Currently, industrial project approval takes 33 working days, a decrease from 78 working days in previous years. Real estate project approval takes 37 working days, a decrease from 78 working days in 2016. Government-supported public school construction projects require 56 working days to gain approval, decreasing from 136 working days last year.

Zhao Xia, manager of a real estate project in the zone, said that the improved approval efficiency helps companies to reduce financial burdens and gain investment returns much more quickly.

Shengrui Transmission, developer of the world's first front-engine, front-drive 8-gear auto transmission, is also benefiting from the zone's efforts.

The Shengrui's residential community construction project, designed to support businesses moving into Shengrui's Auto Gearbox Industrial Park, obtained approval from the authority in about a month.

The second phase of the industrial park, which will launch construction soon, is also benefiting from the zone's improved approval efficiency.

The industrial park will produce all the spare parts for Shengrui upon completion, which will help to significantly lower the company's logistics and packaging costs.

The zone's efforts to enhance approval efficiency has helped the government to strengthen its reputation for credibility and reliability among the local people.

Qi Zhenjie, who is in charge of the second phase of construction of Qinghe Community East, said that improved government approval speed and efficiency strongly supported shanty town demolition and upgrade projects in the zone.