Step out of the island: An Introduction to China's Economic and Technological Development Zones

Author: Pi Qiansheng
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Out of the Island is a collection of reflections from individuals who have personally experienced the establishment, development, and growth of China's economic and technological development zones. These reflections are imbued with deep affection, exude pride, demonstrate a sense of responsibility, and are even more exploratory. Out of the Island, as suggested by its subtitle, An Introduction to China's Economic and Technological Development Zones, is a comprehensive economic monograph dedicated to the specific subject of China's economic and technological development zones. Out of the Island is not a promotional pamphlet for development zones, not a summary of work, nor the crystallization of long-term reflections by creators of the 20-year struggle of development zones based on practical experience. The book is divided into two parts: History and Reality and Reality and Future. The former focuses on empirical analysis of the past 20 years, while the latter emphasizes normative research on future development. For those unfamiliar with development zones, browsing through the book can provide a comprehensive and clear understanding of the cause of development zones. The primary readership of this book is domestic theoretical workers, particularly scholars who are interested in theoretical economics, development economics, regional economics, world economics, institutional economics, finance, statistics, law, and other disciplines. For decision-makers promoting China's reform and opening-up, this book helps them understand the overall situation of China's opening-up and the future development trends. For young students and college students who are about to enter the field of development zones, this book serves as an introductory textbook. Of course, the book's greater significance lies in being dedicated to the numerous colleagues who have strived for the cause of development zones. The book's intention is constructive, hoping that development zones can break free from the "island" and integrate into the main melody of China's overall development. However, its tone is deeply rooted in a sense of urgency and crisis. Speaking frankly, it does not shy away from the various problems that have emerged in the development of the zones. This is the responsibility and rightful stance of any Chinese intellectual with a conscience. Deeply loving the cause of development zones and hoping for its renewed glory is the author's greatest aspiration and creative intent.