third, implement the industrial restructuring and rejuvenation program on a large scale. we are seizing the opportunity to push ahead comprehensive industrial restructuring and upgrading. to this end, plans are being drawn up for key industries such as automobile and iron and steel, which not only focus on addressing the immediate difficulties of enterprises but also look toward their long-term development. we have taken strong measures to facilitate the merger and reorganization of enterprises, phase out backward production capacity, promote advanced productive forces, and improve industry concentration and the efficiency of resource allocation. we encourage our enterprises to upgrade technologies and make technological renovation. we support them in making extensive use of new technologies, techniques, equipment and materials to restructure their product mix, develop marketable products and improve their competitiveness. our financial support policies are being improved, a sound credit guarantee system installed and market access eased for the benefit of sme development.
fourth, actively encourage innovation and upgrading in science and technology. we are speeding up the implementation of the national program for medium- and long-term scientific and technological development with a special focus on 16 key projects in order to make breakthroughs in core technologies and key generic technologies. this will provide