Tianjin Pilot Free-Trade Zone: Pioneering new models and fostering emerging industries
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Tianjin Pilot Free-Trade Zone: Pioneering new models and fostering emerging industries

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Established on April 21, 2015, the China Pilot Free-Trade Zone was the first such zone in Northern China. Covering 119.9 square kilometers, only one percent of Tianjin's land area, it contributes 30 percent of the city's total foreign trade volume and 40 percent of its actual utilization of foreign investments. Data shows that the scale of financing leasing in the Tianjin Pilot Free-Trade Zone exceeds 2.1 trillion yuan, accounting for one-fourth of the national total. The zone also includes commercial factoring businesses, with the total assets reaching nearly 300 billion yuan, accounting for 30percent of the national total. Parallel imported cars, another flagship business of the zone, accounted for over 70 percent of the national total cleared through Tianjin Port in 2023.

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Deep Dive into Guangxi's Fruit Trade Boom: A Gateway to ASEAN
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deep Dive into Guangxi's Fruit Trade Boom: A Gateway to ASEAN

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The article highlights the significant role played by the China-ASEAN pilot free trade zone in deepening economic links between China and ASEAN member countries. The zone's strategic location and infrastructure have attracted numerous businesses and investors, fostering trade and investment in the region. The flourishing fruit trade has created numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and contributed to Guangxi's economic growth. The …

Deep Dive: Boosting Trade with ASEAN in the Heart of China's Gateway to the Region
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Deep Dive: Boosting Trade with ASEAN in the Heart of China's Gateway to the Region

China Daily  

Deepening economic links with ASEAN, the pilot free trade zone in Guangxi is fostering trade and investment between China and Southeast Asia. The zone has attracted numerous businesses and investors, with a focus on agricultural products and cross-border trade. The pilot FTZ's policies and infrastructure have created a conducive environment for businesses to thrive, leading to increased exports and economic …

China launches pilot program to expand opening-up in value-added telecom services
2 months ago

China launches pilot program to expand opening-up in value-added telecom services

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A visitor checks out Haier's booth during an electronics expo in Shanghai in March. BEIJING - China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Wednesday launched a pilot program to expand opening-up in value-added telecom services in four designated areas in Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan and Shenzhen. The pilot program will allow foreign investors to operate wholly-owned businesses such as internet …

Qingdao reinforces its role as a foreign trade highland
2 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao reinforces its role as a foreign trade highland

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From Oct 8 to 9, a media tour titled "Open Qingdao" took place in the city, where participants explored the strategies that position Shandong as a leader in foreign trade. Since its establishment five years ago, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone has leveraged its unique coastal advantages to enhance its position as an international hub. …

Qingdao FTZ advances with coordinated land-sea strategies
2 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao FTZ advances with coordinated land-sea strategies

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Since its establishment five years ago, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone has significantly enhanced its international hub capabilities through coordinated land and sea strategies and internal-external linkages. The zone established China's first maritime court trial area in a free trade zone, achieving top rankings for three consecutive years among the country's 10 largest container ports. …

Institutional innovations in pilot FTZs shift China's opening up into higher gear
4 months ago

Institutional innovations in pilot FTZs shift China's opening up into higher gear

China Daily  

A view of Lin-gang Special Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone. BEIJING -- Over the past year, a slew of pioneering institutional innovations implemented in China's pilot free trade zones have formed a strong magnet for foreign investment, shifting the opening up process of the world's second-largest economy to a higher level. When HSBC, a multinational banking and financial …

Qingdao FTZ focuses on institutional innovation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao FTZ focuses on institutional innovation

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In recent years, Qingdao city has prioritized institutional innovation, capitalizing on the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, also Qingdao FTZ, to develop a high-level platform for international exchanges and cooperation. The Qingdao FTZ has implemented a variety of pioneering institutional innovations, which have improved the zone and established a model area for institutional opening. Zhou Yuxiang, director of the Shipping …

China implements measures to align FTZs with international standards
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China implements measures to align FTZs with international standards

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An aerial drone photo taken on Feb 2, 2024 shows a container vessel berthing at the smart zero-carbon terminal of Tianjin Port in North China's Tianjin. BEIJING - China has fully implemented the first batch of measures to align its pilot free trade zones with high international standards, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. In June 2023, China's …

Qingdao FTZ makes 3 national-level institutional innovations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao FTZ makes 3 national-level institutional innovations

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Containers carrying export goods are seen at Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong province. China's Ministry of Commerce recently unveiled 47 new institutional innovations from the nation's pilot free trade zones, comprising 23 best practice cases and 24 pilot reform experiences. The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Qingdao, Shandong province, was honored with two best …

