Providing 'the link'

The Beijing offices of regional governments, staffed with officials sent by local governments to the capital, provide a link between the capital and local governments.

Their functions vary from place to place, but most link up the central government, ministries and the Beijing municipal government, as well as take care of local officials who come to the capital on business.

Beijing offices also help local residents in Beijing and provide them with information. They also handle projects, funds and human resources for the local governments.