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How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang: A Practical Guide

A practical ChinaMNC guide for foreign founders on how to file an application for government information with the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government General Office, including the application form, required details, submission channels, and contact information.

Requesting Government Information in Xinjiang: What Foreign Founders Should Know

Foreign founders setting up or running a company in China often need official documents and records held by local government offices. Under China's government information disclosure framework, information that is not proactively published can still be requested by citizens, legal persons, and other organizations — referred to in the rules as "applicants." This guide summarizes the published procedure for filing such a request with the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government, based solely on the official notice.

Who Handles Requests and When

The accepting office is the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government. Its published address is No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Office hours are split by season and exclude public holidays:

• Summer: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00
• Winter: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30

The contact telephone number is 0991-2383723. The postal code for the office address is 830002.

Step One: Complete the Application Form

Anyone requesting government information from the General Office must fill out the "General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government Government Information Disclosure Application Form" (the application form). Applicants can obtain the form in person at the accepting office or download it from the regional government portal at www.xinjiang.gov.cn. Copies of the form are valid for use.

Step Two: Include All Required Details

The notice states that an application must truthfully set out the following:

• The applicant's name or organization name, valid identity document, and contact details.
• The name, document number, or other identifying description of the government information requested. The information should be described clearly and in detail so the accepting office can determine exactly what is being sought.
• The preferred format for receiving the information, including the method and channel of delivery.
• Identity verification, which varies by submission method: applicants applying in person must present a valid identity document; those submitting by post must attach a copy of a valid identity document to the application form; those applying by email must provide a scanned copy or photograph of a valid identity document.

Step Three: Choose a Submission Channel

Applicants may submit requests through any of the following methods:

In-Person Submission

Requests can be delivered to No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, during the office hours listed above (summer and winter schedules apply, excluding public holidays). The contact telephone is 0991-2383723.

Submission by Post

Requests can be mailed to the same address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, postal code 830002. The envelope should be marked with the words "Government Information Disclosure Application."

Submission Online

Requests can be sent by email to [email protected]. The notice instructs applicants to telephone 0991-2383723 after sending the email to confirm receipt.

Practical Points for Foreign Founders

For foreign founders, the practical takeaways from the notice are straightforward. First, confirm whether the information you need has already been proactively published before filing a request, since the request procedure applies to information outside the proactive disclosure scope. Second, prepare your identity documentation in advance according to how you intend to submit — original documents for in-person filing, a copy for postal filing, or a scan or photo for email filing. Third, describe the records you want as precisely as possible, using document names, numbers, or other identifiers that will help the office locate them. Fourth, state how you wish to receive the information, including the channel you prefer.

Because office hours differ between summer and winter, check the current schedule before traveling to the office in Urumqi. If you submit by email, remember that the notice requires a follow-up phone call to confirm the message was received. Keeping a record of your submission and confirmation call is a sensible administrative step.

Note that the application form and related materials are available as an attachment on the regional government portal, and the portal also links to other departments and localities. Founders whose questions concern a specific agency may need to check whether a separate application channel applies, as the notice describes the procedure for the regional government General Office specifically.

Key Contacts at a Glance

• Accepting office: General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government
• Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 830002
• Phone: 0991-2383723
• Email: [email protected] (call to confirm after sending)
• Portal: www.xinjiang.gov.cn
• Summer hours: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00, excluding public holidays
• Winter hours: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30, excluding public holidays

This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Foreign founders who need support with registration, compliance, or government filings in China can contact ChinaMNC on WhatsApp or WeChat at +86 153 1898 8535.