China's Boao Charm Offensive - France-China Ties - EU's Sefcovic Visits China - Fujian Party Chief on Pvt Sector Support - Vicious Commentary on 'Troublemaker' Lai China-te
Here are the reports on articles that I found worth reading in the People’s Daily on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Page 1: Let’s begin with the report on Ding Xuexiang’s speech at the Boao Forum for Asia. Ding said that (full English speech):
This year marks the 10th year since President Xi Jinping called for building an Asian community with a shared future…When visiting other Asian countries and speaking at major events such as the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, President Xi built on that and elaborated on the Asian security concept, Asian values, and Asian modernization. These ideas add new substance to the vision of building an Asian community with a shared future and represent China’s proposals for promoting cooperation and development in Asia.”
He explained how this Asian community is being forged:
China and ASEAN have established a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has entered into effect.
Connectivity networks among Asian countries are improving, boosted by the implementation of landmark Belt and Road projects such as the China-Laos Railway, the Jakarta-Bandung Railway, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has been launched and is making more impact through providing active financing support for relevant projects.
He then made four proposals, given all the uncertainty and instability in the world.
Cooperation via mutual trust: “We should champion the Asian values built around peace, cooperation, inclusiveness and integration, uphold and carry forward the Asian Way of mutual respect, consensus building, and accommodating the comfort levels of all parties, respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, keep building common ground and mutual trust, and jointly create a big Asian family of solidarity and progress. We should resolutely defend true multilateralism, safeguard the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and make global governance more just and equitable.”
Promote openness and economic globalisation: “We should jointly safeguard the free trade system, uphold open regionalism, and firmly oppose trade and investment protectionism. We should make full use of regional cooperation mechanisms in East Asia and the Asia Pacific, push for high-quality implementation of the RCEP, work toward the signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, and promote regional economic integration and connectivity.”
Focus on development: “We should pursue a development-first policy, deliver on the Global Development Initiative, actively improve people’s livelihood, and strive to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Building on the rapid progress of the ongoing technological revolution and industrial transformation, Asia is moving steadily to the forefront of the world in artificial intelligence, big data, and new energy. We should strengthen cooperation on science, technology and innovation, and promote the sharing of technological achievements to better support the development of all countries. We should make good use of financing platforms like the AIIB and the Silk Road Fund to provide more support for sustainable development in Asia and around the world.”
Pursue peaceful coexistence: “At present, Asia remains peaceful and stable on the whole. Its stabilizing role in the global landscape must be dearly cherished. We should pursue the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security in Asia, act as builders and guardians of regional peace, and make sure that Asia continues to be a land of peace and stability. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the U.N., and the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. We should work together to uphold the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, promote a correct understanding of World War II history, and carry forward the Bandung Spirit. This entails resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, and fostering an environment of security for all.”
After this Ding made three points about the Chinese economy.
First, China’s development outlook remains steady. In this, he basically reiterated the broad economic policy goals.
Second, he focussed on innovation. This is worth reading in full:
“China’s firm commitment to an innovation-driven development strategy has led to a notable boost in our innovation capacity, and a successful transition from old to new growth drivers. This has not only helped us tide over economic difficulties, but also lifted our medium- to long-term growth prospects and potential. You may have seen Chinese tech companies unveil their latest humanoid robots and large AI models, boosting momentum in their own sector and confidence in the market. They are success stories achieved through a persistent effort to develop new growth drivers in the Chinese economy. We will move faster toward greater self-reliance and strength in sophisticated science and technology, facilitate the integrated development of technological and industrial innovation, and foster and expand emerging and future industries, even as we transform and upgrade the traditional industries. Today, the pursuit of high-quality development has become a nationwide consensus, and the drive to develop new quality productive forces and spur innovation has become a widespread trend. In my view, apart from the rapidly-developing new energy vehicles, other sectors such as AI, biomanufacturing, quantum technology, and low-altitude economy will also thrive across China. They are not only opportunities for China, but also opportunities for Asia and the world.”
