Guidelines have been rolled out lately by municipal authorities, as part of Huludao initiative to take national first-classbusiness environment a notch higher, like Some Measures for Huludao City to all-aroundOptimize Business Climate in Light of Internal First-class Standards (Version 2.0), Implementation Scheme for Seal of Approval Mode of “Accessibility to Instant Construction Post-land Acquisition” of Engineering Projects, and so forth.

　　In this respect, starting with specificitems, Huludao took cues from other best practices instead of copycatting. To put in force “Construction Upon Acquisition” of industrial projects, relevant services are brought together, to refresh process, merge links, synchronize items, practise vacancy acceptance, and minimize flowtime during approval operation. This method of work facilitates bearers of complete formalities like “on-demand approval service”. Case in point, after land delistingof a commercial residenceproject, the very business was granted Engineering Planning Permitwithin 7 working days, and Construction Permit, setting a record of the shortest time ever across the country.

　　“Administration time becomes easy.” The wider public are not vexed any more with paperwork. Since the inception of “zero paperwork” for urban administration, full coverage has been in effect, concerning the clearance of949 items about the totalcertificationlist, namely 279 deletions, 198data inquiries, 318verifications by units and 2 declaration commitments. Furthermore, units verification has relieved applicants of certifications up to a whopping 23,168.

　　Through data sharing on the integratedplatform of government affairs, Huludao has completed 333docking items, with “All In One Net Accessibility” at 63.29%, “Once-only Process” through government affairs at 99.99% plus reduced time limit of 82.99%, and overall window reform“One-off Window Business” up to 85.71%.The urban utilization of data resources sits 95.52%, topping the list across the province.

　　A good business vibe gives impetus to city competitiveness, like the signing of the fine chemicals project with 10b yuaninvested, another of pumped storage at 7.3b yuan in the pipeline, among others. Starting this year,268 programs as to “3 big sectors” have been upgraded in structure, with an investment at 169b yuan in total, bringing blueprints to a reality, like bases for new energy and fine chemicals.

　　First-rate Ambience for Economic Step-up

　　—3Goals to Push Forward Urban Revitalization

　　Vibrant business settings, Promoter to Project Success.

　　A handful of projects are in development, like the kickoff of XudapuNuclear Power (XDPNP) with an investment of 51.5b yuan, signing of the 10b-yuanfine chemicals project, underway land survey of the 7.3b pumped storage project, and 1.5brecombinant COVID-19 vaccine project in the pipeline. Throughout 2021,464 key projects are in the making, with a total of 214.3b to be invested, of which, 31.3b is available as per annual plan, and 393 projects have resumed work to date.

　　Big projects are colossal while a string of small and mediumenterprises have been on track and in full swing. In the first half of the year, Huludao was the first in the province to round off the annual taskof“Individual Business Shifted to Companies”. Currently, 665 cases are in good condition, achieving110.83% of the annual schedule.

　　Lately, a third-party team, the moststandard, was brought in by the Municipal administration, to propel an overhaul of the city's business conditions indexes in accordance with assessment system. Guiding principles have been in force, such as Some Measures for Huludao City to all-aroundOptimize Business Climate in Light of Internal First-class Standards (Version 2.0), and Implementation Scheme for Seal of Approval Mode of “Accessibility to Instant Construction Post-land Acquisition” of Engineering Projects.

　　Huludao is again on a new way, to stepping up the two-pronged objectives, specifically, the construction of business environment, “formalities-friendly, law-abiding, cost-competitive and ecologically livable”, and the other, “3 Key Goals” of urban development sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party Committee Sixth Congress of Huludao City.

　　Jinxi Petrochemical Plant Area. Image Courtesy of Publicity Department of Huludao Municipal Party Committee

　　Engineering Project “Immediate Construction Upon Land Acquisition”

　　With land delisting on Aug. 18, Project Planning Permit on Aug. 26, and Construction Permit on Sep. 10, actual building was due, definitely an only-18-workday approval process for construction of commercial&residential project, Huludao Fengjing Lanting by Country Garden.

