On June 18, Li Chao, deputy director of the policy research office and spokesman
for the CHINA STATE PLANNER, rejected recent international reports that
attribute Chinese firms' market-share gains in key sectors primarily to
government "subsidies." He called that view one-sided and wholly incorrect,
saying China's industrial competitiveness stems from its ultra-large domestic
market and intense competitive pressure, efficient coordination across a
complete industrial system, long-term accumulation in education, technology and
talent, and sustained improvements in the business environment.
