Policy Interpretation | Q&A on Several Measures to Enhance the Central Business Functions of Chaoyang District
Upgraded Industrial Policy System for Chaoyang District in 2026
In 2026, Chaoyang District will further upgrade its industrial policy system, covering key areas such as business economy, high technology, finance, cultural industries, SMEs, the CBD, industry cultivation partners, and innovation and entrepreneurship by young tech talents. It will also include more detailed policies for emerging technology sectors such as Internet 3.0, artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, and data assets.
Among them, Beijing CBD has introduced the “Several Measures to Promote the Enhancement of Business Center Functions in Chaoyang District”, which covers four major fields: headquarters economy, international finance, professional services, and business environment. With 13 supporting policies, it aims to help enterprises grow and thrive.
Curious about the changes?
The “Several Measures to Promote the Enhancement of Business Center Functions in Chaoyang District” is an upgraded version of the “Several Measures to Promote High-Quality Development of Beijing Business Center District”. Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding the new policy:
Q1: How has the scope of the new policy changed?
A: The new policy, effective in 2026, applies to a wider spatial scope. All 13 supporting policies apply to both the Beijing CBD functional area and the Jinzhan International Cooperation Service Zone. Among them, three policies focused on building a headquarters economy cluster (supporting headquarters’ capability enhancement, promoting specialized headquarters development, and encouraging functional headquarters) apply district-wide in Chaoyang, further expanding the coverage of headquarters policies in the CBD.
Q2: What are the changes in the policy support areas?
A: The policy support areas are now more focused, aligning with Beijing CBD’s development directions: building a headquarters economy cluster, an international financial cluster, an international law-business integration demonstration zone, and a world-class business environment pilot zone. Four fields of support policies were introduced, balancing the goals of improving existing assets and attracting new investment to support related enterprises.
- Headquarters Economy
The new policy retains support for specialized headquarters (functional, service, financial) from the previous measures. It also adds new support policies aligned with Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau’s latest headquarters recognition policy, including support for multinational regional headquarters, foreign-funded R&D headquarters, trade headquarters, cultural headquarters, tech innovation headquarters, and industry demonstration headquarters. - International Finance
To build an international financial cluster and a hub for sovereign wealth funds, the policy adds support for foreign financial institutions’ establishment and development, renowned venture capital institutions’ settlement, and sovereign wealth fund investment layout. - Professional Services
To promote the international law-business integration demonstration zone and strengthen the cluster of professional service institutions, the policy adds support for capacity enhancement of these institutions, CBD professional service vouchers, and service trade development. Covered sectors include legal, accounting and auditing, management consulting, advertising, human resources, intellectual property, inspection and testing services, and service trade enterprises. - Business Environment
To optimize the business environment, the policy offers support in business district format quality, office building environment, international institution settlement, and attracting and cultivating industries. Examples include incentives for introducing international brand stores, building cultural and artistic spaces, encouraging limited-time pedestrian streets, and supporting industry- or country-specific buildings. The aim is to create a comprehensive, world-class business environment pilot zone from the perspectives of consumer experience, office environment, and internationalization.
Q3: Has the support intensity been increased?
A: Absolutely! The upgraded industrial policy system includes specialized policies in business economy, high technology, finance, culture, SMEs, CBD, industry partners, youth innovation and entrepreneurship, plus detailed policies in Internet 3.0, AI, digital healthcare, and data assets. The total policy budget has also increased to 1.5 billion RMB, providing comprehensive, multi-dimensional support for high-quality enterprise development in the district.
Specifically, under the “Several Measures,” maximum support amounts have increased: up to 5 million RMB for headquarters economy, 2 million RMB for international finance, 2 million RMB for professional services, and 6 million RMB for business environment improvements.
Q4: What are the changes in the support standards?
A: The new policy features clearer and more specific support standards, which will further facilitate enterprises’ applications for eligible policies. This is highlighted in the “One-Page Overview — Several Measures to Promote the Enhancement of Business Center Functions in Chaoyang District.”
