一财社论：积极推进提质增效进一步发挥“两区”带动作用

Group 1 - The importance of promoting the development of free trade pilot zones and national economic and technological development zones has increased in the current complex international situation [1][4] - In 2023, the total import and export volume of free trade pilot zones reached 7.67 trillion yuan, accounting for 18.4% of the total import and export value; national economic and technological development zones had a total import and export volume of 10 trillion yuan, exceeding 24% of the national total [1][2] - The State Council has issued a notice to replicate and promote the reform and innovation achievements from the Shanghai Free Trade Zone across other regions, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement [2][3] Group 2 - The "Opinions" issued by the Central Committee and the State Council highlight the need for systematic reforms and improvements in the free trade pilot zones over the next five years, aiming for a comprehensive enhancement of the open economy quality [3] - The State Council meeting emphasized the need to support free trade pilot zones in aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules, increasing institutional innovation, and facilitating cross-border data flow [3] - National economic and technological development zones are required to strengthen the guarantee of land, talent, and funding, and to create a better environment for their development [4]