China adds nearly 20 million enterprises during 14th Five-Year Plan period-Xinhua

Luo Wen, head of the State Administration for Market Regulation, speaks during a press conference held by the State Council Information Office (SCIO) on China's achievements in market regulation for high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

BEIJING, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- China has registered a net increase of nearly 20 million enterprises since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Friday.

Since the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's business environment has continued to improve, thereby fully stimulating entrepreneurial vitality across society, Luo Wen, head of the administration, said at a press conference highlighting the country's achievements during the period.

The country also recorded a net increase of approximately 34 million self-employed households during the same five-year period, Luo added. ■

A journalist asks questions at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office (SCIO) on China's achievements in market regulation for high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

The State Council Information Office (SCIO) holds a press conference on China's achievements in market regulation for high-quality development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)