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How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang: A Practical Guide
A guide for foreign founders on requesting government information from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government General Office, including procedures, required materials, and contact details.
Accessing Government Information in Xinjiang
For foreign founders establishing or operating a business in China, understanding how to obtain government information can be crucial. This guide outlines the process for requesting information from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government General Office, based on official sources.
Who Can Apply?
According to the source, besides proactively disclosed government information, citizens, legal persons, or other organizations (referred to as "applicants") may apply to the agency to obtain government information. This means foreign founders, as legal persons or organizations, can use this process to access information not publicly available.
Application Procedure
To request information, applicants must fill out the "Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government General Office Government Information Disclosure Application Form" (hereinafter the "Application Form"). The form is available at the receiving agency and can also be downloaded from the regional government portal (www.xinjiang.gov.cn). Copies are valid.
The application must truthfully include the following details:
- The applicant's name or title, valid identification, and contact information.
- The name, document number, or other characteristic description of the government information requested, to facilitate the agency's search. The description should be clear and detailed to help the receiving agency identify the information.
- The preferred form of the government information, including the manner and channel of obtaining it.
- For in-person applications, a valid ID must be presented; for postal applications, a copy of valid ID should be attached; for email applications, a scanned copy or photo of valid ID must be provided.
Submission Methods
Applicants can submit requests in the following ways:
- In person: At the address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Working hours: Summer 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (excluding holidays). Contact phone: 0991-2383723.
- By post: Send to the same address, postal code 830002. Please mark "Government Information Disclosure Application" on the envelope.
- Online: Via email to [email protected]. After sending, please call 0991-2383723 to confirm.
Contact and Working Hours
The receiving agency is the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government General Office. Working hours are: Summer 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (excluding holidays).
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Phone: 0991-2383723. Email: [email protected].
Additional Notes
The source mentions that the Application Form can be obtained from the receiving agency or downloaded from the government portal. It also lists various categories of government information disclosure, such as proactive disclosure, disclosure guidelines, systems, annual reports from 2008 to 2025, and links to various departments.
For foreign founders, this process can be used to request specific information that may affect business operations, such as regulations, policies, or other government-held data not publicly available. Ensure all required documents are prepared and submitted correctly to facilitate the request.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.