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How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang: A Guide to the Open Government Information Process
A practical guide for foreign founders on requesting government information from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government Office, including application procedures, required documents, and contact details.
How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang
For foreign founders establishing or operating a company in China, access to official government information can be essential for compliance, planning, and due diligence. While much government information is proactively disclosed, additional details may be obtained through a formal application process. This guide outlines the procedure for requesting government information from the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government, based on the office's published guidelines.
Who Can Apply and What Can Be Requested
Beyond information that is proactively made public, citizens, legal entities, and other organizations (referred to as "applicants") may apply to the office to obtain government information. Foreign founders should note that the process is open to legal entities, which includes companies registered in China.
Application Form and Where to Obtain It
Applicants must complete the "Government Information Disclosure Application Form" of the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government. The form is available for pickup at the receiving office or can be downloaded from the regional government portal website (www.xinjiang.gov.cn). Copies of the form are valid for use.
Required Information in the Application
When submitting a request, the following details must be provided accurately:
- Applicant identification: The applicant's name or entity name, valid identification document, and contact information.
- Description of the information: The name, document number, or other characteristic description that helps the administrative organ locate the requested government information. The description should be clear and detailed enough to assist the receiving office in identifying the content.
- Format preferences: The desired form of the information, including the method and channel for obtaining it.
- Identification verification: For in-person applications, a valid ID must be presented. For applications submitted by postal mail, a copy of the valid ID must be attached to the application form. For email applications, a scanned copy or photograph of the valid ID must be provided.
How to Submit an Application
Applicants can submit their requests through the following channels:
- In person: At the address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Office hours are: Summer 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (closed on public holidays). Contact phone: 0991-2383723.
- By postal mail: Send to the same address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Postal code: 830002. Please mark "Government Information Disclosure Application" on the envelope.
- Online: Via email at [email protected]. After sending the email, please call 0991-2383723 to confirm receipt.
Receiving Office and Contact Details
The receiving office is the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government. The office hours are: Summer 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (closed on public holidays). Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Phone: 0991-2383723.
Additional Notes
Applicants should ensure that the information requested is described as clearly and specifically as possible to facilitate processing. The form can be obtained from the receiving office or downloaded from the government portal. All applications must include valid identification as outlined above.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.
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