Primary info from 2019 Hebei Government Work Report

Deepening market-oriented reform

Hebei will push forward the reform of State-owned enterprises, the fiscal and taxation systems, and comprehensive reform of public hospitals.

The province will also streamline administrative procedures and cut the evidentiary burden of the public by reducing unreasonable certificates required. It will also establish a dynamic adjustment mechanism for a marker access negative list.

Provincial-level government affairs service centers will be built to accelerate the development of an internet service system for government affairs to promote data sharing and improve government services.

Expanding opening-up at a higher level

Hebei will integrate itself into the development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It will develop a batch of sister provinces, states and cities, and jointly build port and airport alliances with important cities along the BRI. It also supports the expansion of the coverage and capacity of services on the China-Europe railway links, providing more efficient infrastructure conditions for deepening cooperation between China and European countries.

The system of pre-establishment national treatment plus a negative list will be fully implemented in the province to further open up the agriculture, mining and manufacturing industries and accelerate the opening-up of the educational, medical care and cultural sectors.

Various expos and forums, such as the China International Import Expo, the China (Langfang) International Economic and Trade Fair, and the World Hebei Entrepreneurs Convention, should be used to attract more foreign investment into the province. It is expected that the actually utilized foreign investment in Hebei in 2019 will increase by 5 percent year-on-year.

Hebei will promote the diversification of its export market and implement tax rebates for exports to develop self-owned export brands and thus improve competitiveness in the international market. Meanwhile, the province will increase imports of important equipment, key parts and components, and high-quality consumer goods to help upgrade its consumption and transform its industries.

A market-oriented and law-based business environment will be created in the province.

Seeking progress in three tough battles

Hebei will seek progress in the tough battles against risks, poverty and pollution by consolidating recent achievements and tackling prominent problems.

It is hoped that by the end of 2019, all poverty-stricken counties in the province and 330,000 people will be lifted out of poverty, and afforestation of 7.7 million mu (513,333.33 hectares) will be completed.

Carrying out the rural revitalization strategy

To make further progress in rural revitalization, it is essential to address issues relating to agriculture, rural areas and rural people.

Hebei will adjust its farming layout, accelerate the development of urban modern agriculture and characteristic high-efficiency agriculture, and strengthen its competitive industries in vegetables, fruit and animal husbandry. It will also intensify the development of irrigation and conservancy projects in rural areas to increase overall grain production capacity and supply of agricultural products.

Measures will be taken to improve the dwelling environment in rural areas, including refuse and sewage treatment, and renovation of toilets. Development of infrastructure related to roads, water, electricity and telecommunications will also be promoted in the province's rural areas.