President Xi Jinping sent a strong signal of maintaining supportive policies toward private businesses at a meeting with entrepreneurs on Thursday. Here are his views on private businesses and the six measures he has introduced to bolster private businesses.

Role of private businesses

"The private sector's contributions are undeniable for the country to be able to make miraculous achievements in economic development."

"Any word or action that denies, doubts or wavers over the country's basic economic system is not in line with the principles and policies of the Party and the country."

"All private companies and private entrepreneurs should feel totally reassured and devote themselves to seeking development."