22项营商环境测评点全球最优，上海拿到助力企业成长“优绩”

Core Insights - The World Bank's recent survey of 2,189 Chinese enterprises indicates that China excels in 12 out of 59 business environment assessment points, particularly in electronic payments, electricity access, and skills training, achieving global best levels [1] - Shanghai's enterprises outperform national and eastern regional averages, with approximately 22 assessment points reaching global best levels [1] - The new Business Ready (BR) assessment incorporates enterprise sentiment, accounting for about 27% of the overall score, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing business experiences in evaluating the business environment [1][2] Business Environment Assessment - The BR assessment includes three pillars (regulatory framework, public services, enterprise efficiency), ten primary indicators, and three cross-cutting themes, utilizing both enterprise and expert surveys for data collection [2] - Chinese enterprises performed well in the BR assessment, with six out of eight efficiency indicators surpassing the median of 103 economies, particularly in resolving business disputes, taxation, and obtaining financial services [2][3] Efficiency and Cost Metrics - Chinese enterprises demonstrate superior time efficiency, with VAT refund processing taking one week, matching the best-performing economies [3] - In international trade, the average customs clearance time for exports is three days and for imports is ten days, which is better than many regional counterparts [4] - The cost of electronic payments for Chinese enterprises is zero, aligning with the best-performing economies [4][5] Shanghai's Leading Performance - Among the surveyed enterprises, 58 Shanghai companies show significant advantages, with 22 assessment points achieving global best levels, including zero power outages reported [6] - Shanghai's financial services, including electronic payment costs, are also at global best levels, indicating a robust business environment [6] International Trade and Logistics - Shanghai's port container throughput surpassed 50 million TEUs in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's leading port for 15 consecutive years [8] - The port has significantly reduced international shipping times, enhancing global supply chain efficiency [8] Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Shanghai has implemented extensive reforms since 2018, with over a thousand measures aimed at optimizing the business environment, resulting in increased market vitality [9][12] - In 2024, Shanghai established 342,681 new enterprises, leading the nation in business density [12] Future Directions - Despite positive survey results, there is a recognition that further enhancements are needed to meet global best practices and high-quality development standards [13] - Shanghai plans to introduce ten key initiatives to further optimize the business environment, focusing on administrative efficiency and support for small and medium enterprises [13]