　　“Such an example is a marvel of speed, really a record high among all-time projects by Country Garden, a top-listed record of this kind in national same industry.” revealed Ding Yujin, Huludao Branch general manager of the namesake firm.

　　With national first-class business environment in mind, Huludao turned to senior peers for a dose of inspiration, in an attempt to refresh the process, merge links, synchronize items, practise vacancy acceptance, minimize flowtime during approval operation. Services approvalitems are converted from “relay” to “race”, with a trail of recordapproval pace in full flow. With industrial projectsfuelled by “Instant Construction Upon Land Acquisition”, Huludao carries forward the reformed practice of vacancy acceptance, through sharingmechanism,whole-processfollow-up service, real-time track of previous-processinformation by administrative staff in place of the former enterprises’ standby post-submission and more. This way, in the case of submissions, on-demand approval service is highly feasible, only if paperwork is complete.

　　On the day of land delisting for the 450m-yuancommercial&residential project, Huludao Fengjing Lanting by Country Garden, a taskforce was set up by administrative offices, under Huludao Bureau of Natural Resources, in charge of carefully-crafted schedule for timing of each link, for the sake of approval processstep-up. Self-motivated, they seamlessly assisted to finish off several processes with ease, spanning announcement of detailed planning, signing of land transfer contract, payment of land transfer fees and taxes, handling of construction land-use planning license and real estate registration certificate, review of detailed planning, handling of engineering planning license, among others. “On standby for in-advance intervention, we kept each link flowing without any delay. Looks like it’s a race, and the sprint begins with the start. This led to the 7-working-day mode, an ultimate approvalspeed, a little harsh and fulfilling.” added Fu Liqun, head of Natural Resources

　　Upon the project planning permit, a brief meeting was held by Meng Xianbin,director of Bureau of Housing and Urban, Lianshan District, Huludao where Fengjing Lanting is based, in the presence of heads of relevant approval units and persons in-charge from Huludao Branch of Country Garden. It was about all paperwork meant for construction licence, specified in detailat one time.

　　From Aug. 26 to Sep. 10, Country Garden Huludao Branch rounded off construction drawing design, as well as engineering supervision, design,general contracting, tendering and bidding of land survey and more, as with the Fengjing Lantingproject. On Sep. 10, when the Branch brought their paperwork to Lianshan Bureau of Housing and Urban, the Bureau brought together staff in no time. Owing to preliminary training and simulation exercise, 7 staffmen out of 4 relevant approval offices joined forces for work, even overtime, signing off construction permit needed for the very Country Gardenproject up until 22:00 of the same day.

　　“Vacancy acceptance and refreshed commitment mattered a lot in this case.” Explained Qi Feng, of Construction Management Unit in the same Bureau. In the light ofrules and laws, Bureau administration, responsibility-minded, topped off the first-time trial implementation of construction drawing review, notification, vacancycommitted acceptance, in shortenedtime. Each link was dealt with “in a flash”, and all of the approval was well ready on the same day.“That day, we had take-aways for dinner.”Qi Feng added.

　　“Instant Construction Upon Land Acquisition” proves no myth nowadays. The urban engineering approval falls into the mode of “1 window”one-offservice, “1 form”declaration, and “1 mechanism”operation, in charge of parallel approbation, alongside joint review, drawing review and acceptance of planning design schemes.

　　Huludao's ultimate approval speed is credited with the bold and resolute systemreform of project construction approval, with business settings making it a best bet as “business card” to welcome investors."The case of Country Garden has set the stage for additional reform in this sector in the near future. For those rightful and lawful, we make it straight off. For those rightful yet a little unlawful, we kickoff standardized procedure, open operation and green light principle. For those rightful and generic with bottleneck, we take a plunge innovatively.” reveal Huludao authorities.

　　It is a motivation for Huludao Branch under Country Garden likewise. “From municipal, district governments, to functional services, we lean to wechat groups with enterprises.Overtime is common over the certification process, at all costs. The vigour to chase pace is a role model. Approbation speedup is incredibly cost-saving.”said Ding Yujin.

