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North ChinaTier 16 policieslast updated 2026-05-12
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Home to China's most aggressive OPC support. The Yizhuang 'Modelling OPC Community' offers zero-rent offices, a nationwide-first real-time compute-credit exchange, and guaranteed government orders β€” a serious option for AI and content solo founders.

For foreign founders in Beijing

Beijing's OPC perks (zero rent, compute credits, government orders) are primarily aimed at AI/talent-driven companies. For foreigners, the standard work-permit path applies and there is no city-level OPC visa yet β€” plan your stay via an employer, the K visa, or a talent program before registering.

Policy support by dimension

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Yizhuang 'Modelling OPC Community'

Beijing's Yizhuang (E-Town) is building the first 'Modelling OPC Community' in China. The city also rolled out one-click conversion of individual businesses (geti gongshanghu) into enterprises, keeping the original name, founding date and credit record.

Policy roundup, May 2026 β†—
Compute & AICompute
Real-time compute credit exchange

Yizhuang launched the first 'real-time compute credit exchange platform' in China β€” solo AI founders can call compute at discounted prices. Haidian (Zhongguancun) measures also propose model coupons for high-quality OPCs using agent tools.

Policy roundup, May 2026 β†—
FundingFunding
Guaranteed government orders

The Yizhuang government commits to dispatching at least 100 real government/SOE orders per year to OPCs in the community, covering content generation, visual design and other high-value scenarios β€” solving the single biggest problem for solo companies: finding clients.

Policy roundup, May 2026 β†—
SpaceSpace
Zero-rent offices in Yizhuang

Yizhuang's OPC community provides zero-rent office space. Haidian's draft measures (Mar 2026) would also fund OPC-friendly parks and incubators with up to Β₯2M per year each.

Policy roundup, May 2026 β†—
Visa & stayVisa
Standard expat path β€” plan stay early

No Beijing-specific OPC visa exists yet. Foreigners should plan through the standard work permit (A/B/C categories), the national K visa for STEM young talent, or talent programs. Confirm your stay basis before committing to registration.

RegulationRules
Haidian OPC measures β€” draft stage

Haidian Science City issued 8 draft measures (Mar 2026) supporting OPCs, including agent-tool adoption incentives and community grants. Note: draft (征求意见稿) status β€” verify final issuance before relying on the benefits.

Draft measures, Mar 2026 β†—
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