Promoting opening up and a “pro-business environment”: The bit about the private sector in this is worth noting:
“The private sector is a dynamic force in advancing Chinese modernization; its rapid growth in recent years testifies to the strong dynamism of the Chinese economy. At a recent meeting on developing the private sector, President Xi Jinping made important remarks that resonated strongly with the audience and beyond. The process of enacting a private economy promotion law is being fast-tracked, and the law is expected to provide a better legal environment for the development of the private sector.”
On opening up, he didn’t offer anything new. He said: “We will steadily expand institutional opening up, further improve market access for foreign investors, and expand trials to open sectors such as telecommunications, medical services, and education. We aim to offer a first-rate business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalised, and will carefully study and address issues raised by foreign-invested companies relating to access to production factors, license application, standards setting, and government procurement. We will expand voluntary and unilateral opening up in a well-ordered way, and further increase the breadth and depth of China’s opening up. We warmly welcome businesses from all countries to invest and operate in China, join in the process of Chinese modernisation, and share in China’s development opportunities.”
Next, there’s a report on Li Qiang’s meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. Xinhua reports:
“In the current international situation, China and France - as independent, mature and responsible major countries - should strengthen communication and coordination to inject more stability and certainty into the common development of the two countries and the world, Li said. He said China is willing to work with France to follow the strategic guidance of their two heads of state, maintain close high-level exchanges, expand mutually-beneficial cooperation, and strengthen multilateral coordination on issues including climate change response to bring more benefits to the two peoples and the world. Li noted that as staunch defenders of free trade and multilateralism, China and France, with closely intertwined economic interests, should work together to resist protectionism and unilateralism, continue strengthening cooperation with an open attitude, and give full play to their complementary advantages to add impetus to the economic development of the two countries continuously. China has always regarded France as an important cooperation partner and stands ready to work with the country. While strengthening long-standing cooperation on aviation, aerospace and nuclear energy, they should continuously tap into cooperation potential in emerging and future industries such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence and biotechnology to foster and strengthen new economic drivers, Li said. China hopes that France will create a fair, equitable and predictable development environment for Chinese enterprises investing in the country, he added. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the EU. China is ready to use this as an opportunity to deepen bilateral relations, and address concerns through dialogue and consultation on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits, Li said, expressing the hope that France will play a positive role in this regard.”
As per Xinhua, among other things, Barrot said that “France always adheres to strategic independence, and opposes trade protectionism and trade wars. France supports the EU and China strengthening dialogue and cooperation in the economic and trade fields, addressing the concerns of both sides in a proper manner, and exploring more positive agendas.”
On the second page, there’s a report on Wang Yi’s meeting with Barrot. Xinhua’s report on that says:
Wang said that “China is willing to work with France to follow the guidance of the consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue across all domains and levels, transcend differences and deepen cooperation. He said that in the current international situation, China and France should assume the responsibility of major countries, enhance strategic coordination, and support each other’s significant multilateral propositions and initiatives. Noting that China regards France as a priority partner in achieving high-quality development, Wang said China is willing to deepen cooperation with France in traditional sectors, encourage mutual investment, and expand cooperation in emerging fields to inject new momentum into bilateral cooperation. He also called on the two sides to deepen mutual understanding and friendship to solidify the public support foundation.”
Barrot reportedly said that “France supports dialogue between the EU and China to solve their trade differences”.
The two sides also issued a joint statement on climate change to mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris agreement.
Moving on, there’s a commentary today marking the 66th anniversary of “democratic reform” in Tibet. In Beijing’s parlance, this is the anniversary of the moment that “completely abolished the feudal serfdom of theocracy, paving the way for Tibet’s modernisation.”
