Free Trade Zones
China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone – Special Economic Zone in China
China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, China: China's first and most significant free trade zone, pioneering reforms.
- Type
- Special Economic Zone
- Country
- China
- City
- Shanghai
- Established
- 2013
- Nearest port
- Shanghai Port (Yangshan, Waigaoqiao)
- Nearest airport
- Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
China's first and most significant free trade zone, pioneering reforms.
Special Economic Zone: Geographic regions with economic laws more liberal than the country's typical laws.
Model for subsequent FTZs in China
Benefits
- Streamlined customs procedures
- Relaxed foreign investment rules
- Financial sector liberalization
- Negative list management
- Cross-border RMB settlement
Key industries
- Finance
- Trade
- Logistics
- Advanced manufacturing
- Tech services
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Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
Streamlined customs procedures, Relaxed foreign investment rules, Financial sector liberalization, Negative list management, Cross-border RMB settlement
Which industries use China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone?
Finance, Trade, Logistics, Advanced manufacturing, Tech services