On June 23, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and seven other agencies published a list of 40 cities participating in a pilot program for auto market reform. Lanzhou was included, becoming the only city from Gansu Province on the list. The priority direction for Lanzhou is camping and the RV market.
Other participants include Chengdu (motorsport, classic cars, used cars), Tianjin (tuning), Yangzhou (RV camping), and Yinchuan (motorsport). As part of the reform, nine agencies approved 17 support measures, including simplifying camping registration, building new parking areas for RVs and trailers, and promoting the production of eco-friendly and intelligent RVs. Plans also include developing road-trip routes and simplifying permits for parking and camping. The goal is to create a base for auto tourism in northwest China and stimulate consumption in the auto sector.