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How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang: A Practical Guide
A step-by-step guide for foreign founders on filing a government information disclosure request with the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government Office, including required materials, submission methods, and contact details.
Accessing Government Information in Xinjiang: What Foreign Founders Need to Know
For foreign founders setting up or operating a company in China, understanding local government procedures is essential. One useful tool is the right to request government information that is not proactively disclosed. This guide explains how to file such a request with the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government, based on the official government information disclosure guidelines published on the regional government portal.
Who Can Apply and What You Can Request
In addition to information that the government proactively publishes, citizens, legal persons, and other organizations—referred to as "applicants"—may apply to the agency to obtain government information. For foreign founders, this means your company or you as an individual can submit a request for specific government information that is not already publicly available.
Where and When to Submit Your Request
The accepting agency is the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government. The office is located at No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Working hours are divided into summer and winter schedules (excluding public holidays):
- Summer: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00
- Winter: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30
For inquiries, you can call 0991-2383723.
How to Prepare Your Application
To request government information, you must complete the "Government Information Disclosure Application Form" of the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government (hereafter the Application Form). The form is available in two ways: you can pick it up at the accepting agency, or download it from the regional government portal at www.xinjiang.gov.cn. Copies are valid.
Your application must clearly and truthfully state the following:
- The applicant's name or organization name, valid identification, and contact details.
- The name, document number, or other characteristic description of the government information you are requesting. The description should be clear and detailed enough to help the accepting agency identify the information.
- Your preferred format for receiving the information, including the method and channel of obtaining it.
- If applying in person, you must present valid identification. If submitting by postal mail, attach a copy of your valid identification to the application form. If applying by email, provide a scanned copy or photo of your valid identification.
Three Ways to Submit Your Application
You can submit your application through any of the following methods:
1. In Person
Visit the office at No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, during the working hours listed above. Bring your valid identification. For assistance, call 0991-2383723.
2. By Postal Mail
Send your application to the same address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Postal code: 830002. On the envelope, please clearly mark "Government Information Disclosure Application" (政府信息公开申请).
3. Online via Email
Email your application to [email protected]. After sending the email, please call 0991-2383723 to confirm receipt.
Download the Application Form
The Application Form is available as an attachment on the government website. You can download it from the portal and fill it out electronically or print it.
Key Takeaways for Foreign Founders
- Ensure your request describes the information clearly and in detail.
- Always include valid identification and contact information.
- Choose the submission method that suits you best—in person, by mail, or by email.
- If submitting by email, follow up with a phone call to confirm.
- Keep a copy of your application and any related correspondence for your records.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.