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Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has opened a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to report issues regarding major automotive companies' adherence to payment terms, specifically focusing on the 60-day payment commitment [2][4]. Group 1: Issues Addressed by the Reporting Window - The reporting window primarily addresses four types of issues: 1. Major automotive companies failing to adhere to the 60-day payment commitment, with payment terms exceeding 60 days as stipulated in procurement contracts [3]. 2. Companies extending payment terms through unreasonable start dates, delaying the issuance of inspection or acceptance certificates without justification, or conditioning payments on third-party receipts [3]. 3. Companies coercing or indirectly forcing SMEs to accept non-cash payment methods such as commercial bills or electronic receivables [3]. 4. Other issues related to the inadequate implementation of the "Regulations on Guaranteeing Payment to SMEs" by major automotive companies [4]. Group 2: Industry Context - In the automotive industry, companies often leverage their strong bargaining power to extend payment terms, thereby occupying suppliers' funds [4]. - In mid-June, 17 major automotive companies, including FAW, Dongfeng, and GAC, made a public commitment to limit payment terms to no more than 60 days for suppliers [4]. - However, there are concerns within the industry regarding the actual implementation of these commitments, as many companies appear to be responding to regulatory pressure without clear execution plans [4].