The article asserts:
“Tibet’s all-round progress and historic achievements eloquently prove that democratic reform is the greatest and most profound social change in Tibet’s history, and a great feat that has truly benefited the people of all ethnic groups in Tibet. Without the Communist Party, there would be no New China, no socialist New Tibet, and no liberation of millions of serfs. The Party Central Committee’s policies and guidelines on Tibet work are completely correct, and the Party’s governance strategy for Tibet in the new era is the fundamental guideline for doing a good job in the work related to Tibet. As we strive for victory in the 14th Five-Year Plan and embark on a new journey, we must ensure that the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee take root, blossom, and bear fruit in Tibet, achieve new results in promoting long-term stability and high-quality development in Tibet, and make greater contributions to the construction of a socialist modernized new Tibet.” 西藏全方位进步和历史性成就雄辩地证明，民主改革是西藏历史上最伟大最深刻的社会变革，是真正造福西藏各族人民的伟大壮举。没有共产党就没有新中国，就没有社会主义新西藏，就没有百万农奴的翻身解放。党中央关于西藏工作的方针政策是完全正确的，新时代党的治藏方略是做好西藏工作的根本遵循。决胜“十四五”，阔步新征程，我们要确保党中央决策部署在西藏落地生根、开花结果，在推动西藏长治久安和高质量发展上取得新成效，在建设社会主义现代化新西藏上展现更大作为.
On the issue of “national unity”, the article says:
“Advancing Chinese-style modernisation requires the unity and joint struggle of people of all ethnic groups across the country. We must firmly grasp the main line of building a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, unswervingly follow the correct path of solving ethnic issues with Chinese characteristics, and focus on maintaining the unity of the motherland and strengthening ethnic unity as the focus and focus of Tibet’s work, which will surely promote the people of all ethnic groups to work hand-in-hand and shoulder-to-shoulder, in order to together to realize their dreams and create a better future.” 推进中国式现代化，需要全国各族人民共同团结奋斗。牢牢把握铸牢中华民族共同体意识这一主线，坚定不移走中国特色解决民族问题的正确道路，把维护祖国统一、加强民族团结作为西藏工作的着眼点和着力点，定能推动各族儿女手挽着手、肩并着肩，同心圆梦、共创未来.
Towards the end, the article says:
“At present, Tibet’s development and progress are in the best historical opportunity period, and Tibet’s role as a security barrier, its advantages in energy and resources, and its strategic channel position are continuously being highlighted. It is necessary to firmly grasp Tibet’s strategic positioning within the overall national situation, take advantage of our strengths and avoid weaknesses, and take measures according to local conditions to embark on a path of high-quality development that conforms to Tibet’s reality. It is essential to take the improvement of people’s livelihoods and rallying people's hearts as the starting point and ultimate goal for economic and social development, focus on the four major tasks of stability, development, ecology, and strengthening border areas, consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, promote comprehensive rural revitalisation, and continuously enhance the happiness index of people of all ethnic groups.” 当前，西藏发展进步处在最好的历史机遇期，西藏的安全屏障作用、能源资源优势、战略通道地位不断彰显。要牢牢把握在全国大局中的战略定位，扬长避短、因地制宜，走出符合西藏实际的高质量发展之路。要把改善民生、凝聚人心作为经济社会发展的出发点和落脚点，抓好稳定、发展、生态、强边四件大事，巩固拓展脱贫攻坚成果，推进乡村全面振兴，不断提升各族群众的幸福指数.
Page 2: There’s a report on Ding Xuexiang’s meetings with Bangladeshi interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.
Ding “said that China and Bangladesh are good neighbors, good friends and good partners, and the two countries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year. Ding said China is willing to work together with Bangladesh to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and foster closer cultural and people-to-people exchanges to deepen and consolidate the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Yunus said that Bangladesh firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to continuously strengthen bilateral relations with China and deepen cooperation in various fields within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
Next, there’s a report on He Lifeng’s meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic.
He told Sefcovic that “China is willing to work with the EU to strengthen dialogue and exchange, handle economic and trade differences in the proper manner, expand mutual openness, and promote the healthy, stable development of China-EU economic and trade relations…said that China stands ready to work with the EU to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides, resist unilateralism and protectionism, and safeguard the multilateral trading system.”
SCMP’s report on the visit says:
“Sefcovic (also) met with Chinese Customs Minister Sun Meijun and then with European businesses at an event hosted by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. At the business event, Sefcovic, from Slovakia, is understood to have doubled down on a shift in tone that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has adopted during several speeches this year.In those speeches, von der Leyen – who has previously taken a tough line on China – softened her language to insist that the EU could expand its trade relations with Beijing and even find new agreements.The public remarks were aimed to show the United States that in the second term of President Donald Trump, Europe has options – but, according to EU sources, were also intended to send a message to China that Brussels was open to credible offers.”
