As the Private Economy Promotion Law marks its first anniversary, the Shanxi Federation of Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with MINSHENG BANK's Taiyuan Branch, organized an exchange and seminar in Taiyuan titled "Striving in the '15th Five-Year Plan,' Private Enterprises Take the Lead" to promote the spirit of Jin merchants. The event actively guides private sector participants to steadfastly follow the Party's leadership, inherit and promote the spirit of Jin merchants, maintain entrepreneurial enthusiasm, and boost confidence in development. Wei Mingxi, a member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of the Shanxi Federation of Industry and Commerce, presided over and spoke at the event. Li Hongxia, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission and Deputy President of MINSHENG BANK's Taiyuan Branch, delivered a speech. Over 50 attendees included representatives from business associations and private enterprises.

The event featured author Shi Qingli, who discussed the creative journey of "Jin Hong Impression" and shared in-depth reflections on inheriting and promoting the spirit of Jin merchants. Private entrepreneurs such as Hou Qingquan, Chairman of Shanxi Xinjinshang Distillery Co., Ltd.; Han Wen, Chairman of Shanxi Zhijie Software Engineering Co., Ltd.; Liu Hongxing, President of the Shanxi Henan Chamber of Commerce; Li Yaying, President of the Shanxi Advertising Association; and Wang Shuang, President of the Shanxi Jilin Chamber of Commerce, shared their profound insights and practical thoughts based on their entrepreneurial experiences and business development practices. They explored how to inherit, practice, and promote the spirit of Jin merchants in the new journey from multiple perspectives, including cultural heritage, technological innovation, chamber of commerce development, brand empowerment, and regional collaboration. MINSHENG BANK's Taiyuan Branch provided a financial policy briefing focused on supporting private enterprise development, offering professional guidance to help private businesses leverage financial support and accelerate their growth.

The event emphasized the need to deeply study and comprehend the core essence of the 20-character spirit of Jin merchants—"honesty and trustworthiness, pioneering and enterprising, unity and cooperation, pragmatic management, and benefiting society and the people"—internalizing it and translating it into a powerful driving force for advancing the high-quality development of the province's private economy. It called for using this event as an opportunity to further foster a strong societal atmosphere that cares for, supports, and promotes the healthy growth of the private economy, uniting efforts to enhance the quality, efficiency, and stability of Shanxi's private sector. Private sector participants are encouraged to uphold the belief of "cherishing the aspiration to serve the country," inherit the sense of social responsibility to "benefit society and the people," and integrate their business growth into the broader national and provincial development strategies. They should maintain the passion for "focusing on development," carry forward the pioneering and enterprising spirit, concentrate on their core businesses, and excel in their industries, demonstrating private enterprise responsibility in technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and green transformation. It is essential to establish the principle of "operating lawfully and wisely," inherit the business philosophy of "honesty, trustworthiness, and pragmatic management," and gain market trust through compliance. They should also shoulder the responsibility of "prosperity for all," inherit the fine tradition of "unity and cooperation," actively participate in Shanxi's "Ten Thousand Enterprises Revitalize Ten Thousand Villages" initiative, and contribute the strength of Jin merchants to the great practice of common prosperity.

Attendees noted that the event featured innovative formats and practical content, combining intellectual depth with real-world applicability, further strengthening their confidence and resolve to inherit and promote the spirit of Jin merchants and drive high-quality business development. Moving forward, they committed to establishing themselves through integrity, achieving long-term success through innovation, and building their enterprises through responsibility, striving to showcase the commitment and actions of the new generation of Jin merchants in the "15th Five-Year Plan" journey.