Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and several government departments have jointly issued guidelines to enhance financial support for new industrialization, focusing on digital finance and infrastructure development [1][2]. Digital Finance Support - The guidelines emphasize the use of big data, blockchain, and artificial intelligence to improve service efficiency for manufacturing, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [1][7]. - There is a push for financial institutions to deepen industry chain financial services based on "data credit" and "object credit" to concentrate financial resources on industrial clusters [1][2]. Funding Sources Expansion - The guidelines propose strengthening digital finance to promote the integration of the digital economy with the real economy, particularly through long-term loans for digital infrastructure like 5G and industrial internet [2][3]. - As of June, the balance of medium- and long-term loans for China's manufacturing sector grew by 8.7% year-on-year, surpassing the growth rate of all loans [2]. Local Initiatives - Local governments, such as Sichuan Province, are allocating significant funds (30 billion yuan annually from 2024 to 2027) to support projects in equipment upgrades and green transformation [3]. - Incentives are being implemented for banks that increase medium- and long-term loans to the manufacturing sector, with rewards for those exceeding a 28% growth rate [3]. Service Platform Development - The guidelines encourage banks to create digital financial service platforms that provide comprehensive services for manufacturing, including financing and cash management [4]. - The aim is to enhance the efficiency of financial services for SMEs and reduce information asymmetry between financial institutions and businesses [4][6]. Focus on SMEs - The guidelines specifically address the financing challenges faced by SMEs, advocating for simplified processes and improved credit information sharing [7]. - Innovative financing models, such as "data credit" and supply chain financing, are suggested to alleviate the financing difficulties for SMEs [7][8]. Case Studies - Ningbo Bank has developed a one-stop service platform for equipment lifecycle management, which has facilitated 46 billion yuan in equipment financing and helped upgrade 13,000 pieces of equipment by May 2025 [5][6]. - In Weifang, a new financing model called "data rights loan" has been implemented to support SMEs without occupying core enterprise credit, successfully processing nearly 40 loans totaling 47 million yuan [8]. Overall Impact - The guidelines are expected to enhance the capabilities of financial institutions in supporting new industrialization, addressing key issues in resource allocation and service efficiency [9].
数字金融赋能工业信息化转型
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-08-18 21:17