国际观察｜借鉴中国经验 俄远东“新园区”为中俄合作提供新平台

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of International Advanced Development Zones in Russia's Far East aims to attract foreign investment and enhance economic cooperation, particularly with China, by leveraging favorable policies inspired by Chinese models [1][2][4]. Group 1: International Advanced Development Zones - The International Advanced Development Zones are designed as Russia's version of foreign investment industrial parks, modeled after China's Suzhou Industrial Park and the China-Belarus "Great Stone" Industrial Park [2]. - The first zones will be implemented in five administrative entities within the Far East Federal District, including Primorsky Krai and Khabarovsk Krai, with a minimum investment requirement of 500 million rubles (approximately 44 million RMB) for participating companies [2]. - These zones offer significant advantages, including a 10-year zero income tax rate, lower insurance rates, land and infrastructure usage rights, and special protection for commercial information [2]. Group 2: Focus on Chinese Investment - The International Advanced Development Zones are primarily aimed at attracting Chinese investment due to their geographical proximity and unique incentives [4][5]. - Over the past five years, trade between Russia's Far East and China has doubled, highlighting China's role as a major investor and trading partner in the region [5]. - The Russian government emphasizes the advantages of the Far East for Chinese investors, including unprecedented incentives and reliable legal protections, which are expected to enhance bilateral cooperation in agriculture, resource processing, and logistics [5][6]. Group 3: Strategic Cooperation and Future Prospects - Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia is deepening, with significant economic cooperation projects underway [6]. - The International Advanced Development Zones are seen as a new opportunity to upgrade and enhance the quality of Sino-Russian cooperation, particularly in high-value-added industries [6][7]. - A pilot agricultural cooperation demonstration zone is planned in the Primorsky Krai, which will include various agricultural processing facilities, indicating a shift from resource-based exports to manufacturing and processing [7][8].