Qingdao FTZ makes 3 national-level institutional innovations
11 months ago

Qingdao FTZ makes 3 national-level institutional innovations

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Containers carrying export goods are seen at Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong province. China's Ministry of Commerce recently unveiled 47 new institutional innovations from the nation's pilot free trade zones, comprising 23 best practice cases and 24 pilot reform experiences. The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Qingdao, Shandong province, was honored with two best …

Free trade zone breathes new life into commerce
1 year, 2 months ago

Free trade zone breathes new life into commerce

China Daily  

After four years of development, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, or Qingdao FTZ, has made significant strides in improving its business environment and provision of services. Its international trade and financial service center has attracted 42 service agencies including banks, insurance and accounting firms, law firms and arbitration institutions that provide investment and financing services. …

Free trade zone breathes new life into commerce
1 year, 2 months ago

Free trade zone breathes new life into commerce

China Daily  

After four years of development, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone — or Qingdao FTZ — has made significant strides in improving its business environment and provision of services. Its international trade and financial service center has attracted 42 service agencies including banks, insurance and accounting firms, law firms and arbitration institutions that provide investment and …

Guangxi pilot FTZ at forefront of China-ASEAN cooperation
1 year, 3 months ago

Guangxi pilot FTZ at forefront of China-ASEAN cooperation

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A woman chooses bananas imported from the Philippines at a supermarket in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept 7, 2023. Guangxi has risen to the forefront of China's trade and cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in recent years, thanks to the establishment of a pilot free trade zone dedicated to China-ASEAN cooperation. The China Pilot …

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone
1 year, 6 months ago

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone

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Established on May 12, 1991, the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone became the second free trade zone in China and the first in northern China. On December 22, 2017, the Lingang Economic Zone was integrated into the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone.This integration created a spatial layout known as the "Three Zones and Two Ports," emcompassing the seaport, airport, and …

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone
1 year, 6 months ago

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone

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Established on May 12, 1991, the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone became the second free trade zone in China and the first in northern China. On December 22, 2017, the Lingang Economic Zone was integrated into the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone.This integration created a spatial layout known as the "Three Zones and Two Ports," emcompassing the seaport, airport, and …

Initiative seeks parternships between FTZs
1 year, 8 months ago

Initiative seeks parternships between FTZs

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This photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows a fountain square in front of the Boao Forum for Asia International Conference Center in Boao, South China's Hainan province. An initiative calling for partnerships between free trade zones worldwide was launched on Wednesday at the Global Free Ports Development Forum during the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference 2023. "The free …

Qingdao FTZ leads the way in institutional innovations
1 year, 9 months ago

Qingdao FTZ leads the way in institutional innovations

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Shandong province in eastern China is promoting strategic upgrading of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone through a plan issued in January aimed at reform and innovation. The Qingdao FTZ, the largest and most piloted section of the area, has introduced 252 institutional innovations, including 79 national firsts, surpassing the national average for FTZs. Over the past three years, the …

Qingdao FTZ sees robust growth in 2022
1 year, 10 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sees robust growth in 2022

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The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone achieved robust growth in 2022, according to the zone's administration. Imports and exports in the Qingdao FTZ exceeded 200 billion yuan for the first time, accounting for 22 percent of Qingdao's total in 2022. The number of new market entities and the general public budget revenue rose 15 percent and …

​Qingdao FTZ forges ahead with reform, opening-up
2 years, 2 months ago

​Qingdao FTZ forges ahead with reform, opening-up

China Daily  

Qingdao FTZ stands in the first echelon among the 67 areas of the 21 pilot free trade zones in the country. The China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ, has been forging ahead with reform and opening-up and has made fruitful achievements, giving a boost to the high-quality development of the region. The China Pilot Free Trade …

​Qingdao FTZ forges ahead with reform, opening-up
2 years, 2 months ago

​Qingdao FTZ forges ahead with reform, opening-up

China Daily  

Qingdao FTZ stands in the first echelon among the 67 areas of the 21 pilot free trade zones in the country. The China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ, has been forging ahead with reform and opening-up and has made fruitful achievements, giving a boost to the high-quality development of the region. The China Pilot Free Trade …

Tianjin zone marks leasing milestone
2 years, 4 months ago

Tianjin zone marks leasing milestone

China Daily  

Tianjin Dongjiang Comprehensive Bonded Zone is set to deliver its 2,000th aircraft on Friday via financial leasing tools since the first such plane was leased there in 2009. Yang Liu, director of the administrative committee of the zone, said: "Dongjiang, which saw its tax revenue generated from the financial leasing sector rise 76.2-fold since 2012 to 18.4 billion yuan in …

Qingdao FTZ sees foreign trade rise 5% in H1
2 years, 4 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sees foreign trade rise 5% in H1

China Daily  

A view of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area. The import and export volume of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ, rose by about 5 percent year-on-year to 91.25 billion yuan in the first half of the year, accounting for about 22 percent of Qingdao city's total, according to official statistics. From January …

