CNR:

We noticed Jiangxi has proposed to continuously optimize its business environment and make every effort to build a first-class province in terms of satisfaction with government services. Can you tell us about the progress so far and the next steps? Thank you.

Liu Qi:

I would like to invite Mr. Yi to answer your question.

Yi Lianhong:

Thank you for your question. What does Jiangxi rely on to attract talent, resources and projects? The CPC Jiangxi Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Jiangxi Province know clearly that the answer is a first-class business environment. Therefore, we have stated explicitly that we strive to create a first-class province of government service satisfaction. In other words, we will develop a first-class business environment. We have taken several measures and yielded remarkable progress so far.

First, there are now fewer examination and approval procedures. We canceled all non-administrative reviews, which was a cut to the maximum extent. We implemented the negative list system for market access, so that all those outside the list can enter in accordance with the law. We popularized the "six multiple-in-one" approval model with great efforts. Now, the approval duration for engineering construction projects in the province has dropped from the original around 200 days to less than 120 working days, and the time for starting a business has been reduced to two working days.

Second, we have introduced more oversight. We strengthened comprehensive registration and post-registration oversight in accordance with the law, and conducted accommodative and prudent regulation on new industries and forms of business. We achieved full and regular coverage of oversight by conducting the random selection of both inspectors and inspection targets and the prompt release of results. We strictly implemented the fair competition review system to create a fair competition environment for various market players and break industrial monopolies and local protectionism. We also took effective action to enforce intellectual property protection. For example, we handled 781 patent infringement cases, and investigated and dealt with 479 trademark infringement and counterfeiting cases in 2020, twice and 1.5 times that of 2019 respectively.

Third, we made exponential progress in government services, better satisfying various market players. We have taken the lead in implementing a delayed and staggered appointment service covering the provincial, municipal, county and township levels. Even on holidays, you can get access to government services as long as you have an appointment. They are always available all year long. We also built mobile government service platforms such as "Gan Fu Tong" and "Gan Zheng Tong," allowing all frequent government service procedures to be handled on mobile devices outside the province. People and companies now find it more convenient to get access to government services. We also made every effort to reduce the burden on companies, and in recent years, we launched 182 policies in five batches, saving companies over 640 billion yuan in total. In the first quarter of this year, we saw 167,000 new market entities of various types, a year-on-year increase of 79.87%.

Next, we will further deepen reforms to streamline administration, delegate power, improve regulation and upgrade services. We will make continuous efforts in the following aspects: First, we will continuously optimize the administrative environment; effectively improve government services; and popularize the notification-commitment system, non-contact handling and remote handling. We will make more government services available via a single website, improve mobile platforms "Gan Fu Tong" and "Gan Zheng Tong," and facilitate information sharing and coordination between government departments, so that the public and businesses can make fewer visits to government departments and let data do the work.

Second, we will continuously optimize the market environment to make it fairer, more equitable, more honest and more transparent for various market players.

Third, we will continuously optimize the rule of law so that our business environment is fully aligned with the requirements of marketisation, the rule of law and internationalization.

Fourth, we will continuously optimize the social environment. We will first require cadres and officials at all levels to foster a cordial and clean relationship between government and business, and dedicate themselves to solving the problems of companies. We will also require them to be efficient, perseverant and responsible. They must seek solutions rather than excuses when addressing the appeals of companies and people, as long as they are rightful and justified. We will create a reputable business environment featuring convenience, high-efficiency and warmth. Thank you.