permit the submission of land use applications for major projects with missing documents for preliminary review, and promote integrated, contiguous site evaluations with phased and block-by-block land transfers. Optimize the industrial land supply policy framework and support the provision of mixed-use industrial land. In conjunction with the delineation of industrial zone protection boundaries, prioritize the implementation of new industrial land policies in key areas such as the Taihu Bay Science and Innovation Belt, Liangxi Science and Technology City, and Wanshan Lake Eco-Technology City to meet diverse land use needs. (Responsible Unit: Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning)

42. Fully implement the policy for offsetting energy consumption from raw materials; coal, oil, and gas used as raw materials shall not be included in the “dual-control” assessment of energy consumption, and new renewable energy electricity consumption shall not be included in the assessment of total energy consumption. In accordance with relevant national and provincial requirements, energy intensity targets shall be assessed comprehensively during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period to avoid restricting enterprises’ normal energy use due to issues with the progress of energy consumption indicators. Actively promote the inclusion of high-quality major industrial projects in the national scope for separate energy consumption quotas.(Responsible Units: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology)

43. Strengthen tiered management of responses to severe air pollution episodes, improve the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the list of exempted enterprises, effectively implement exemption policies, and precisely apply production control measures for enterprises to ensure that environmentally advanced enterprises do not suspend production or face minimal production restrictions during periods of severe air pollution. (Responsible Department: Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau)

IX. Optimizing and Enhancing Service Support

44. Without altering the terms of land grant contracts, high-standard industrial facilities of eligible enterprises may apply for separate real estate ownership certificates on a building-by-building basis. (Responsible Unit: Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning)

45. Relax policies regarding the conversion of residential properties to commercial use and simplify the application process. Based on urban planning and management needs, establish and publicly announce a directory of prohibited zones; business operations shall not be restricted outside these zones. Exempt individual business operators from registration requirements if they sell agricultural and sideline products, daily necessities, or provide convenient services using their own skills that do not require a license under the law. (Responsible Departments: Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau)

46. Implement joint processing for electricity, water, gas, and heating services. Provide application services at government service halls at all levels, service counters for electricity, water, gas, and heating providers, and government service platforms. A joint public utility service agency shall complete on-site inspections, acceptance, and activation for these services in a single visit. (Responsible Units: Municipal Administrative Approval Bureau, Municipal Urban Planning and Landscape Bureau, Municipal Public Utilities Group, State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company)

47. Implement tolerant and prudent regulation and flexible law enforcement, and promote measures for “exemption from penalties” and “reduced penalties” for market entities; release the List of Exemptions from Administrative Compulsory Measures 1.0, specifying the scope and conditions for exemption from administrative compulsory measures, and strengthen education and guidance through administrative guidance.For general issues identified during various inspections, issue rectification requirements with deadlines; exercise caution when imposing measures such as production suspension for rectification; and refrain from imposing administrative penalties for minor violations that occur for the first time, are of a minor nature, lack subjective intent, are promptly rectified upon discovery, and have not caused harmful consequences. (Responsible Units: Municipal Market Regulation Bureau, Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau, Municipal Urban Management Bureau, Municipal Emergency Management Bureau)

48. Strengthen inclusive legal services for small, medium, and micro enterprises. Establish legal service teams to pool resources from lawyers, notaries, people’s mediators, and arbitrators, providing free legal services—such as consultations and mediation—to individual business operators, and guiding them in resolving legal disputes regarding contract performance and labor relations. (Responsible Unit: Municipal Bureau of Justice)

49. Implement a “one-stop online fulfillment” system for business support policies and maximize the comprehensive role of the “Business Support Portal” platform.Publish a list of business support policies to be implemented, promote “automatic eligibility” and “immediate eligibility,” optimize the implementation processes for current valid business support policies, and exempt eligible enterprises from application requirements so they can directly benefit from the policies; for policies that do require enterprise applications, reasonably set and publicly disclose application criteria, simplify application procedures, and strive to achieve a single application, full online processing, and rapid implementation. (Responsible Units: Municipal Administrative Approval Bureau, relevant municipal departments in charge of business support)

50. Strengthen and clarify the responsibilities of local Party and government leaders, departmental regulatory authorities, and enterprises as primary entities. Continuously deepen and enhance the three-year special campaign on work safety, strengthen risk assessment and monitoring and early warning in key industries and sectors, resolutely prevent and curb major and particularly serious accidents, and continuously improve the level of inherent safety. (Responsible Unit: Municipal Emergency Management Bureau)

The above policies shall take effect upon issuance. Unless otherwise specified, they remain valid through the end of 2022. For the same support item, if the central or provincial government issues new policies or requirements, the “higher standard, no duplication” principle shall apply in principle. Projects supported under this policy for enterprises in the four major sectors—wholesale and retail, accommodation and catering, logistics and transportation, and culture and tourism—shall not be counted toward the annual “quota and limit” requirements for modern industrial funds.All regions and departments must fulfill their respective responsibilities, expedite the formulation of implementation rules for enterprise relief measures that promote stable economic growth, and ensure the effective implementation of all policies.