Abstract: It is the fundamental nature of a service-oriented government to serve the people wholeheartedly.Due to the absence of a civil society,an external condition that compels the government to its fulfillment of service,the service functions of Chinese have not been fully carried out.A service-oriented government is a limited government,with four boundaries,namely limited governmental power,service,limited service cost and limited public products.The services of a service-oriented government include active service and responsive service,development service and maintenance service,paid service and unpaid service.

Key words: service-oriented government, services