Tianjin Dongjiang port area second-hand car industry booms
2 years, 7 months ago

Tianjin Dongjiang port area second-hand car industry booms

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As the first pilot area for the export of used cars, Tianjin Dongjiang Bonded Port Area is committed to building the largest used car export base in northern China, and is witnessing an expanding business volume. From January to April this year, the number and value of Dongjiang’s second-hand car exports have increased significantly, with the export value in the …

Qingdao FTZ, an area high in investment potential
2 years, 7 months ago

Qingdao FTZ, an area high in investment potential

China Daily  

Established on Aug 30, 2019, the China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area covers 52 square kilometers and is located in the Qingdao West Coast New Area – the only State-level new area in East China's Shandong province. Integrating the advantages of having a comprehensive free trade zone, a national economic and technological development zone and an international economic cooperation …

Seven years on for Tianjin free trade zone
2 years, 8 months ago

Seven years on for Tianjin free trade zone

China Daily  

This year marks the 7th anniversary of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, the first of its kind in north China since it was approved by the State Council on April 21, 2015. The pilot zone has been spearheading deepened reforms, breaking new ground in opening up and bridging domestic and international markets for the port city, said Wang Xu, …

Seven years on for Tianjin free trade zone
2 years, 8 months ago

Seven years on for Tianjin free trade zone

China Daily  

This year marks the 7th anniversary of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, the first of its kind in north China since it was approved by the State Council on April 21, 2015. The pilot zone has been spearheading deepened reforms, breaking new ground in opening up and bridging domestic and international markets for the port city, said Wang Xu, …

Qingdao FTZ sets up 100m yuan fund pool for foreign trade enterprises
2 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sets up 100m yuan fund pool for foreign trade enterprises

China Daily  

The China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, which is located in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, recently launched a "Free Trade Loan" fund pool management measure. According to the management measure, Qingdao FTZ set up a 100-million-yuan "Free Trade Loan" fund pool, and has invested 20 million yuan in the first phase to provide risk mitigation for the …

Qingdao FTZ sets up 100m yuan fund pool for foreign trade enterprises
2 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sets up 100m yuan fund pool for foreign trade enterprises

China Daily  

The China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, which is located in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, recently launched a "Free Trade Loan" fund pool management measure. According to the management measure, Qingdao FTZ set up a 100-million-yuan "Free Trade Loan" fund pool, and has invested 20 million yuan in the first phase to provide risk mitigation for the …

Tianjin Free Trade Zone
2 years, 10 months ago

Tianjin Free Trade Zone

China Daily  

Functional advantages Tianjin Free Trade Zone serves as a development zone, a free trade zone and a comprehensive bonded area. The Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone integrates the functions of international trade, international logistics, processing and commodity exhibition and promotion. In October 2000, the municipal government of Tianjin and CAAC's North China Regional Administration approved the establishment of a 1-sq-km …

Tianjin Free Trade Zone
2 years, 10 months ago

Tianjin Free Trade Zone

China Daily  

Functional advantages Tianjin Free Trade Zone serves as a development zone, a free trade zone and a comprehensive bonded area. The Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone integrates the functions of international trade, international logistics, processing and commodity exhibition and promotion. In October 2000, the municipal government of Tianjin and CAAC's North China Regional Administration approved the establishment of a 1-sq-km …

Free trade zone boosts connection and attracts enterprise investment
3 years, 3 months ago

Free trade zone boosts connection and attracts enterprise investment

China Daily  

The China Pilot Free Trade Zone is committed to becoming an international investment and trade pilot zone aimed at ASEAN members. LU YILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY The China Pilot Free Trade Zone is making full use of its geographical advantages, engaging members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and helping promote market expansion, information exchanges and coordinated industrial development between …

Fujian FTZ a leader in reform and opening-up
3 years, 5 months ago

Fujian FTZ a leader in reform and opening-up

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China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-22 View of the Jiangyin auto import port in the Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone. In just six years, area has significantly boosted trade and business with outside world The Fujian Pilot Free Trade Zone has strived to be an area with international influence and continued to play a leading role in reform and opening-up during …

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan

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The China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area signed 48 key projects worth 50.3 billion yuan during a conference on June 17 to promote opening-up and cooperation. Forty-eight projects are signed in the China Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area during a conference to promote opening-up and cooperation on June 17. Qingdao Port, Shandong province Six platforms, including the China …

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan

China Daily  

The Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone signed 48 key projects worth 50.3 billion yuan during a conference on June 17 to promote opening-up and cooperation. Forty-eight projects are signed in the Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone during a conference to promote opening-up and cooperation on June 17. Qingdao Port, Shandong province Six platforms, including …

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao FTZ attracts projects worth 50.3b yuan

