Opinion: China’s Drive to Slash Red Tape
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China’s top administrative body has launched a new initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s vast bureaucracy, mandating a nationwide system that aims ensure that common government services for businesses and citizens are handled with greater efficiency.
The policy, detailed in a set of guidelines recently released by the State Council, seeks to cut through the notorious red tape that has long frustrated companies and individuals. The move represents Beijing’s latest attempt to improve its business climate for global businesses and investors and boost confidence amid economic headwinds.
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- China’s State Council launched a nationwide initiative to streamline government services, aiming to boost efficiency and business confidence amid economic challenges.
- The policy targets full streamlining of key tasks by 2027, emphasizes breaking down departmental data silos, and promotes the use of AI to enable seamless online services.
- Reforms include targeted service bundles for groups like entrepreneurs, focus on complex administrative processes, and improved training and incentives for civil servants.
- 2024：
- The State Council issued a guiding opinion that laid the groundwork for the 'Efficiently Handling One Thing' reform.
- Since 2024：
- The government has released four lists totaling 42 priority items as part of the reform initiative.
- 2025：
- The latest additions to the reform include support services for unemployed individuals and plans to create bundled service packages for specific groups, such as entrepreneurs, or for entire industrial chains.
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