Li Qiang presided over the State Council executive meeting

Study the work related to promoting the accelerated rise of the central region in the new era

Study and improve measures to solve long-term mechanisms for solving the problem of corporate accounts default

Listen to reports on energy conservation and carbon reduction work

Deploy and carry out the entire chain rectification of electric bicycle safety hazards

Xinhua Agency, Beijing, April 12. Premier Li Qiang chaired an executive meeting of the State Council on April 12 to study the work related to promoting the accelerated rise of the central region in the new era, study and improve measures to solve the problem of corporate account arrears, listen to reports on energy conservation and carbon reduction work, and deploy and carry out the entire chain rectification of electric bicycle safety hazards.

The meeting emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the spirit of the important speech delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping when he presided over the symposium on promoting the rise of the central region in the new era, do a good job in the implementation of major work tasks and major reform matters, promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and strengthen regional coordination. Linkage, focus on deepening reform and expanding opening up, and use more pragmatic and effective measures to support the central region in transforming its location advantages and resource advantages into development advantages, and continuously improve its overall strength and competitiveness.

The meeting pointed out that solving the problem of corporate delinquency is related to the improvement of the business environment, the overall situation of economic recovery, and the image and credibility of the government. It is necessary not only to promote special actions to clear arrears with high quality and solve the current existing debt clearing stock, but also to work hard to improve long-term mechanisms to resolutely curb "clearing arrears while still" and "clearing arrears again". It is necessary to focus on the problem of government defaulting on corporate accounts and large enterprises defaulting on small and medium-sized enterprises, further increase the cost of violating regulations by delinquent entities, reduce the cost of rights protection for delinquent enterprises, and promptly improve relevant laws and regulations, project price settlement, commercial bill management and other systems and regulations, so that The long-term mechanism will operate smoothly as soon as possible.

The meeting reviewed and approved the "2024-2025 Action Plan for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction" and the "Work Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a Dual Control System for Carbon Emissions", emphasizing the need to focus on key areas to promote energy conservation and carbon reduction, and integrate it with the expansion of effective investment, renovation of old communities, Equipment updates and consumer goods trade-in, etc., advocate simple, moderate, green and low-carbon consumption methods, and better leverage the economic, social and ecological benefits of energy conservation and carbon reduction. We must base ourselves on the actual national conditions, insist on establishing first and then breaking down, steadily grasp the intensity and pace of work, and ensure the energy demand for high-quality development.

The meeting pointed out that fire accidents caused by electric bicycles have increased rapidly in recent years, seriously threatening the safety of people's lives and property, and must be determined to rectify them. All regions and relevant departments must attach great importance to it and work closely together to speed up the resolution of existing risks and effectively curb incremental risks. It is necessary to pay attention to system governance, strengthen standard guidance and supervision and law enforcement, and comprehensively improve the safety level of electric bicycle production, sales, use, parking, charging, scrapping and recycling. It is necessary to pay attention to the combination of congestion removal, improve supporting services and support policies, vigorously promote the construction of charging facilities and the replacement of old batteries with new ones, and strengthen safety supervision while better meeting the living needs of the people.

Other matters were also considered at the meeting.