Business environment
Policy environment
Shaoxing has fully implemented the "single window and integrated services" system, realized the comprehensive integration of examination and approval functions, and established a "one-step settlement" mechanism covering administrative licensing, administrative penalties and administrative services.
At present, Shaoxing has formed the "1 + 8" policy system. "1" is a programmatic policy to promote high-quality economic development; "8" means eight supportive policies – agriculture, industry and the service industry are supported by the principle of "one policy for one big industry", and talents, science and technology, finance, the open economy and the construction industry are supported by the principle of "the city with the best environment". For some projects with great development potential, the city adopts "one policy for one enterprise/project".
Business support
Shaoxing has more than 30 graded hospitals, more than 2,000 medical institutions, more than 100 three-star hotels, numerous large shopping malls, as well as golf courses, indoor ski resorts, hot springs, amusement parks and other entertainment facilities.
The city has a growing domestic consumer market, with the per capita disposable income of its urban residents ranking third in Zhejiang province and fifth in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Human resources
Shaoxing enjoys the radiation of the three talent highlands of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo. Currently, there are 122 academician and expert workstations in 11 colleges and universities, including Shaoxing University. In 2018, 323 new national high-tech enterprises were established, and eight research institutes were signed with Zhejiang University and other well-known universities.
Sports events brands
In 2018, Shaoxing held 14 international sports events, including Shaoxing International Marathon, 14 national, 23 provincial and 50 municipal sports events. Shaoxing is speeding up its efforts to become a destination city for international sports events, expanding its influence and promoting the economic development of sports events.