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Deyang Opens Public Consultation on 2027 People's Livelihood Projects: What Foreign Founders Should Know

Deyang City is collecting public suggestions for its 2027 livelihood projects until October 31, 2026. Here is what foreign founders operating in China should understand about the consultation, its scope, and how to participate.

Deyang Invites Public Input on 2027 Livelihood Projects

The Deyang Municipal People's Government has launched a public consultation to gather suggestions for the city's 2027 annual people's livelihood projects. The consultation is open from now until October 31, 2026. For foreign founders running or planning a company in China, this is a practical reminder of how local governments in China solicit feedback from residents and businesses before setting priorities for the coming year.

The announcement states that the city will continue to implement a batch of livelihood projects in 2027. It describes the consultation as a way to keep channels for opinions and suggestions open and to respond better to prominent public demands. The initiative is framed around improving livelihood safeguards and strengthening residents' sense of gain, happiness, and security.

What Kinds of Projects Are Covered

The consultation covers a defined set of policy areas. According to the source, the main content includes:

• Employment and entrepreneurship — matters related to starting and running businesses and creating jobs.
• Education assistance — support related to schooling and student aid.
• Medical and health services — healthcare access and service improvements.
• Elderly and child care — the “one elderly, one young” category covering services for older residents and children.
• Support for the weak and disadvantaged — assistance for vulnerable groups.
• Urban and rural livability — improvements to living environments in cities and countryside.
• Transportation and travel — mobility and transport-related matters.
• Culture and sports benefits for residents — public cultural and sports services.
• Risk elimination and safety — safety and hazard-reduction measures.
• Convenience services — public services designed to make daily life easier.

The announcement also includes an “other” category, indicating that suggestions are not strictly limited to the listed areas.

Why This Matters for Foreign Founders

Foreign founders sometimes assume that local government consultations in China are only relevant to Chinese citizens. In practice, the categories above touch directly on the environment in which companies operate. Employment and entrepreneurship policy, transportation, urban livability, convenience services, and safety measures all affect how a business functions day to day.

For a foreign founder with a registered company in Deyang, or one considering setting up operations there, the consultation is an opportunity to understand which local issues the government is prioritizing for 2027. It also shows the formal channel through which public feedback is collected and reviewed.

The source does not state that foreign individuals or foreign-invested enterprises are explicitly invited to submit suggestions, nor does it set out any special process for them. Founders should therefore treat participation as a general public channel and confirm any procedural questions with local authorities if needed.

How the City Will Handle Suggestions

The announcement says that the government will classify and sort the suggestions received, study them carefully, and then coordinate the determination of the 2027 livelihood projects. It encourages residents to participate actively and contribute ideas, describing the goal as turning “livelihood visions” into “real-life scenes” and ensuring that public welfare measures are implemented effectively.

The announcement is issued by the Deyang Municipal People's Government Office and dated September 30, 2026. The submission window runs from the date of the announcement until October 31, 2026.

Practical Tips for Submitting a Suggestion

The source includes a specific tip for those who wish to submit: suggestions should be as specific and actionable as possible, and should note the concrete problem the submitter hopes to see resolved as well as the location concerned. The government states that it will carefully study every suggestion received.

For foreign founders, this guidance suggests a practical approach:

• Be concrete. Describe the specific issue rather than making broad statements.
• Identify the location. Note the district or area where the problem arises.
• Keep it within scope. Tie the suggestion to one of the listed categories, such as transportation, convenience services, or employment and entrepreneurship.
• Submit before the deadline. The window closes on October 31, 2026.

The announcement does not specify a submission form, email address, or online portal for suggestions. It only provides general contact information for the government website, including maintenance phone numbers. Founders who want to participate should look for the official submission channel on the Deyang government website or contact the relevant office directly.

What the Announcement Does Not Say

It is important to be clear about the limits of the source. The announcement does not:

• Promise that any particular suggestion will be adopted;
• Set out selection criteria or timelines beyond the October 31, 2026 submission deadline;
• Provide statistics on past consultations or outcomes;
• Create any new obligation, incentive, or guarantee for businesses.

Foreign founders should therefore treat the consultation as a channel for civic and business feedback, not as a regulatory change or an investment program.

Broader Context for Company Registration and Operations

For foreign founders, local consultations like this one are part of the wider picture of operating in China. City-level priorities can influence infrastructure, public services, and the general business environment. Following these announcements helps founders anticipate how a city is approaching livability and service delivery, which can matter when choosing a location or planning expansion.

At the same time, the announcement does not change company registration procedures, tax rules, or licensing requirements. Founders still need to follow the standard processes for establishing and maintaining a company in China, and should seek professional advice on those matters.

Next Steps

If you operate a company in Deyang or are considering doing so, review the ten listed categories and consider whether any local issue affects your business or employees. Prepare a specific, location-based suggestion and submit it through the official channel before October 31, 2026. Keep a record of what you submit.

Foreign founders who need support with company registration, ongoing compliance, or understanding local government processes in China can contact ChinaMNC on WhatsApp or WeChat at +86 153 1898 8535 for assistance.

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