THE Central Government has selected Shenzhen and three other cities to conduct e-government trials beginning mid-September.
After the experiments in Shenzhen, Qingdao, Mianyang and Nanhai, to last until the end of next year, the e-government projects will be expanded nationwide as part of the government's efforts to become more transparent, efficient and updated.
The trials in Shenzhen will focus on on-line government services and reflect the reform of the official approval system.
This would allow individuals and enterprises to apply for government approval for business and other registrations at home or office with a click.
Key projects will include electronic tax declaration, online company registration and community information service.
Some of the projects are believed to have been under development already.
The municipal government will invite companies to take part in the bidding for some e-government projects starting from Sept. 15. The winners will be announced before Oct. 25.
(Roger Lin)