Finally, there’s a report on remarks by Chen Xu, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council on March 26th, elaborating on China’s position on the situation in Palestine and Israel.
Chen said:
China is highly concerned about the current situation between Palestine and Israel. The large-scale air strikes launched against the Gaza Strip recently caused hundreds of civilian casualties. China condemns this and deeply regrets the destruction of the hard-won ceasefire. The top priority is to avoid taking any actions that may lead to an escalation of the situation and prevent a larger-scale human rights and humanitarian disaster. The occupying power should earnestly fulfill its obligations under international law, immediately and fully restore access to humanitarian supplies to Gaza, and respect and protect the basic human rights of the Palestinian people. 陈旭指出，中方高度关切当前巴以局势，日前针对加沙地带发动的大规模空袭造成数百平民伤亡，中方对此予以谴责，对来之不易的停火局面遭到破坏深感遗憾。当务之急是避免采取任何可能导致局势升级的举动，防止造成更大规模的人权和人道灾难。占领方应切实履行国际法义务，立即全面恢复加沙人道物资准入，尊重和保护巴勒斯坦人民基本人权.
The Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Palestinian territory. Any act of forcibly changing the status of Gaza will not bring peace, but will only trigger new turmoil. China firmly opposes the forced migration of Gaza residents. The international community should contribute to promoting a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and increasing humanitarian assistance. China supports the Gaza peace restoration plan jointly initiated by Egypt and other Arab countries, and supports the early start of reconstruction based on the principle of ‘Palestinians governing Palestine’. 陈旭表示，加沙地带是巴勒斯坦领土不可分割的一部分。任何强制改变加沙地位的行径都不会带来和平，只会引发新的动荡。中方坚决反对针对加沙民众的强制迁移。国际社会要为推动加沙全面持久停火、加大人道主义援助作出贡献。中方支持埃及等阿拉伯国家共同发起的加沙恢复和平计划，支持以“巴人治巴”原则尽快开启重建.
The final solution to the Palestinian issue must return to the correct track of the ‘two-state solution’. Only when Palestine and Israel truly coexist peacefully can the Palestinian and Israeli people be guaranteed to enjoy all human rights equally. China supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and is willing to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue at an early date with the ‘two-state solution’ as the fundamental way out. 陈旭强调，巴勒斯坦问题的最终解决必须回到“两国方案”正确轨道。巴以双方真正和平共处，才能保障巴勒斯坦人民和以色列人民平等享有各项人权。中方支持巴勒斯坦人民恢复民族合法权利正义事业，愿与国际社会一道努力，以“两国方案”为根本出路，为推动巴勒斯坦问题早日得到全面公正持久解决作出不懈努力.
Page 3: There’s a report on Li Hongzong’s remarks at the mobilisation and deployment meeting for special research on several important issues related to the compilation of the 15th Five-Year Plan outline for the NPCSC. He basically called on everyone to focus on the goals of advancing Chinese-style modernization and aligning with the decisions of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
Today, the paper has an interview with Fujian Party Secretary Zhou Zuyi on policies related to the private sector. The first question asks “how can Fujian support and guide the private economy to create new advantages and open up new spaces?”
Zhou makes four points:
First, vigorously enhance the independent innovation capabilities of private enterprises. Strengthen the role of enterprises as the main body of innovation, guide private enterprises to take the lead in deeply integrating technological innovation with industrial innovation, and continuously enhance their core competitiveness. Focus on strengthening talent support, promoting industry-education collaboration, carry out pilot projects of expert groups in key industrial chains, and improve the system of technology commissioners to better meet the talent needs of different types of private enterprises. 一是大力提升民营企业自主创新能力。强化企业创新主体地位，引导民营企业在助力推动科技创新和产业创新深度融合上奋勇争先，不断增强企业核心竞争力。聚力强化人才支撑，加强产教协同育人，开展重点产业链专家团试点，完善科技特派员制度，更好满足不同类型民营企业人才需求.
