中小企业在数字化转型进程中，普遍面临人才结构性短缺的难题。全国工信行职委有关负责人表示，工 信部门高度重视产业人才培育，建议强化政策协同，推动产业政策与人才政策进一步结合。要明确需求 导向，持续开展产业人才需求预测工作，引导职业院校依据企业需求改革人才培养方案，优化专业设 置。深化产教融合，搭建合作平台，构建"政产学研用"多方联动的数字化转型人才培育生态。 5月16日，职业教育赋能中小企业数字化转型对接活动在江西九江举办。本次活动是2025年职业教育活 动周重点活动之一，由全国工业和信息化职业教育教学指导委员会、中国工业互联网研究院等共同举 办。 会上，九江市数字人才培训基地启动。该基地由中国工业互联网研究院联合九江市工业互联网协会、九 江市工业发展集团共同建设，后续，将依托基地建设江西省首个数字技术工程师评价中心，开展工业互 联网工程技术人员等数字人才培养，探索产教融合、产才融合新路径。 中国工业互联网研究院总工程师张晓彤建议，应进一步推进人才培养体系改革，开展《工业互联网人才 图谱和培养指南》研究。推动人工智能与职业教育深度融合，培养熟悉工业场景的人工智能专业人才。 完善产教融合合作机制，建设数字人才基地 ...

Core Viewpoint - The digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China is crucial for innovation, employment, and improving livelihoods, with recent data indicating a slight decline in the SME development index in April 2023 [1][2]. Group 1: Current Status and Challenges - The SME development index for April 2023 is reported at 89.2, a decrease of 0.3 points from March, following a significant rise in the first quarter [1]. - Despite positive progress in digital transformation, SMEs face challenges such as lack of awareness, funding, technology, and talent, leading to issues like reluctance and inability to transform [3]. Group 2: Government Initiatives and Support - The Chinese government has prioritized the digital transformation of SMEs, launching multiple policies and support measures, including a notification for city pilot programs from 2023 to 2025, with plans to select 100 cities [2]. - The State Council approved the "Manufacturing Digital Transformation Action Plan" in May 2024, emphasizing support for SMEs through optimized public service platforms [2]. Group 3: Strategies for Digital Transformation - A focus on understanding the underlying reasons for SMEs' reluctance to transform is essential, with a systematic approach to identifying digital transformation needs [3]. - The establishment of a service provider resource pool is recommended, along with the development of standardized data interfaces to enhance interoperability and usability of digital solutions for SMEs [4]. Group 4: Optimizing Public Services - The selection of exemplary pilot enterprises with strong transformation effects is encouraged to guide other SMEs in their digital transformation efforts [4]. - Leveraging leading enterprises in the supply chain to drive digital transformation among SMEs through orders, technology diffusion, and resource sharing is highlighted as a key strategy [4].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is initiating the third batch of pilot projects for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in approximately 34 cities, focusing on key industries such as chemical manufacturing and fuel processing [1][2] Group 1: Key Tasks and Focus Areas - The pilot projects will emphasize practical transformation effects, addressing the deep-rooted reasons for SMEs' reluctance or inability to undergo digital transformation [1] - There will be a focus on strengthening professional supply by selecting service providers who understand both the industry and digitalization, developing targeted "small, fast, light, and precise" solutions for SMEs [1][2] - The initiative encourages the exploration of new technologies and models, such as artificial intelligence and cluster park transformations, to enhance the digital capabilities of SMEs [1][2] Group 2: Mechanisms and Implementation - The pilot cities are encouraged to explore new paths and methods tailored to their unique advantages, while ensuring the availability of essential resources like talent, funding, and data for digital transformation [2] - A dynamic tracking and experience summarization mechanism will be established to continuously optimize the pilot projects and improve their relevance and timeliness [2] - The selection of industries for the pilot projects will focus on those with significant production value, high SME concentration, and clear potential for transformation, avoiding dispersion [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have announced the launch of a pilot program for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in approximately 34 cities starting in 2025, with a two-year implementation period [1][2]. Group 1 - The pilot program will focus on five key tasks: addressing enterprise needs, enhancing supply-demand dynamics, encouraging innovation, strengthening mechanism innovation, and optimizing measures through experience summarization [1][2]. - The pilot cities will prioritize the transformation of traditional industries while also promoting the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries [2]. - Specific sectors for digital transformation will include computer and communication electronic equipment manufacturing, general and specialized equipment manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing [2]. Group 2 - Selected SMEs for the digital transformation will be those in critical links of the industrial chain, with a focus on specialized, innovative, and larger-scale industrial SMEs [2]. - The pilot cities are encouraged to identify exemplary enterprises with strong foundational conditions and high return on investment to serve as models for replication [2]. - There is an emphasis on developing tailored digital technology products and solutions that meet the specific needs of SMEs in targeted sectors [2].

