Beijing utility updates policies to better serve small businesses in the city

State Grid Beijing Electric Power Company has updated its service policy to better serve small businesses from Thursday, to deepen public service reform and improve the business environment.

"China is celebrating the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up in 2018 ... Both of the first two State Council executive meetings this year have highlighted deepening reforms of public service and administration and improving the business environment," said Qiu Mingquan, the company's spokesperson.

"Small businesses are very sensitive to costs. We hope the new measures we take will help small businesses in Beijing save both time and money, creating a more comfortable business environment for them."