Since the so-called 3C campaign of "reporting to citizens, listening to citizens and seeking comments from citizens" was carried out last year, the Qingdao city government has added another highlight in its move to a service-oriented administration.

Since mid-June, investors that locate projects in the city can enjoy a faster administrative approval procedures through a "green channel".

The channel is set for specific types of projects, including the city's key construction projects, renovation of deteriorated buildings, old town reconstruction, and corporate relocations, as well as a project with an investment over $5 million.