The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on July 16th. Supply chains and industrial chains play vital roles in the modern economy. The 2025 Beijing Government Work Report emphasized “advancing high-quality development of key industrial chains” and “the critical role of ‘chain master’ enterprises”. So what exactly are “chain master” enterprises? Let’s take a closer look.

Chain Master Enterprises

These refer to leading enterprises that can shape the industrial ecosystem and drive resource integration in their respective sectors. These companies, often positioned at critical points in their industrial chains, possess strong core competitiveness, high market share, and sustained growth potential.