Executive summary

The National High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) Accreditation and Administration Leading Group Office (the National Office) released Guokehuozi [2021] No. 133 (Circular 133) on 15 September 2021, launching a nationwide inspection of the accreditation and administration of HNTEs undertaken by the 36 local HNTE accreditation and administration offices (the Local Offices).

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