　　This is really a win-win. A comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement was signed between Country Garden Branch and Longgang District of Huludao. The Branch is set to contribute to the launch of modern Cishanhe Sports Park at nearly 10,000 sqm, Municipal Youth Palace of 16,800 sqm, extended section of Haixing Road, Shuanglong Branch of Experimental No. 2 Primary Education Group, makeover of Municipal Sports Center and more. All this is bound to offer a boost to upgrading of regional sports education and municipal supporting facilities.

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　　Data-driven Administration of “Zero Certificate”

　　The other day, as with the remuneration for the family of the deceased, a resident of Longgang District was required to submit an uninsured certificate issued by the human resources and social security department, to a provincial enterprise in Nanpiao District. With the person concerned in his community, the staff got the picture and identified his accessibility offline. However, the applicant got the wrong unit, and was transferred to District Government Service Center.In order to keep the masses fromrunning errands,the community staffman took the initiative to start “zero certificate”urban unit verification system for the certificate. Community-wide, the issuance was all ready in a dozen of minutes.

　　Servicing comes in handy, facilitating certification of the wide public. It doesn’t stop here yet, anecdotes of this kind take place every day. Dropping by any assistance point nearby, applicants can make it as to certification requested by non-governmental units. As of late September,23,168certificates were accessible free from being on the go, thanks to unit verification popularized across institutions.

　　Data run errands instead of people, which is proof of the “zerocertificate” urban creation going in-depth. Over the past year, staff up to 7,050, from 1,410 administrative villages and communities of the city, participated inthe study,20+ on-site meetings,4 online training sessions, and launch of enterprise Wechat group up to 1,934 persons, which, proves an online organizational structure encompassing the city's party and government organs, public institutions, township&sub-districts, and public services units. The clearance of certification items holds a full coverage, 8,721 out of 88 branches, with data amounting to 148,257. As per General List ofHuludao“Zero Certificate” Urban Certification Items, 949 pieces were on the agenda, including 279 direct cancellations,198 data queries,318 unit verifications, 2 declaration commitments and 152 identified self-contained materials.

　　To serve to the full, Huludao administration has debuted Huludao Model of real estate registration.Years ago, the city commenced the practice of 3-workdaycompleted issuance as with all housing transactions and real estate registrations. To this, 9 businesses are accessible in less than an hour, like registration of caution concerning new-built commercial residential building.

　　Following the approach of “Disperse Acceptance, Online Audit, On-call Service, and Self-service Certification”, Real Estate Registration Center ventured to launch a string of all-round surefire measures, like outside-webpage application plus in-webpage review, definitely time-saving. With service processstreamlined, they shifted 14 steps out of 10 processes, to 3 steps of 3 processes, down 70% as with registration. Repurposed windowmode is underway. A registration formerly led to a couple of offices, waiting in line respectively, in comparison, integrated management is now in effect. All businesses merely call for “entry andexit through same window”. This kind of windows come in 15, up to 25, with pace notably doubled.

　　With “Zero Certificate” in motion, Huludao is cheering up administration for the ease of the public.

　　“I didn't expect the Provident Fundloan was available on the same day.” said Mr. Zhangon November 1,who had just made it in Huludao Housing Provident Fund Management Center. Turns out, a service station was founded in the Provident Fund Service Hall, Huludao Real Estate Registration Center, in charge of real estate archive-consulting, registration and others. Formerly, to land a provident fund loan calls for 6 times of shuttle journeys in between 2 units, and now it’s once-only. Currently, across Districts of Longgang, Lianshan and Nanpiao, alongside Yangjia Zhangzi Economic Development Zone, 14 such service stations are in force under Registration Center. Among them, 9 are based in bank outlets for real estate mortgage, 1 in Provident Fund Service Hall for loans, and 3 in Government Public Service Center for miscellaneous affairs.

