On entering the industrial area of the Lhasa High-tech Zone in Xizang autonomous region in northwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, one is greeted by a landscape of neatly arranged modern factories.

Here, technology-driven enterprises are flourishing, establishing an innovation hub that is bringing prosperity to the plateau's economy.

Convenient, efficient services

To better serve enterprises in the Lhasa High-tech Zone, the government service center has upgraded its facilities and services.

"The processes in the center are clear and the services considerate," Dolma, a representative of a local enterprise, said. She noted that in the past, handling business matters required visiting multiple departments and filling out numerous forms. Now, the one-stop service offered at the government service center significantly reduces time and effort.

Tashi, a staff member at the service center, said that the center continuously optimizes service processes and improves service quality. It has implemented one-stop processing, intelligent tax guidance and a 5G network, making it more convenient for businesses and the public to handle their affairs.

With its ongoing efforts to create a sound business environment, the Lhasa High-tech Zone has been included in the 100 Best Business Environment Cases of Chinese Development Zones.

Stimulating innovation

Private enterprises play a crucial role in driving economic development. To stimulate the innovation of the private economy, the Lhasa High-tech Zone continues to enhance service support, providing comprehensive and multi-faceted services for enterprises.

Li Peng, head of a private start-up, said that the zone holds quarterly entrepreneur forums, allowing businesses and the government to communicate face-to-face and addressing many practical issues effectively.

"The governmental support for private enterprises is growing stronger, filling us with confidence for the future," said Li.

Chodron, an investment promotion officer of the Lhasa High-tech Zone, explained that the zone has established a dedicated service mechanism for enterprises, arranging dedicated personnel to oversee all procedures and provide comprehensive service support. Additionally, they organize entrepreneur forums and policy briefings to facilitate communication between businesses and government.

Current data shows that the Lhasa High-tech Zone is home to five companies listed on major boards, 63 national-level high-tech enterprises, 266 district-level technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises, and two national-level "little giant" enterprises, with a total of over 26,000 business entities.

With a focus on technological innovation, the Lhasa High-tech Zone is attracting an increasing number of technology-driven enterprises, positioning itself as a new engine for high-quality development of the plateau area.