EP25. China Recharges Its Private Economy: What’s Next?

<p>This week on <em>Weekly China Recap with Xing Zheming</em>, we dive into one of the most important policy moves in China’s economic calendar — a sweeping 13-point action plan by the State Council aimed at reviving the vitality of the private sector.</p><p>At a time when China faces a complex mix of domestic restructuring and global geopolitical pressures, this new plan sends a powerful signal: <strong>private-sector vitality is not optional — it is essential</strong>.</p><p>In this episode, we break down:</p><ul> <li>Why private enterprises matter more than ever</li> <li>The seven most consequential measures, from opening state-dominated sectors to enabling private REITs and green-channel IPOs</li> <li>How China plans to boost SME financing, digitalization, and procurement access</li> <li>Why this package is tied directly to China’s ambitious but pragmatic 15th Five-Year Plan</li> <li>And the real question: Can implementation on the ground match Beijing’s intentions?</li></ul><...