第一财经·2026-01-13 15:18Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant progress made in the reform of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China, highlighting achievements in structural layout, technological innovation, corporate governance, and regulatory mechanisms, while also acknowledging existing challenges that need to be addressed for future reforms [4][5]. Reform Achievements - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) reported that the reform of SOEs has fundamentally changed their overall appearance and contributed significantly to economic and social development, although issues such as insufficient original innovation capabilities remain [4][5]. - Central enterprises have established 97 original technology sources and led the construction of 23 innovation consortia, promoting collaborative research and development [5][6]. - In the strategic emerging industries sector, central enterprises achieved over 11 trillion yuan in revenue from January to November 2025, with significant investments in biopharmaceuticals and low-altitude economy sectors [5][6]. Strategic Restructuring and Integration - The SASAC has facilitated the restructuring and integration of state-owned enterprises to enhance their core competitiveness, with notable mergers involving assets exceeding 100 billion yuan [6][11]. - New central enterprises have been established, improving resource allocation efficiency, and various regions have initiated strategic reorganizations involving 229 primary enterprises [6][11]. Future Reform Directions - The "14th Five-Year Plan" and subsequent directives emphasize the need for SOEs to strengthen their core functions and enhance competitiveness, setting a clear direction for the next five years [9][11]. - The SASAC aims to deepen reforms by focusing on problem-solving and improving the effectiveness of reforms, with an emphasis on modern corporate governance and management systems [10][11]. - The recent merger between China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation and China Aviation Oil is highlighted as a significant event in the ongoing restructuring of central enterprises, aimed at optimizing their operational focus and responding to international competition [11].