　　“Taking advantage of existing sitesof other units, complete with several computers and operational network, civilians can pull off in the proximity, why not?” gushed Gao Yongquan,deputy director of Huludao Natural Resources Affairs Service Center. Further, they move forward to pioneer the Online Judicial Inquiry&Control Info-platform, first of one kind internally. This way, real estate ownershipinformation query means not “on the go”, an initiative of onlinewhole-processreal estate mortgage registrationin the province.

　　On May 31, Medicament Retail Comprehensive License, first-ever citywide, fell into the hands of the employee from Bei’an Jincheng Outlet under Huludao Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chain Co., Ltd., through the Approval Window for Market Regulatory Medicament License, Huludao Government Service Center.“It used to require submitting applications from medicine business, medical appliances to food business license, across several units in at least one month. Presently, with a once-only submission through a window, review plus acceptance is okay within 10 days! No-brainer indeed.” one of applicants agreed.

　　The mode of “1 certificate for 1 business” is around now all over, with the system “1 window, 1 paperwork set, 1 merged approval and 1 license accessibility” in the making. To date, 270-plus comprehensive licenses have been claimed for medicine retail, with this model spreading to 10 other industries.

　　The notification and commitment system is rolled out for certificationand company-relatedbusiness license items. In this regard, 90 such certification matters available were sorted out, and listed on the government service network, in accordance with Implementation Program for Huludao Notification&Commitment System of Certification Itemsinitiated by same city.

　　Thus far, 333items have been linked to Huludao Integrated Government Affairs Platform, with “All In One Net Accessibility” at 63.29%, “Once-only Process”99.99%, shortened time limit 82.99%, and “On-call Service”61.44%. All follows time management,2.15links on average. The rate of “Comprehensive Service Window” converted to ““One-offWindow Business” is 85.71%. 110 government service assistance points are in service citywide.

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　　Incredible Innovation for Solutions

　　Up to now this year, the public-private communities of Huludao are in full action. To be honest, a long-standing “hard nut to crack” is preferably on the agenda.

　　Much popped up following the restructuring of a big-name enterprise lodge feeding 2,000+ employees, who were disgruntled. Seniors of Huludao authorities stepped in for solutions, like favourable policies and financial grants. At long last, all got solved to the satisfaction of all. The enterprise in questionwas relieved, and on the move now.

　　Perennial visits or with letters are known to entail a trail of crucial reasons. Many, not tremendously troublesome at the very start, tend to snowball over time, yet to explode. Time consuming and high-cost, here it comes. “Practice matters. It is not tricky as it seems. That said, it makes sense to face up to it. Fight or flight makes a difference here. Better early than late. Methods make a difference as every cloud has a silver lining. There is no such thing as a free lunch, wait and see leads to nowhere. Besides, once “hard nut to crack” is cracked, more bonuses is bound to arise.”indicated aHuludao official.

　　To address historical leftovers case by case is subject to a deadlock. Huludao has enough insights to put empathy into progressivethinking for a way out. Development space is expanded to revitalize stagnant conditions for a multi-win-win. Abandoned and unfinished, pockmarked in the urbanarea, 12 large-scale buildings fought its way out, owing to the on-the-spot repeated mediation by forward-looking municipal leadership.

　　Remarkably relieved, Ms. Zhang, 6-year resident of one coastal community in Xingcheng, landed her Premises Permit recently thanks to on-site leadership. Many owners had no access to Permit, just due to responses in arrears with infrastructure supporting facilities like water, electricity and heating by real estate developers. “Vacancy acceptance” proves a saviour to Ms. Zhang. Following this precedent, 90,000+ Huludao households have got their hands on Permit over the past year.

　　The out-of-placereform of enterprise- and market-oriented operation has contributed to the insufficienteconomic role of the park. A program is put in place by Huludao, that Park officials are persuaded to involve in enterprise operation reform, still retaining their staffing status. Also, their allocations are on the basis ofefficient incentives, in order to fulfill a boost of quality and efficiency all-around. Idle in-park workshopscelebrate a new economic growth point. A left-unused plant of 55 hectares was made vibrant by Xingcheng Economic Development Zone, after customizing a space of 90,000 sqm for 20+ companies, as per “One Enterprise, One Policy”. The mode of “Rent, Saleor Rent+Sale When Appropriate”, has brought in a total investment of1+billionyuan in no time. To this, 6 high-tech enterprises are powerhouses with annual sales revenue of over 100m yuan.

