China's top economic planner released a list of 10 innovative models for optimizing the business environment in 2024 at a national forum held earlier this month.

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) highlighted approaches from 10 locations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Wenzhou.

The models cover areas such as comprehensive regulation, market access, public bidding and land use approval. The list aims to provide new approaches for local governments to enhance their business climates and offer references for improving conditions across different regions.

# Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA)

An autonomous vehicle (first right) undergoes driverless testing on a road in Yizhuang, Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

Beijing E-Town, formally known as the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area, is deepening comprehensive regulation reform to create a more conducive legal business environment.