摘要：China launched a nationwide campaign in March to regulate enterprise-related administrative law enforcement, as part of its ongoin
The skyscrapers of Beijing's central business district on Aug. 12, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
China launched a nationwide campaign in March to regulate enterprise-related administrative law enforcement, as part of its ongoing efforts to build a transparent, law-based business environment and stimulate private sector growth.
The campaign targets regulatory practices that have drawn widespread complaints from businesses, including arbitrary fees, fines, inspections, and property seizures; unlawful cross-regional enforcement; inconsistent standards that raise compliance costs; and abuse of power or aggressive behavior by officials, explained Hu Weilie, vice minister of justice, at a press conference Thursday.
Hu Weilie, vice minister of justice, speaks at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, May 22, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiang/China SCIO]
The goal is to focus on the most pressing issues raised by enterprises and ensure that administrative agencies and personnel act within the law, Hu said. "This is essential to safeguarding the legitimate rights of enterprises, optimizing the business environment, and promoting high-quality economic and social development."
To ensure coordinated enforcement, the Ministry of Justice has set up a task force to oversee the campaign, with corresponding teams established at the provincial, municipal, and county levels to reinforce accountability.
On May 22, 2025, the State Council Information Office holds a press conference in Beijing on the progress of the special campaign on regulating enterprise-related administrative law enforcement. [Photo by Zhang Xin/China SCO]
Training and guidance have been a core part of the campaign. Hu said the Ministry held online coordination sessions for 24,000 enforcement oversight officers and provided specialized training — both in online and offline settings — for over 300,000 administrative law enforcers. A digital platform was developed to centralize and process complaints in real time, automatically routing cases to relevant departments to reduce local burdens and improve efficiency.
The platform also enables nationwide data tracking and early warnings. For instance, if confiscated funds from enterprises in a given region rise more than 20% year on year, an alert is triggered and authorities must explain the situation before further action is taken.
As of May 21, the platform had collected 6,232 reports from across the country, with 5,246 of them already addressed. The campaign has uncovered regulatory violations involving 335 million yuan (US$46.51 million) and helped businesses recover 98.81 million yuan in losses. Administrative fines have shown a general downward trend, and arbitrary inspections have been effectively curbed, Hu said.
Authorities plan to intensify oversight of local rectification efforts, particularly in serious or representative cases. "For places slow to act, we will use interviews, public notices, and exposure to ensure real progress," Hu added.
The campaign is part of broader national efforts to bolster business confidence. On May 20, China's new Private Sector Promotion Law came into effect, offering legal safeguards to protect the rights and interests of private enterprises.
来源：中国网
