时评｜民营经济何以成为青岛高质量发展的“隐形支柱”？

Core Insights - The private economy has become an indispensable part of China's economic landscape, with Qingdao emerging as a model for high-quality development through its robust support for both large and small enterprises [1][3][8] Group 1: Economic Contributions - In the first five months of 2025, Qingdao's private economy contributed 62.2% of the city's investment, 60.0% of tax revenue, 70.8% of imports and exports, and 89.0% of new urban employment [3][4] - The number of operating entities and enterprises in Qingdao exceeds 96%, highlighting the dominance of the private sector in the local economy [3] Group 2: Enterprise Development Pathways - Qingdao has established a clear progression path for enterprises, ranging from innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to "little giants," "gazelle" enterprises, and unicorns [3][4] - As of June 2025, Qingdao has over 3,500 innovative SMEs, more than 5,200 specialized and innovative SMEs, and 193 national-level "little giant" enterprises [3][4] Group 3: Policy Initiatives - Qingdao's government has introduced a three-year action plan (2025-2027) aimed at cultivating at least 500 gazelle enterprises, 80 hidden unicorns, and 20 unicorns [4][5] - Financial support includes a one-time reward of 3 million yuan for first-time provincial unicorn enterprises and a loan issuance of 3.543 billion yuan to 176 enterprises in the first half of 2025 [5][9] Group 4: Talent and Innovation - The "Future Star" talent program aims to attract and retain high-growth talent, with preferential treatment in professional title evaluations for high-growth enterprises [5][9] - Qingdao is transitioning from merely nurturing individual enterprises to creating an innovative brand and resource aggregation platform, enhancing its reputation as a "birthplace of unicorns" [6][9] Group 5: Collaborative Ecosystem - The "Chain Ten Thousand Enterprises" platform facilitates collaboration between SMEs and leading enterprises, promoting digital transformation and innovation [10][11] - Over 14,000 SMEs are currently in a gradient cultivation system in Qingdao, with numerous potential unicorns on the rise [11]