Second, vigorously promote private enterprises to accelerate transformation and upgrading. Focusing on developing new quality productive forces and building a modern industrial system, we will promote private enterprises to accelerate intelligent, green and integrated development. We will guide private enterprises to accelerate ‘smart transformation and digital transformation’, implement the AI+ action, increase support for green and low-carbon transformation, and promote the construction of zero-carbon factories and zero-carbon parks. 二是大力推动民营企业加快转型升级。围绕发展新质生产力、构建现代化产业体系，推动民营企业加快智能化绿色化融合化发展。引导民营企业加快“智改数转”，实施“人工智能+”行动，加大绿色低碳改造支持力度，推动建设零碳工厂、零碳园区.
Third, vigorously support private enterprises to integrate into the new development pattern. We will support private enterprises to explore the domestic market, participate in the construction of a unified national market in all aspects, step up efforts to implement the ‘two major’ and ‘two new’ policies, build a supply and demand docking platform, enhance the promotion of Fujian products outside the province, and increase their domestic market share. We will support private enterprises to explore the international market and encourage private enterprises to deeply integrate into the high-quality joint construction of BRI. 三是大力支持民营企业融入新发展格局。支持民营企业开拓国内市场，全方位参与全国统一大市场建设，加力落实“两重”“两新”政策，搭建供需对接平台，加大闽货出省推介力度，提高国内市场占有率。支持民营企业开拓国际市场，鼓励民营企业深度融入高质量共建“一带一路”.
Fourth, vigorously encourage private enterprises to optimise their operations and management. We will encourage qualified private enterprises to improve their corporate governance structure, establish a scientific and standardized management system, improve the decision-making and execution supervision system, and strengthen internal control and risk management. We will guide and support private enterprises to establish a diversified property rights system with clear boundaries, build a community of interests based on property rights, actively expand financing channels, and promote the diversification and openness of corporate property rights. 四是大力推动民营企业优化经营管理。鼓励有条件的民营企业完善法人治理结构，建立科学规范的管理制度，完善决策执行监督体系，加强内部控制和风险管理。引导和支持民营企业建立边界清晰的多元产权制度，以产权为纽带构建利益共同体，积极拓宽融资渠道，推动企业产权多元化开放化.
The second question is about improving the business environment for the private sector. Zhou first says that in Fujian, things are already pretty good. “The overall satisfaction rate of Fujian's business environment in 2024 was 88.27%, and it has remained above 85% for four consecutive years”. 据第三方评估，2024年福建营商环境总体满意率为88.27%、连续4年保持在85%以上.
He then makes four points:
First, promote a market-oriented business environment. Improve the openness of market access, improve the long-term mechanism for private enterprises to participate in the construction of major national projects, and step up efforts to promote fair opening of competitive infrastructure fields to business entities. Enhance market competition transparency, and resolutely eliminate all forms of industry monopolies and market segmentation. Improve the efficiency of factor circulation and refine the long-term mechanism for better integration into the construction of a unified national market. 一是以市场化营商环境兴商活商。提高市场准入开放度，完善民营企业参与国家重大项目建设长效机制，加力推进基础设施竞争性领域向经营主体公平开放。提高市场竞争透明度，坚决破除各种形式的行业垄断和市场分割。提高要素流通便捷度，完善更好融入全国统一大市场建设的长效机制.
Second, protect and ensure business security through a law-based business environment. Adhere to scientific legislation, study and formulate the Fujian Provincial Regulations on Promoting Private Economy, and strengthen the formulation and revision of local regulations in key areas such as social credit and fair competition. Adhere to strict law enforcement by carrying out special actions to regulate law enforcement involving enterprises and improving the functionality of the province-wide integrated administrative law enforcement platform. Ensure judicial fairness by comprehensively improving the property rights protection system and continuously refining the intellectual property protection framework. 二是以法治化营商环境护商安商。坚持科学立法，研究制定福建省民营经济促进条例，加强社会信用、公平竞争等重点领域地方性法规制定和修订。坚持严格执法，开展规范涉企执法专项行动，完善全省一体化大融合行政执法平台功能。坚持公正司法，全面完善产权保护制度，不断完善知识产权保护体系.
