中小企业多项指标回升向好，工信部明确下一步政策举措

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of supporting the specialized, refined, unique, and innovative development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their competitiveness and innovation capabilities [2][6]. Group 1: Policy Support for SMEs - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is implementing favorable policies to help SMEs focus on their core businesses and achieve high-end, digital, green, and international development [2][6]. - A series of measures are being introduced to optimize the competitive environment for SMEs, including eliminating institutional barriers, improving market access rules, and strengthening intellectual property protection [2][6][4]. - The "2025 Together to Benefit Enterprises" initiative has been launched, involving 17 departments to provide 73 service measures aimed at stabilizing expectations and invigorating SMEs [8]. Group 2: Economic Performance of SMEs - In the first five months of this year, the added value of industrial SMEs increased by 8.0% year-on-year, with 28 out of 31 manufacturing sectors showing growth [3]. - The revenue of industrial SMEs reached 32.6 trillion yuan, with profits continuing to grow, particularly in the computer, telecommunications, and electrical machinery sectors [3]. - The SME Development Index (SMEDI) rose to 89.5 in May, indicating a recovery in business expectations, with the macroeconomic sentiment index also increasing to 98.9 [3]. Group 3: Future Development and Challenges - The number of SMEs in China is expected to exceed 60 million by the end of 2024, with revenues from industrial SMEs projected to reach 81 trillion yuan [6]. - Despite positive trends, SMEs still face challenges due to external uncertainties and the need for further domestic demand and consumption revitalization [4][6]. - The MIIT is advocating for enhanced international cooperation among SMEs to support global supply chain efficiency and resilience [7].