Jing'an District, which was appointed the city’s district to pioneer services reform in 2010, has been given a list of 26 suggestions by the Shanghai government to help achieve the goal.

They include simplifying administrative procedures, introducing incentives to attract talent and tapping into historical preservation and reuse.

Jing’an is being urged to step up its efforts as part of the city government’s ongoing campaign to promote Shanghai’s manufacturing, services, shopping and culture.