China Daily  

The Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone signed 48 key projects worth 50.3 billion yuan during a conference on June 17 to promote opening-up and cooperation. Forty-eight projects are signed in the Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone during a conference to promote opening-up and cooperation on June 17. Qingdao Port, Shandong province Six platforms, including …

Qingdao FTZ sees robust foreign trade growth in first 4 months
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sees robust foreign trade growth in first 4 months

China Daily  

The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone saw robust growth in foreign trade in the first four months of 2021, according to the local business bureau. Actual use of foreign investment in the Qingdao free trade zone increased six-fold over the same period last year to $440 million, accounting for 21.3 percent of the city's total. The …

Qingdao FTZ sees robust foreign trade growth in first 4 months
3 years, 6 months ago

Qingdao FTZ sees robust foreign trade growth in first 4 months

China Daily  

The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone saw robust growth in foreign trade in the first four months of 2021, according to the local business bureau. Actual use of foreign investment in the Qingdao free trade zone increased six-fold over the same period last year to $440 million, accounting for 21.3 percent of the city's total. The …

Free trade zones of Qingdao, Guangzhou reach cooperation
3 years, 8 months ago

Free trade zones of Qingdao, Guangzhou reach cooperation

China Daily  

The Nansha Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Guangzhou province and the Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shandong province signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on innovative development in Qingdao West Coast New Area on March 12. According to the agreement, the two sides will promote efforts to share the fruits of institutional …

Free trade zones of Qingdao, Guangzhou reach cooperation
3 years, 8 months ago

Free trade zones of Qingdao, Guangzhou reach cooperation

China Daily  

The Nansha Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Guangzhou province and the Qingdao Area of China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shandong province signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on innovative development in Qingdao West Coast New Area on March 12. According to the agreement, the two sides will promote efforts to share the fruits of institutional …

Nation eases path for multinationals
3 years, 9 months ago

Nation eases path for multinationals

China Daily  

A bird's-eye view of Beijing's Central Business District, where many global conglomerates have their headquarters. Initiatives launched French cosmetics giant L'Oreal, whose China headquarters is located in Shanghai, cited a number of initiatives launched by the local government that helped advance the company's development in the country and achieve 27 percent year-on-year growth last year. Fabrice Megarbane, president of L'Oreal …

Free trade zone opening up economy of region
4 years ago

Free trade zone opening up economy of region

China Daily  

The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region is vowing to seize opportunities brought by the newly established China Pilot Free Trade Zone and expand economic and trade cooperation with neighboring countries. In 2019 alone, a total of 99 agricultural products made from 89 Guangxi enterprises were certified by Hong Kong's "zheng" seal, including 30 kinds of tea products; 18 kinds of fruit …

习近平在第三届中国国际进口博览会开幕式上的主旨演讲（双语全文）
4 years, 1 month ago

习近平在第三届中国国际进口博览会开幕式上的主旨演讲（双语全文）

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第三届中国国际进口博览会开幕式11月4日晚在上海举行，国家主席习近平以视频方式发表主旨演讲。 11月4日晚，第三届中国国际进口博览会开幕式在上海举行，国家主席习近平以视频方式发表主旨演讲。（图片来源：中国日报） 以下为演讲双语全文： 在第三届中国国际进口博览会开幕式上的主旨演讲 （2020年11月4日，北京） 中华人民共和国主席 习近平 Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Opening Ceremony of The Third China International Import Expo Beijing, 4 November 2020 尊敬的各位国家元首、政府首脑， 尊敬的各位国际组织负责人， 尊敬的各代表团团长， 各位来宾， 女士们，先生们，朋友们： Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies Heads of International Organizations, Your Excellencies Heads of Delegations, Distinguished Guests, …

Shandong, ASEAN strengthen ties
4 years, 3 months ago

Shandong, ASEAN strengthen ties

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An employee inspects cargo handling equipment at a container terminal in the China Pilot Free Trade Zone in Qingdao, Shandong province. With the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations becoming Shandong's largest trading partner and export market in the first half of the year, the two sides are enjoying stronger trade ties. It will cost an estimated $200 million and …

FTZs sustain foreign trade
4 years, 3 months ago

FTZs sustain foreign trade

China Daily  

Pilot zones with high standard to be set up in nation, says ministry China's key free trade zones saw robust growth in foreign investment and trade during the first seven months of the year despite mounting downside pressures and a sluggish global economy due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. Tang Wenhong, director of the …

Shandong to be more open to foreign firms
4 years, 4 months ago

Shandong to be more open to foreign firms

China Daily  

In recent years, Shandong has taken a series of measures to create a more open and attractive investment environment to attract high-quality projects. The Shandong Government Affairs Service Center Shandong has also established a "service ambassador" system to offer one-on-one services to foreign-invested enterprises. In addition, in the past two years, a number of national strategies have brought about massive …

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