Micro-reforms in Weifang to better lives

In recent years, Weifang city, Shandong province has rolled out a series of "micro-reforms" that address livelihood challenges, benefit both businesses and the public, and ensure the smooth implementation of reform measures. These efforts have fueled economic growth and enhanced people's well-being.

The "Micro-Entrepreneurship" Startup Experience Center is in operation in Kuiwen district, Weifang city. [Photo/Dazhong News]

The city has focused its "micro-reforms" on key public concerns, innovating mechanisms and actively soliciting suggestions to ensure precise and targeted action.

Weifang has launched "micro-employment", "micro-entrepreneurship", and "micro-training" platforms to help low-skill, low-income groups find jobs, benefiting over two million people across 297 communities.

Additionally, through its "Golden Idea" collection initiative, Weifang has gathered public input to improve services. One example is a newly developed mobile registration system that lets parents complete school registrations quickly and easily.

Residents have a good time at a pocket park in the central area of Weifang city. [Photo/Dazhong News]

To support business development, the city has introduced a financing credit enhancement system, offering credit support to enterprises recognized for quality awards, with credit limits as high as 300 million yuan ($40.92 million) and loans up to 50 million yuan.

Moreover, Weifang has facilitated connections between upstream and downstream companies, which secured 34.5 billion yuan in mutual procurement and strengthens supply chain cooperation.

To date, the city has launched more than 100 "micro-reforms", covering areas such as technological innovation, industrial upgrading, business environments, and foreign trade. These efforts have driven high-quality regional economic growth and created a dynamic environment where "micro-reforms" lead to "mega-results".