Attract and connect businesses through an internationalised business environment. Accelerate the improvement of regulatory frameworks and deepen alignment with international high standards to advance institutional openness. Vigorously attract foreign investment, implement the ‘pre-entry national treatment + negative list management’ system for foreign investment, and attract more high-quality foreign-funded enterprises and high-quality factors. Innovate and develop cross-border trade by optimizing and upgrading the ‘single window’ for international trade, promoting innovation in cross-border e-commerce, and improving the ‘Silk Road Shipping’ maritime transport system. 三是以国际化营商环境聚商联商。加快完善规则体系，深化对接国际高标准推进制度型开放工作。大力吸引外商投资，深入实施外商投资“准入前国民待遇+负面清单管理”制度，吸引更多优质外资企业和优质要素。创新发展跨境贸易，推动国际贸易“单一窗口”优化提升和跨境电商创新发展，完善“丝路海运”航运体系建设.
Fourth, create a more convenient business environment: Continuously enhance government services by creating the ‘Fujian Easy Enterprise Services’ platform and accelerating the realisation of an efficient ‘one-stop online government service’ system. Improve policy accessibility by compiling a policy service guide and increasing the proportion of ‘automatic eligibility without application’ policies. Foster the mindset that ‘everyone contributes to the business environment’ and build a transparent and professional government-business relationship. 四是以便利化营商环境惠商暖商。持续提升政务服务水平，打造“福建易企办”企业服务专区，加快实现政务服务“一网好办”。持续提高政策获得感，编制政策服务指南，提升“免申即享”政策比例。树立“人人都是营商环境”的理念，构建亲清政商关系。
The final question is about building the spirit of daring to struggle and win alive among enterprises. Zhou says that the government will focus on “guiding private entrepreneurs to strengthen their confidence in development, be pragmatic and innovative, overcome difficulties, and work even harder to become models of patriotism, dedication, law-abiding operation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility.” 我们将进一步大力弘扬企业家精神和闽商精神，引导广大民营企业家坚定发展信心，务实创新、克难奋进、加倍努力，做爱国敬业、守法经营、创业创新、回报社会的典范.
He then makes three points:
First, always be filled with patriotism. Guide private entrepreneurs to continuously elevate their ideals, deeply cultivate their love for the country, remember their roots while pursuing wealth, and advance with the times, forge ahead with the motherland, and firmly be builders of socialism with Chinese characteristics and promoters of Chinese-style modernisation. 一是始终满怀爱国情。引导民营企业家不断提升理想境界，厚植家国情怀，富而思源、富而思进，与时代同发展、与祖国共奋进，坚定做中国特色社会主义的建设者、中国式现代化的促进者。
Second, concentrate on running enterprises. Guide private entrepreneurs carry forward the pioneering and innovative spirit of "daring to fight, willing to win," be bold in exploration and action, and not ‘lie flat’ or retreat in the face of difficulties, stick to their core business, strengthen real economy sectors, and focus on making their enterprises stronger, better, and bigger, unwaveringly following the path of high-quality development. 二是聚精会神办企业。引导民营企业家发扬敢为人先、爱拼会赢的开拓创新精神，敢于闯、大胆干，在困难面前不“躺平”、不退缩，坚守主业、做强实业，专心致志做强做优做大企业，坚定不移走高质量发展之路.
Operate with integrity and in accordance with the law. Guide private entrepreneurs to uphold righteousness, maintain moral and legal boundaries, consciously respect, learn, abide by, and use the law, cultivate personal character, establish correct values and morals, and pursue noble interests in life, drive improvements in the moral quality and civilisation of the entire society, and jointly build a close and clean relationship between government and business. 三是诚信守法搞经营。引导民营企业家始终扬正气、守底线，自觉尊法学法守法用法，自觉修身养性，牢固树立正确的价值观和道德观、追求高尚的生活情趣，带动全社会道德素质和文明程度提升，共同构建亲清政商关系。
He also talked about gathering together and supporting overseas Chinese.
Page 4: There’s an article bylined Zhong Yiping; it is titled: ‘Lai Ching-te: A Downright/Complete & Utter Troublemaker’ 赖清德：彻头彻尾的“麻烦制造者”
The article begins with this rather harsh idiom and only gets worse. 过街老鼠, 人人喊打: when a rat crosses the street, everyone despises it.
