This is a web portal established by the city’s CPC Municipal Committee and the municipal government to provide public-related news, information, and services. It is also a bridge that helps reach and listen to people. The portal is a cluster of sites and pages holistically covering the CPC Municipal Committee, the government, and departments affiliated to them.

The web portal (www.hangzhou.gov.cn) was officially launched on June 28, 2003. 

Considered useful and people-centered, the website plays an impressive role in clean government building, public services, and civic engagement. It has consistently ranked atop in nationwide assessments held by evaluation agencies.