Legal basis: Article 20 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Township Enterprises The state encourages and supports the development of township enterprises by means of credit. For township enterprises that meet one of the conditions stipulated in the preceding article and meet the loan conditions, the relevant state financial institutions may give priority to loans, and preferential loans may be given to those with difficulties in production funds and prospects for development. The specific measures for preferential loans and preferential loans mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be formulated by the State Council.