Rapid Response: SME Support Should Be Measured by Productivity, Competition and Transparent Allocation

RAPID RESPONSE | September 5, 2026 | P5-EVT-2026-0903-03

Mainland China has set ambitious 2030 targets for “little giants,” SME clusters, productivity and R&D. Free China calls for public reporting on who receives grants, loans, procurement and tax support; competition on equal terms; and outcome measurement based on productivity, innovation and job quality rather than target counts alone.

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News + Editorial: Mainland China Sets 2030 Targets for ‘Little Giants’ and SME Innovation Support
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