“九五”期间是本世纪末的后5年,也是实现本世纪战略目标和联结跨世纪宏伟蓝图的关键5年,科学地分析研究和预测市场趋势,总结回顾改革开放以来特别是近几年商业改革发展的经验,认真制定“九五”期间商业发展规划,明确发展的要求、方向和重点,扎实工作,这对于不断壮大和发展常熟国有、集体商业是一个值得大家认真思考的问题。现就思考中的有关问题简述如下: The “Ninth Five-Year Plan” period is the last five years of the end of this century. It is also the key five years for achieving this century’s strategic goals and for connecting the grand blueprint of the trans-century century. It scientifically analyzes, studies and predicts market trends, summarizes and reviews the reforms since the opening up, especially in recent years. The experience of reform and development, the careful formulation of the business development plan during the “Ninth Five-Year Plan” period, and the clear requirements, direction, and focus of development, and solid work, are issues that are worthy of serious consideration for the continuous expansion and development of Changshu state-owned and collective businesses. The relevant issues in thinking are briefly described as follows: