The bureau of commerce of Qingdao formulated and drew up standards for investment promotion work at or above the provincial level on Feb 28, trying to establish highly-efficient, industrious and honest administrators.

The standards enforce strict rules, noting that every kind of investment promotion activity should follow relative regulations and eliminate waste. No art performances and celebrity appearances using public funds are allowed during investment promotion activities. Activities and people not relative to investment promotion are also forbidden. In addition, the rule maintains strict control on business trips, limiting countries, days and the number of people traveling.