The article says that since he has become the leader of Taiwan, Lai has “stubbornly insisted on the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist position, vigorously promoted his ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist assertions, continuously escalated provocations for ‘independence’, especially on March 13, he put forward the ‘Green Terror Separatist Action Plan’, vigorously engaged in ‘green authoritarianism’ and ‘Taiwan independence dictatorship’, seriously damaged cross-strait relations, and brought serious disasters to Taiwan. Facts fully prove that Lai Ching-te is a complete and utter troublemaker. As long as he continues causing trouble, the Taiwan Strait will not have peace, and Taiwan compatriots will not be at peace.” 过街老鼠，人人喊打。赖清德自去年5月成为台湾地区领导人以来，顽固坚持“台独”分裂立场，大肆宣扬其“台独”分裂主张，不断升级谋“独”挑衅，尤其是3月13日抛出“绿恐谋独行动方案”，大搞“绿色威权”“台独专制”，严重破坏两岸关系，给台湾带来深重灾祸。事实充分证明，赖清德是彻头彻尾的“麻烦制造者”，其制造麻烦的行径一日不消停，台海就一日不得安宁，台湾同胞就一日不得安生。
The next paragraph accuses Lai of deliberately inhibiting cross-strait exchanges.
“Refusing to lift the mainland travel group ‘ban order’, obstructing full restoration of cross-strait passenger transport routes and flights, limiting and intimidating Taiwan compatriots from applying for mainland documents, requesting relevant departments to completely ban DeepSeek software, interfering with Taiwan professionals participating in mainland technological and cultural enterprises, prohibiting island exchanges with Jinan University and 10 other mainland universities ... the Lai Ching-te administration has spared no effort to obstruct cross-strait interactions; but at the root of it, it is still uneasy and fearful: once the door to exchanges is opened, the overwhelming trend of interaction and integration will crush his evil ‘Taiwan independence’ dream. ‘The green mountains cannot block it, after all, the river flows eastward.’ The distance of the strait cannot sever the deep kinship between compatriots on both sides, nor suppress the shared desire to come closer and reconnect. The Lai Ching-te administration’s reckless and perverse actions will inevitably bring retribution upon itself and pay a heavy price.” 处心积虑，给两岸交流交往制造巨大麻烦。拒不解除赴大陆旅游“禁团令”，阻挠两岸客运直航航点航班全面恢复，限阻恐吓台湾同胞申办大陆证件，要求有关部门全面禁用DeepSeek软件，干扰台湾专业人士参与大陆科技、文化事业发展，禁止岛内与暨南大学等10所大陆高校交流合作……赖清德当局不遗余力阻遏两岸往来，说到底，还是心虚、害怕：一旦往来的大门打开，交流交往交融的大势就会碾碎他的“台独”邪梦。“青山遮不住，毕竟东流去”，海峡的距离，阻隔不断两岸同胞的骨肉亲情，压制不了走亲走近的共同心愿。赖清德当局恣意妄为、倒行逆施，必将自食恶果，付出沉重代价.
