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Core Insights - The first China Comprehensive Bonded Zone Development International Forum highlighted the transformation and sustainable development of free trade zones and bonded zones in response to global economic changes [3][4]. Group 1: Forum Highlights - The forum emphasized the importance of openness, integration, and innovation as key themes for the sustainable development of comprehensive bonded zones [3]. - Industry leaders and experts discussed how free trade zones are evolving from policy testing grounds to open hubs and innovation ecosystems, facilitating global cooperation [3][4]. - The World Free Zones Organization's chairman stated that free zones should act as bridges for global economic integration, especially in a fragmented world [3]. Group 2: China's Special Zones - In 2024, China's special zones are projected to achieve an import and export value of 8.37 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%, accounting for 19.1% of the national foreign trade total [4]. - China currently has 174 special zones, including 168 comprehensive bonded zones, covering all 31 provinces and municipalities, playing a crucial role in foreign trade growth, foreign investment attraction, and job creation [4]. - The functions of these zones are diversifying from traditional bonded logistics and processing to new business models such as bonded maintenance, research and testing, cross-border e-commerce, and financial leasing [4]. Group 3: Global Practices and Innovations - The Dubai Comprehensive Economic Zone has successfully transformed from a traditional trade free zone to a comprehensive economic zone by optimizing policies, enhancing infrastructure, and connecting with international markets [5]. - Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Bonded Zone, established in 1990, has attracted over 20,000 enterprises, including more than 7,300 foreign-funded companies, due to its international business environment and strong manufacturing capabilities [5]. - The Qianhai Comprehensive Bonded Zone in Shenzhen is leveraging its unique advantages to focus on bonded processing and new service trade models, capitalizing on cooperation opportunities with Hong Kong [5]. Group 4: Regulatory Innovations - Hainan Free Trade Port's "zero tariff" policy has benefited over 500 enterprises, with tax exemptions exceeding 800 million yuan, and customs-registered enterprises surpassing 77,000, achieving seven consecutive years of foreign trade growth [6]. - The Haikou Customs is implementing innovative regulatory practices through technology, credit management, and adaptive supervision to ensure supply chain stability [6]. - The establishment of free zones is viewed as a means to achieve prosperity, with a call for cooperation and innovation to build more efficient trade supply chains [6].