Group 1: Trade Relations - The governments of China and the United States recognize the importance of sustainable and mutually beneficial bilateral trade relations [1][2] - Both countries have agreed to modify tariffs on each other's goods, with a 24% tariff on Chinese goods being suspended for the first 90 days, while retaining a 10% tariff [1][2] - A mechanism will be established for ongoing consultations regarding trade relations, with representatives from both sides designated for these discussions [2] Group 2: Corporate Developments - ByteDance's Seed team has released the Seed1.5-Embedding model, achieving state-of-the-art results in Chinese and English on the MTEB benchmark [5] - Meituan has led a multi-billion yuan Series A funding round for the embodied intelligence company, Self-Variable Robotics, which aims to accelerate the development of its intelligent models and robotic applications [13] - Nissan plans to lay off over 10,000 employees globally due to ongoing poor performance, which is part of a broader strategy to reduce its workforce by approximately 15% [6] Group 3: Economic Policies - The Chinese government is accelerating the construction of a cross-border asset management center in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [7] - The Ministry of Commerce is committed to providing more support for foreign trade enterprises amid complex external challenges [8] - The Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology are launching pilot programs for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in about 34 cities by 2025 [9]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have announced the third batch of pilot cities for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to enhance their digital capabilities and reduce transformation costs [1][2]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - Approximately 34 cities will be selected for the third batch of SME digital transformation pilot programs, with a focus on achieving comprehensive upgrades for specialized and innovative SMEs [1]. - The central government will provide fixed financial rewards to the pilot cities, with a total funding cap of 150 million yuan for provincial capitals and planned cities, and 100 million yuan for other cities [1]. - Pilot cities are required to allocate at least 80% of the reward funds for the digital transformation of SMEs [1]. Group 2: Implementation and Support - The pilot program will run from 2023 to 2025, with a two-year implementation period aimed at deep transformation in key areas such as research and development and production [2]. - The program emphasizes selecting and nurturing service providers who understand both the industry and digitalization, developing targeted solutions for SMEs [2]. - The focus will be on creating market-oriented and effective solutions that support high-quality digital transformation in specific industry segments [2].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the third batch of pilot cities for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to enhance their competitiveness and innovation capabilities [1][3]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - Approximately 34 cities will be selected for the pilot program this year, focusing on the actual needs of SMEs and ensuring that digital transformation brings tangible benefits and value [1][3]. - The pilot cities must be at the prefecture level or above, including provincial capitals and other prefecture-level cities, as well as districts and counties under direct control of municipalities [3]. - The program emphasizes the dual goals of upgrading traditional industries and promoting the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries [3]. Group 2: Focus Areas and Technologies - Specific sectors for digital transformation will include key manufacturing industries such as computer and communication electronic equipment manufacturing, general and specialized equipment manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing [3]. - The program will prioritize SMEs that are in critical links of the industrial chain, especially those that are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, as well as large-scale industrial SMEs [3]. - The initiative aims to promote deep digital transformation in key business processes, product lifecycles, and supply chains, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in various applications [3]. Group 3: Regional Recommendations - By the end of 2024, provinces with more than 15,000 large-scale industrial SMEs, such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, can recommend up to two cities for the pilot program, while other provinces can recommend one city [4].

Group 1 - The high-level economic talks between China and the US commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leading the discussions [3] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in April 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) changed from a month-on-month decrease of 0.4% to an increase of 0.1%, while the core CPI rose by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year, indicating stable inflation [3] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that around 34 cities will be selected for the third batch of pilot projects for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025 [3] Group 2 - The 2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference opened in Deqing, Zhejiang, focusing on building a platform for brand dialogue and promoting global brand voices [3] - The first commercial hydrogen-powered locomotive in the country began trial operations in Liupanshui, Guizhou, marking a significant development in hydrogen energy railway freight transport in the southwest region [3]

Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the selection of approximately 34 cities for the third batch of pilot programs for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises [1] - Cities that have already been included in the first two batches of pilot programs are not allowed to reapply [1] - The implementation period for the pilot programs is set for two years [1]

两部门：2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批中小企业数字化转型城市试点工作 智通财经5月9日电，财政部办公厅、工业和信息化部办公厅发布关于做好2025年中小企业数字化转型城 市试点工作的通知。2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批试点工作，试点城市应为地级市及以上， 包括各省（区）的省会城市、其他地级市，直辖市所辖区县。已纳入前两批试点范围的城市不得重复申 报。第三批城市试点实施期两年，自实施方案批复之日起开始计算。试点城市应坚持推动传统产业改造 升级和促进战略新兴产业、未来产业发展并重，在计算机和通信电子设备制造、通用和专用设备制造、 汽车制造等制造业重点行业中选择具体细分领域开展数字化转型试点，选取的细分行业应符合国家区域 战略发展规划和产业导向，体现自身产业基础和特色优势，具有产值规模较大、中小企业集聚度较高、 改造潜力较深、改造后效益提升明显的特征，避免分散。要结合不同行业特点，深入梳理行业共性改造 需求，分业分级推进试点企业的数字化改造。 ...