Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone responded by starting up an online investment promotions model, through the use of the telephone, WeChat, video and internet mail.
The zone started focusing on negotiating a number of key projects through the online model in February, including an YTO aviation logistics plant project and Baoneng Group lithium ion power battery plant project.
In addition, through the Guizhou Investment Promotion Bureau's online platform, the zone released five investment promotion projects.
These related to pharmaceuticals production and manufacturing, aviation manufacturing and headquarters, a high-tech integrated industrial park, big health data management research center, as well as big data applications for safe and convenient travel.
Guizhou Shuanglong Airport Economic Zone communicates with enterprises online. [Photo/sl.gov.cn]
Officials said it is expected that the zone will attract six new contracted projects in the first quarter, with completed funds in place of 2.4 billion yuan ($345.67 million).
In addition to the newly signed projects, it has introduced a series of measures to support the stable development of businesses, ensuring they resuming normal work and production.
The zone has also helped its resident companies solve practical difficulties and problems, such as procurement of epidemic prevention materials and the return of employees.