　　“Can you reach the last mile? It's up to you whether the project can start on time.Time counts. To nip in the bud is the way out. To serve the people, so what's there to fear? Any delay in assignments If failing to face the music, then job reshuffle on your own.” A bombardment of criticisms by name were offered by the mayor at a government work conferencerecently. After that, “This is the way out to face the problem directly.” agreed one attendee. Strikingly strict, those careless and casual have to feel ashamed and overwhelmed.”

　　Extraordinary ethos brings about positive energy. At breakfast tableofLonggang Districtleadership, are seated a couple of entrepreneurs, and one of them reveals, “The breakfast meeting helps some issues get solved.” The “camp and field training”meeting mode of project construction also makes a comeback, not as a mere formality. All-level leadership made on-site decisions to approach issues in project construction, which made investors “relieved”.

　　Project Planning&Service Taskforces are put in place, of Huludaomunicipal and county levels. Key projects practise the mechanism of leadership in-charge and guarantee. Excellent officials are sent to the frontline of investment promotion, as part of the full-time team of 596 helmed by municipal Party Secretary plus the mayor. All of Longgang administration pitch for inbound investment for good reason. Those rated as excellent promoters for 2 years in a row, stand a chance of direct elevation. This campaign is in full swing. During the first three quarters, 117 newly-signedprojects amounted to 40.661b yuan in total investment, up 13.5%year-on-year, 38 of which are above 100m, sitting at 38.039b in total.

　　Given a good example set by superiors, inferiors have to move forward along. Days ago, the first-ever “Premiere” Swimsuit Livestream internally, was launched in Huludao E-commerce LivestreamBase under Xingcheng Economic Development Zone. In today's Huludao, a variety of“hard nuts”are no longer issues due to “I’ll take the plunge.”“Methods make a difference”, any member of leadership is refuelled on the go. All leadership has reached a consensus, to take the leadin dealing with a hard nut or two, or one or two innovative reforms.

　　In the recentleadership transition, a group of Huludao officials welcomed position transfers, winning cheers. All newly elected municipaldirectors are professionals with outstanding skills, like Development&Reform Commission, Bureau of Industry&Information Technology, Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and more.

　　“Fight or flight, make or break, all lies in his capability as an official. Not or half in the administrative know, will sure lead to more and more complex issues. How can or will he make it? Staying true to the brightpolitical climate, we will put good staff in right place, making them dedicated while freeing them from“personalconnections”. Those like sycophants, flatterers or responsibility-evaders will be reduced to no avail.” The practice of worthy and talent availability is crazily convincing. Officials have to be role models, for a whole community to follow in their footsteps. “Nowadays, we Huludao is brimming with confidence.” uttered one member of a municipal organ.

　　Countryside all the more gorgeous, welcoming an influx of tourists

　　Push forward for a step higher. With vibrant innovation sticking to clean and bright political ecology, “3 chapters” (namely, Time-honored,Original and New-eraBrands respectively) of structural transformation are well on track in Huludao. “Time-honoredBrand” is undergoing a “digital shift”. “Genghai No. 1” by Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry, a project ofsuper-large offshore ecological pasture complex platform, is converting from equipment manufacturers to digital system solution supplier. The“Original Brand”chain is lengthened. The construction ofIntensive Processing Industrial Base under MCC Huludao Nonferrous Metals, has taken shape, with relevant chemical industrial parks in the pipeline. “New-eraBrand” comes from scratch. Liaoning Dongdaihe Incubation Center oriented towards Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei is well in full swing. Owing to the taskforces headed bychief municipalleadership, “3 chapters” of structural transformation has completed 268, valued at 169b yuan, for one, green and low-carbon new energy base, is taking shape, the other, a new fine chemical industry base, is well on the agenda.

　　Credit: Liaoning Daily·Beiguo Client-side