“Frenzied and deranged, creating enormous trouble for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. They continue to advocate the ‘new two-state theory’ of ‘mutual non-subordination’ and distort and deny the ‘1992 Consensus’; vigorously promote ‘cultural Taiwan independence’ and deliberately construct a ‘Taiwan independence historical view’ to create a spiritual gap between compatriots and poison the younger generation; they shamelessly rely on external forces and continue to seek ‘independence’ provocations in the international arena; they deliberately ‘use force to seek independence’ attempting to bind Taiwan people to the ‘Taiwan independence’ war chariot … all these things have continuously exacerbated the tension in the Taiwan Strait, fully confirmed that Lai Ching-te is a ‘destroyer of cross-strait peace’ and a ‘Taiwan Strait crisis maker’, fully exposed his evil nature of being anti-peace and anti-humanity. If they are allowed to rush forward and do whatever they want, they will not only push Taiwan into the abyss of disaster, but also seriously threaten the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.” 丧心病狂，给台海和平稳定制造巨大麻烦。持续鼓吹“互不隶属”的“新两国论”，歪曲否定“九二共识”；大搞“文化台独”、蓄意构建“台独史观”，制造同胞心灵隔阂，毒害青年一代；无耻贴靠外部势力，持续在国际上谋“独”挑衅；蓄意“以武谋独”，妄图把台湾民众绑上“台独”战车……凡此种种，不断加剧台海紧张局势，充分坐实赖清德就是“两岸和平破坏者”“台海危机制造者”，充分暴露其反和平、反人性的邪恶本质。倘若任由其狂飙突进、为所欲为，不但会将台湾推向灾难深渊，还会严重威胁亚太地区和平稳定。
Hypocritical and cunning, bringing huge troubles to Taiwan people’s livelihood and welfare. Whether obstructing exchanges or destroying Taiwan Strait peace, in the end, the ones who will suffer the most are ordinary Taiwan people. They shout about ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’, but actually are implementing ‘thought confinement’ (思想禁锢) and ‘personal control’ (人身控制) in the name of security, trapping and suppressing people; they claim to be working for Taiwan’s good, but are actually selling out Taiwan’s advantageous industries, sacrificing Taiwan’s development prospects, smashing Taiwan people’s ‘rice bowls’ to gain external forces’ support. According to statistics, due to various restrictions, in 2024, Taiwan tourists had a deficit of 8.992 million, and tourism output value deficit of about 692.2 billion NTD, resulting in a 'tourism disaster’. In the desire to eagerly ingratiate oneself and surrender without resistance, TSMC has become a fat piece of meat on the chopping board of external forces, with the Lai Ching-te administration actually ‘pleased to see this happen’. These facts fully demonstrate that Lai Ching-te and his ilk not only cannot seek welfare for people, but fundamentally do not have this intention. What they are good at is only selling out Taiwan, bringing disaster to Taiwan, and destroying Taiwan. 虚伪狡诈，给台湾民生福祉带来巨大麻烦。无论是阻挠交流交往，还是破坏台海和平，说到底，受伤最深的还是台湾普通民众。高喊“民主”“自由”，实际却以安全之名行“思想禁锢”“人身控制”之实，牢笼百姓、压制人民；口口声声为台湾好，实际却是通过出卖台湾优势产业、牺牲台湾发展前景、砸掉台湾民众“饭碗”，换取外部势力支持。据统计，因种种限制，2024年台湾旅客逆差899.2万人次，观光产值逆差约6922亿元新台币，沦为“观光惨业”。在极力逢迎、拱手相送之下，台积电也已成为外部势力砧板上任人宰割的肥肉，赖清德当局竟“乐观其成”。这些事实充分表明，赖清德之流不仅不能为民众谋福利，而且根本没这个心思。他们擅长的，只有卖台、祸台、毁台.
In the course of cross-strait relations, whoever creates trouble will ultimately be treated as trouble and be thoroughly disposed of and liquidated. ‘Taiwan independence’ separatism is neither history, nor reality, and it certainly has no future. No matter how much Lai manipulates, he cannot change the historical and cultural fact that people on both sides of the strait share the same roots, language, and ethnicity. He cannot reverse the overwhelming trend toward reunification—all he will achieve is his own disgrace and eternal infamy. 在两岸关系发展进程中，谁要制造麻烦，谁就会被当作麻烦被彻底解决、彻底清算。“台独”分裂从来不是历史，也不是现实，更不会有未来。无论赖清德之流如何操弄，都改变不了两岸中国人同根同源、同文同种的历史和事实，都逆转不了两岸统一的人心所向、大势所趋，只会让自己落得个身败名裂、遗臭万年.
It is hoped that the Taiwan compatriots will fully recognise the extreme harm and destructiveness of Lai Ching-te’s stubborn adherence to the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist line, fully realise the serious consequences of Lai Ching-te and his ilk’s wilful actions, firmly oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ separatism and external interference, and push cross-strait relations back on the right track of peaceful development. This is not only important for the national justice and Taiwan’s development, but also for the well-being and future of each of us. 期待广大台湾同胞充分认清赖清德顽固坚持“台独”分裂路线的极端危害性、破坏性，充分认识到赖清德之流一意孤行的严重后果，坚决反对“台独”分裂和外来干涉，推动两岸关系重回和平发展正轨。这既是为民族大义、为台湾发展，也是为我们每个人的福祉和未来.