The 2019 Symposium on Face-to-face Consultation between the Zhanjiang mayor and Zhanjiang entrepreneurs was held on Oct 16, carrying out in-depth consultations and exchanges to promote the development of the city's private sector economy.

The 28 representatives of Zhanjiang entrepreneurs attending the conference had dialogues with leaders of the municipal government on topics like reducing operation costs of private enterprises, solving corporate financing problems, improving the city's business environment, and raising the efficiency of administrative services.

Jiang Jianjun, mayor of Zhanjiang, noted at the symposium that the private sector economy has become a mainstay of Zhanjiang's economy and that private enterprises should strengthen technology research and development, improve quality management, as well as enhance core competitiveness to achieve high-quality development.

Jiang also stressed that the government should create a good environment for the development of the private sector economy, such as by simplifying government workflow, pushing forward governmental affairs open, and carrying out transparent administration, strengthening protection of private enterprises.

The symposium has developed into an important platform for the negotiation mechanism between government and enterprises of Zhanjiang. It will play an active role in expanding communication channels, promoting targeted policy measures, and helping enterprises solve practical problems.