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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 details, and submission methods.
Understanding the Open Government Information Process in Xinjiang
For foreign founders establishing or operating a company in China, access to official government information can be crucial for compliance and planning. Under China's open government information framework, citizens, legal persons, and other organizations—referred to as "applicants"—may request government information from authorities beyond what is proactively disclosed. This guide outlines the process for requesting information from the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government, based on official published guidelines.
Who Can Apply and What Information Is Available
Any citizen, legal person, or other organization may apply to obtain government information that is not proactively公开 (publicly disclosed). This includes foreign founders and their companies operating in Xinjiang. The information must be described clearly and in detail to help the receiving office identify the specific content.
Application Requirements
To request information, applicants must complete the "Government Information Disclosure Application Form" of the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government (hereinafter the "Application Form"). The form can be obtained from the receiving office or downloaded from the regional government portal website (www.xinjiang.gov.cn). Copies are valid.
When submitting an application, the following details must be truthfully provided:
- Applicant information: Name or title, valid identification, and contact details.
- Information description: The name, document number, or other characteristic description of the government information requested, which should be clear and detailed enough for the office to locate it.
- Format requirements: The desired form of the information, including how and through what channels it should be provided.
- Identification verification: For in-person applications, a valid ID must be presented; for postal applications, a copy of valid ID must be attached; for email applications, a scanned copy or photo of valid ID must be provided.
How to Submit Your Application
Applicants can submit requests through three methods:
In-Person Submission
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 public holidays).
Contact phone: 0991-2383723.
Postal Submission
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Postal code: 830002.
Please mark "Government Information Disclosure Application" on the envelope.
Online Submission
Email: [email protected]. After sending the email, please call 0991-2383723 to confirm receipt.
Processing Office and Contact Information
The receiving office is the General Office of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government.
Working hours: Summer: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (excluding public holidays).
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Phone: 0991-2383723.
Email: [email protected] (call to confirm after sending).
Practical Tips for Foreign Founders
- Be specific: Clearly describe the information you need, including document titles or numbers if known, to facilitate processing.
- Prepare identification: Ensure you have valid identification ready for verification, whether applying in person, by post, or online.
- Check working hours: Note the seasonal working hours and avoid public holidays.
- Confirm email submissions: Always call the provided phone number after sending an email application to ensure it has been received.
- Download the form: The application form is available on the regional government website and can be copied.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.