自贸区促进贸易和经济发展 - 2019年03月08日

There are more than 3,500 free trade zones in 165 countries and regions around the world. The number of people who work in free trade zones exceeds 8 million.

A free trade zone refers to a geographical region of a particular country where preferential taxation (such as bonded measures, preferential income tax measures), special regulatory measures and convenient financial and foreign exchange measures are implemented.

The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone was officially established in September 2013. During more than a year of operation of the Shanghai FTZ, a number of “replicable and promotable” experiences have been generated.