The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, South China Chapter invites members to participate in the working level government meeting with the General Affairs Office of China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone. With the aim to learn about the current status and future developments of the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone, the meeting expects to explain the policies and regulations as well as incentives and benefits for companies investing in the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone. This meeting will bring together government officials from the Policies & Regulations Division and the Coordination & Guidance Division engaging in Q&A session with participants.
About the Guangdong Pilot Free Trade Zone (GD FTZ)
According to the State Council’s announcement, the GD FTZ is to become a demonstrative area for deep collaboration between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, a crucial hub of 21st century’s maritime Silk Road and pilot area for next round of economic reforms nationwide. The scope of the implementation for the GD FTZ covers three areas:
Nansha Area of Guangzhou will prioritize shipping logistics, special finance, international trade, high-end manufacturing and other industries.
Qianhai & Shekou Area of Shenzhen will prioritize finance, modern logistics, information services, science and technology services and other strategic emerging service industries.
Hengqin Area of Zhuhai will prioritize tourism, leisure and health, business financial services, culture, science, education and high tech, and other industries.
Through three to five years of experimental reforms, it aims to cultivate a legal, market-oriented and internationalized business environment; establish a new open economic system, realize deep economic integration between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau; form a new competitive edge in international economic cooperation and strive to be a pilot free trade zone with legal environment norms in line with high international standards.
For more information, please visit http://www.china-gdftz.gov.cn
Questions and issues
Members of the European Chamber who would like to raise particular questions during the meeting with the management of the GD FTZ please submit your inquiry to Ms. Anna Rudawska by email: arudawska@europeanchamber.com.cn or phone 020-3801 0267 by Oct. 20th, 11 am.
All contributions will be consolidated and addressed on behalf of the European Chamber with individual comments remaining anonymous.
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