"In the past 14 years, we have witnessed the changes to Shandong's business environment in various fields. Increasingly accessible communication channels, simplified government approval procedures, and more thoughtful and robust policy support give us support and confidence to expand our business here," said Lu Shudong, chairman of the Shandong branch of Shimao Group.

"Shandong has been promoting ideological emancipation and reform and innovation, and some concrete measures have benefited many businessmen. For we who are entrepreneurs born in Shandong province, the overall feeling is that the business environment in our hometown has become better," said Chen Song, president of Sky Orange.

Zhang Yuanjie, president of Wise Road Capital and a sensor project in Jinan, was impressed with Jinan's government services.

"We have received much help from local government. Many business registration processes can now be processed online."