17家车企承诺“支付账期不超过60天”，工信部发声支持

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the commitment of 17 major automotive companies to limit payment terms to suppliers to no more than 60 days, which is seen as crucial for fostering a collaborative and sustainable development ecosystem in the automotive industry [1][3] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) supports this commitment, highlighting the importance of a stable supply chain for the transformation and upgrading of the automotive industry, especially in the context of increasing competition in the new energy vehicle market [1][2] - The articles discuss the negative impact of "internal competition" within the automotive industry, where some companies delay payments to suppliers to alleviate cost pressures, potentially leading to the collapse of many small and medium-sized enterprises [2] Group 2 - The commitment from automotive companies is also a proactive response to the "Regulations on Payment of Small and Medium Enterprises," which will take effect on June 1, 2025, mandating large enterprises to pay small and medium enterprises within 60 days of delivery [3] - The articles mention a recent initiative by the China Automotive Industry Association to promote fair competition and discourage practices that lead to price wars, which have been exacerbated by some companies significantly lowering prices [2][3] - The MIIT has indicated that it will intensify efforts to address the issue of "internal competition" in the automotive sector, which is characterized by chaotic price wars and unfair practices [2]