习近平总书记高度重视民营经济发展，强调"民营经济是我国经济制度的内在要素，民营企业和民营企 业家是我们自己人""切实依法保护民营企业和民营企业家合法权益"。促进民营经济持续、健康、高质 量发展不是权宜之计，而是长久之策，是国家长期坚持的重大方针政策。今年5月20日起，《中华人民 共和国民营经济促进法》施行，在我国民营经济发展史上具有里程碑意义。该法第一次明确民营经济的 法律地位，规定"民营经济是社会主义市场经济的重要组成部分，是推进中国式现代化的生力军，是高 质量发展的重要基础，是推动我国全面建成社会主义现代化强国、实现中华民族伟大复兴的重要力 量"。深入学习贯彻习近平总书记重要讲话精神，要把民营经济促进法贯彻实施好，以法治保障民营经 济持续、健康、高质量发展。 我国民营经济是在中国特色社会主义法治体系不断健全完善中发展起来的 今年2月，习近平总书记在出席民营企业座谈会时指出："现在，我国民营经济已经形成相当的规模、占 有很重的分量。"改革开放特别是新时代以来，我国民营经济从小到大、从弱到强，整体实力、创新能 力、市场竞争力大大提升，成为推动我国经济发展不可或缺的重要力量。当前，我国民营企业数占企业 总数的9 ...

Core Points - The "Law on Promoting the Development of the Private Economy" officially took effect on May 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in China's legal framework for private economic development [1][3][4] - This law embodies the principles and policies established by the central government since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party, aiming to enhance the legal status and support for the private economy [3][4][5] Summary by Sections Historical Context - Over the past 40 years, the private economy in China has grown significantly, contributing to stable growth, innovation, employment, and improved living standards, thus becoming a vital force in economic and social development [3] - The number of private enterprises in the Fortune 500 has reached over 300, and there are now 34 private enterprises in the Global 500, indicating the increasing prominence of private companies in the global market [3] Legislative Significance - The law consolidates effective practices and experiences from the private economy's development, aiming to address shortcomings and enhance the legal framework supporting private enterprises [4][5] - It reflects the central government's commitment to the principle of "two unwavering commitments" and emphasizes the importance of legal support for private enterprises to thrive [4][5] Key Provisions - The law establishes the legal status of the private economy and enshrines the promotion of its sustainable, healthy, and high-quality development as a major national policy [5] - It emphasizes equal treatment, fair competition, and protection of rights for private enterprises, institutionalizing support for their access to capital, technology, and other resources [5][6] Economic Governance - The law integrates the promotion of the private economy into national economic and social development planning, establishing a coordinated mechanism for its development [6] - It mandates that relevant government departments and local authorities implement policies to support the private economy, embedding these efforts into the broader macroeconomic governance framework [6]

Core Points - The "Private Economy Promotion Law" will officially take effect on May 20, marking the first specialized law for the private economy in China, which clarifies the legal status of the private economy, optimizes the business environment, and strengthens rights protection [3][4] - The law aims to provide a solid legal foundation for the high-quality development of the private economy, with significant implications for its growth by 2025 [3][4] - The seminar gathered nearly 200 experts and representatives from the judicial, academic, and business sectors to explore legal pathways for the high-quality development of the private economy [1][3] Group 1 - The seminar was organized by various associations and institutions, including the Hunan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Hunan Law Society, to discuss the implementation of the new law [1][3] - Hunan's provincial leaders emphasized the importance of the law in guiding and supporting the development of the private economy, with a focus on creating a conducive environment and addressing challenges [3][4] - Legal professionals highlighted the law as a milestone for the private economy, urging lawyers to enhance their roles in promoting the law and providing innovative services to private enterprises [3][4] Group 2 - Experts discussed the law's provisions and institutional innovations, with a focus on the judiciary's role in protecting property rights and resolving disputes for the private economy [4] - The seminar also covered the collaborative efforts between policy and judicial systems to create a law-based business environment, with practical examples shared by corporate legal representatives [4][5] - The implementation of the law is expected to lead to more practices that support the high-quality development of the private economy in Hunan, contributing to the region's economic modernization [5]