释放国家级经开区活力，应对国际经贸冲击

Core Viewpoint - The recent issuance of the "Work Plan for Deepening the Reform and Innovation of National Economic and Technological Development Zones" by the Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance the open vitality and innovative momentum of national economic development zones through 16 measures [1][3]. Group 1: Development and Economic Impact - National economic development zones have significantly increased in scale, number, and economic strength, with 232 zones established by 2024, generating a regional GDP of 16.9 trillion RMB [1][2]. - The zones host over 490,000 business entities, employing more than 24 million people, and have developed a comprehensive industrial system covering various sectors such as electronics, high-end equipment manufacturing, and new materials [1][2]. - By 2024, national economic development zones accounted for 24.5% of the country's total foreign trade, with a foreign trade volume of 10.7 trillion RMB and actual foreign investment of 27.2 billion USD [2]. Group 2: Role in Regional Development - National economic development zones play a crucial role in promoting regional economic coordination, enhancing development in underdeveloped areas, and achieving 67% and 74% of the GDP and industrial output of eastern regions, respectively [2][3]. Group 3: Future Reform and Innovation Tasks - The "Work Plan" outlines four key areas for reform and innovation: developing new productive forces tailored to local conditions, enhancing the level of open economy, deepening management system reforms, and strengthening resource guarantees [3][4][5][6]. - Emphasis is placed on improving innovation capabilities, integrating digital and real economies, and enhancing the quality of foreign investment to build a strong "Invest in China" brand [4][5]. Group 4: Management and Resource Support - The plan calls for optimizing management systems and improving operational efficiency to create a favorable business environment, including the establishment of performance evaluation and incentive mechanisms [5]. - It also highlights the need for efficient land resource utilization, support for green low-carbon development, talent recruitment, and financial backing to ensure the high-quality development of national economic development zones [6].