见微知沪｜参加完优化营商环境大会，企业高管有两个“意外”

Core Insights - Shanghai held a conference on January 4, 2026, to optimize the business environment, introducing the "Action Plan for Accelerating the Creation of a First-Class Business Environment" with 26 practical measures aimed at addressing enterprise needs and enhancing long-term confidence among businesses [1][4] Group 1: Policy Changes - The new policy emphasizes a shift towards efficient and convenient government services, with a principle of "enjoying benefits without application" for universal policies [1] - A notable change includes the establishment of a platform for regular communication between leading enterprises and their upstream and downstream partners, fostering collaboration within the industrial ecosystem [3] Group 2: Business Environment Improvements - Shanghai has made significant strides in easing business entry and operations, with a cumulative issuance of seamless loans exceeding 1 trillion yuan and financial relief exceeding 400 billion yuan for small and micro enterprises by 2025 [3] - The city has also implemented a "check code" system to minimize disruptions from inspections, resulting in a more than 40% year-on-year decrease in enterprise inspections by the end of November 2025 [3] Group 3: Future Directions - The city aims to further deepen and solidify its business environment optimization efforts, positioning it as a key element in promoting high-quality development and attracting top-tier enterprises and talent [4][6] - There will be a focus on enhancing grassroots business environments, ensuring that local issues are addressed effectively through a "whistle-blowing" mechanism that allows local entities to report issues directly [6]