From Special Economic Zone to Free Trade Zone: The Reform and Development of China's Special Economic Zones

Author: Cheng Siwei
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The book features:
1. A comprehensive analysis of the development and reform of China's bonded zones using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. It particularly reviews the development history of China's bonded zones, with Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin, and other locations as key research subjects, summarizing some experiences and lessons learned. A comprehensive evaluation system for the development level of China's bonded zones is established, and this system is applied to quantitatively evaluate the development levels of 15 bonded zones in China. These achievements provide important reference value for domestic and international scholars in further researching the development of China's bonded zones.
2. A detailed introduction and analysis of the history and current status of overseas free trade zones, exploring the reasons for their emergence and their roles at different historical stages. It also discusses the development prospects of free trade zones in the context of economic globalization, which will help readers understand the connotation of free trade zones and their role in economic development.
3. Based on the specific conditions of China, the book analyzes and researches the guiding principles, target models, and implementation steps for the transformation of China's bonded zones into free trade zones. It proposes suggestions for pilot programs and legislation, which will play a significant role in promoting the reform of China's bonded zones and related legislation.