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Reading Sichuan's Government Information Disclosure Page: A Planning Guide for Foreign Founders
A practical guide for foreign founders on how to use Sichuan's official government information disclosure page to locate provincial plans and policy documents relevant to company registration and operations.
How Foreign Founders Can Use Sichuan's Government Information Disclosure Page
Sichuan's provincial government maintains a public information disclosure page that serves as a central index for policy, regulations, and planning documents. For foreign founders considering company registration or ongoing operations in Sichuan, this page is a useful starting point for understanding the local policy landscape. The page does not provide legal advice, but it organizes official documents by category and date, making it easier to find relevant materials.
The page is structured into several sections. Below is a breakdown of what each section contains and how it may be relevant to foreign-invested enterprises.
Policy, Regulations, and Administrative Normative Documents
The first section lists policy documents, rules, administrative normative documents, provincial government normative documents, and departmental normative documents. It also shows a count for the Provincial Development and Reform Commission (24). This indicates that the commission has published 24 normative documents in this category. Foreign founders should note that normative documents can include rules affecting business registration, permits, and sector-specific requirements. Reviewing this section can help identify the regulatory framework applicable to a proposed business activity.
Five-Year Plans and Long-Term Objectives
The page includes the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Sichuan Province, dated 2026-04-13. It also provides the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Sichuan Province and the Long-Range Objectives Through 2035, dated 2021-03-17. Earlier plans are also listed: the 13th Five-Year Plan outline (2016-02-15) and the 12th Five-Year Plan outline (2011-01-28). These plans set broad economic and social development directions. For foreign founders, they can signal priority industries and regional development strategies, though they are not sector-specific regulations.
Spatial Planning Documents
A separate section lists spatial planning documents. These include the Land Space Plan of Sichuan Tianfu New Area (2021–2035) (2025-12-31), a notice from the Sichuan Provincial Department of Natural Resources on five special plans including the Land Space Plan of the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone (2021–2035) (2024-11-04), the Land Space Plan of Sichuan Province (2021–2035) (2024-04-11), the Land Space Plan of the Anning River Basin (2022–2035) (2022-11-22), and the Land Space Ecological Restoration Plan of Sichuan Province (2021–2035) (2022-07-08). Older documents include the Notice of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government on Issuing the Main Functional Zone Plan of Sichuan Province (2013-04-16), the Overall Land Use Plan of Sichuan Province (2006–2020) (2010-02-23), and the Overall Land Use Plan of Sichuan Province (1997-2010) (1999-11-15). Spatial plans are relevant for businesses requiring land or physical facilities, as they indicate zoning and development priorities.
Regional and Metropolitan Development Plans
This section covers plans for integrated regional development. It includes the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Integrated Development of the Chengdu Metropolitan Area (2026-09-09) and the Chengdu Metropolitan Area Development Plan (2021-11-29). It also includes the Outline of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Construction Plan issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council (2021-10-21). Several 14th Five-Year Plan documents are listed: the Integrated Development Plan of the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone (2021-06-09), the Development Plan of the Northwest Sichuan Ecological Demonstration Zone (2021-06-09), the Transformation and Upgrading Development Plan of the Panxi Economic Zone (2021-06-09), the Integrated Development Plan of the South Sichuan Economic Zone (2021-06-09), and the Revitalization Development Plan of the Northeast Sichuan Economic Zone (2021-06-09). A 13th Five-Year Plan notice from the Sichuan Provincial People's Government on five plans including the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone Development Plan (2018 Revision) (2019-01-25) and the 13th Five-Year Plan for the Northwest Sichuan Ecological Economic Zone (2016-09-02) are also listed. These plans can help foreign founders understand regional economic integration and infrastructure development.
Sector-Specific and Social Development Plans
The page lists approvals and plans for various sectors. These include the Reply of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government on the 15th Five-Year Plan for Water Security (2026-10-09), the Reply on the 15th Five-Year Plan for Public Services (2026-10-09), the Beautiful Sichuan Construction 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-10-09), the Reply on the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2026-10-08), the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Development of Persons with Disabilities (2026-09-21), the Reply on the 15th Five-Year Plan for Sports Development (2026-09-21), the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Protection and Utilization of Natural Resources (2026-09-17), the 15th Five-Year Plan for Health Development (2026-09-11), the 15th Five-Year Plan for Geological Disaster Prevention and Control (2026-09-11), and the Reply on the 15th Five-Year Plan for the Modernization of Market Regulation (2026-09-11). These documents may be relevant to businesses in healthcare, sports, natural resources, and market regulation compliance.
Urban and Rural Construction, and Cultural Heritage Protection
Another section includes the 15th Five-Year Plan for High-Quality Development of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction (2026-08-31). It also lists approvals for cultural heritage protection plans, such as the Reply on the Protection Plan for the Historical and Cultural City of Luzhou (2025–2035) (2026-08-05), the Reply on the Protection Plan for the Historical and Cultural City of Mianzhu (2023–2035) (2026-07-29), and a reply on six historical and cultural towns and villages including Enyang in Bazhong City (2024–2035) (2026-07-12). Further approvals cover the Master Plan for the Mengding Mountain Scenic Area (2025–2035) (2026-06-22), the Protection Plan for the Banyue Mountain Cliff Statues (2026-05-24), the Master Plan for the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area (2025–2035) (2026-05-20), a reply on five historical and cultural town protection plans including Aiyie in Zigong City (2025–2035) (2026-05-06), and replies on the protection plans for the historical and cultural cities of Jiange (2025–2035) and Tongjiang (2024–2035) (both 2026-04-24). These may be relevant for businesses involved in tourism, construction, or cultural projects.
City and Prefecture Links
The page provides links to 21 city and prefecture government pages: Chengdu, Zigong, Panzhihua, Luzhou, Deyang, Mianyang, Guangyuan, Suining, Neijiang, Leshan, Nanchong, Yibin, Guang'an, Dazhou, Bazhong, Ya'an, Meishan, Ziyang, Aba Prefecture, Ganzi Prefecture, and Liangshan Prefecture. Foreign founders can use these links to access local government information for specific locations.
Practical Takeaways for Foreign Founders
- Use the page as a research tool. The documents listed are official and can inform decisions about where to register and what sectors are prioritized. However, they are not a substitute for professional legal or tax advice.
- Check dates. Many documents are recent (2026) and reflect current planning. Older documents are for historical reference.
- Look for sector-specific plans. If your business falls under healthcare, sports, natural resources, or market regulation, the corresponding 15th Five-Year Plan documents may be relevant.
- Consider regional plans. The Chengdu metropolitan area and Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle plans may affect market access and infrastructure.
- Verify with local authorities. The page is an index; always confirm requirements with the relevant government department or a qualified advisor.
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This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.