Guideline on Implementing the Optimization and Upgrading of the Pilot Free Trade Zone
China has released a guideline for improving the country's pilot free trade zones (FTZs) to further promote high-standard opening up and high-quality development. It calls for promoting the optimization and upgrading of trade of goods, invigorating the development of services trade and digital trade.
Issuing Authorities: Communist Party of China Central Committee; The State Council
Issued on: April 2025
Effective Date: From the date of issuance
Applicable Area: Pilot free trade zones
Type: National Policy


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