从跨境投资“首选地”到全球科创“新磁极” 前海答问高水平对外开放

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant growth and development of the Qianhai Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen, showcasing its resilience against global trade uncertainties and its role as a hub for foreign investment and cross-border e-commerce [1][3][4] Trade and Investment - Qianhai's foreign trade import and export value surged from 71.2 billion yuan in 2015 to 537.98 billion yuan in 2024, achieving a 7.5-fold increase [1] - In the first quarter of this year, Qianhai attracted 502 new foreign enterprises, with 416 being from Hong Kong, marking a year-on-year growth of 89.1% [1][8] - The area accounted for 47.1% of Shenzhen's total foreign investment and 67.2% of Guangdong's Free Trade Zone [1] Cross-Border E-commerce - Qianhai is projected to handle a cross-border e-commerce import and export volume of 372 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining its position as the top region in China for three consecutive years [3][4] - The Qianhai Comprehensive Bonded Zone achieved an import and export value of 375.25 billion yuan in 2024, a 49.9% increase, ranking fourth nationally and first in Guangdong [4] Financial Innovation - Qianhai has established six cross-border financial innovation brands, including cross-border loans and dual-currency bond issuance, with cross-border receipts exceeding 1 trillion yuan by March this year [9] - The area has attracted over 460 financial institutions, with nearly 30% being foreign or Hong Kong-based [9] Legal Environment - A survey indicated that 75.29% of enterprises prioritize a fair legal environment when investing in Qianhai, with 92.15% willing to sign contracts under Hong Kong law [11] - Qianhai has implemented the first investor protection legislation in the country, addressing foreign investors' concerns regarding intellectual property and government procurement [12] Technological Innovation - Qianhai is fostering a high-level technology innovation ecosystem, encouraging integrated innovation across the entire industry chain, as highlighted in the recent government policy [14] - The area has seen the emergence of high-performance technology companies, such as Ruisi Chip, which has developed a RISC-V server chip with significant performance improvements [15] Talent Attraction - Qianhai has implemented policies to attract top global talent, including tax incentives for high-end and scarce talent, benefiting over 3,255 individuals [15]