Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) enhancement strategy is a significant measure to promote high-level opening up and high-quality development in China [1][2]. Group 1: Strategic Objectives - The FTZ enhancement strategy aims to establish a robust policy framework focusing on trade, investment, capital flow, transportation, personnel mobility, and data security [2]. - The strategy emphasizes the integration of technological and industrial innovation, aiming to elevate the capabilities of modern industrial clusters and accelerate the development of new productive forces [2]. Group 2: Trade and Investment Facilitation - The strategy seeks to enhance the comprehensive competitiveness of foreign trade, optimize goods trade, and invigorate service trade, while supporting the innovation of digital trade [2][3]. - It allows enterprises within the FTZ to engage in physical blending of gold-bearing minerals under different tax codes and explores the establishment of a "white list" system for imported research and development items in the biopharmaceutical sector [2]. Group 3: Innovation and Industry Development - The strategy promotes the integration of innovation chains and industrial chains, encouraging the development of advanced industrial clusters and supporting participation in national-level industrial cluster construction [3]. - It supports the testing and demonstration applications of intelligent connected vehicles and the establishment of civil unmanned aerial vehicle testing bases [3]. Group 4: Data and Financial Services - The strategy aims to facilitate efficient, convenient, and secure data flow, establishing rules for the data factor market and enhancing cross-border data flow [4]. - It encourages financial innovation and the expansion of financial services to the real economy, including pilot programs for qualified foreign limited partners and the opening of specific futures markets [4]. Group 5: Implementation and Coordination - Local governments and relevant departments are urged to strengthen their responsibilities and increase investments in projects, funds, and talent to ensure the effective implementation of the FTZ enhancement strategy [5]. - The Ministry of Commerce is tasked with coordinating efforts and promoting the replication of successful experiences from the FTZ [5].

中共中央、国务院印发《关于实施自由贸易试验区提升战略的意见》。《意见》明确，要推动数据高效 便利安全流动，建立健全数据要素市场规则，提升数据跨境流动便利化水平。要构建高效畅通开放通 道，提升航运服务水平，强化陆运空运辐射能力。允许以保税物流方式开展不同税号的高、低硫燃料油 混兑调和业务。允许液化天然气作为国际航行船舶燃料享受保税政策。要深化金融领域开放创新，推动 金融服务实体经济，有序扩大金融开放。扩大跨国公司本外币一体化资金池业务试点。支持符合条件的 自由贸易试验区开展合格境外有限合伙人试点。推进以境内期货特定品种为主的期货市场开放，扩大特 定品种范围，探索境内期货产品结算价授权等多元化开放路径。要实施更加积极开放有效人才政策，创 新人才培育使用机制，促进人员往来便利化。 ...

导读：今天，中国实体出口贸易到达天花板，全球金融、航运等传统领域服务贸易格局不易 打破，数据跨境服务，是一块全新的经济增量蛋糕。 麦肯锡预测，数据流动量每增加10%，将带动GDP增长0.2%。经济合作与发展组织 （OECD）测算，数据流动对各行业利润增长的平均促进率在10%，在数字平台、金融业等 行业中可达到32%。 当前，中国大约贡献全球数据总量的10%左右，但中国企业在国际数据市场上的市场占有率 只有不到2%。相较而言，美国目前的市占率在30%左右，欧盟在10%左右。 日前，跨境数科总经理李晶向科工力量分享了他关于中国参与全球数据治理和产业规则标准 制定的思考。 科工力量：为什么说跨境数据流动对很多企业来说是刚需？ 李晶：全球迈入数字经济时代，现在数字化、产业数字化的转型程度高，转型速度快。 今天，几乎国内外所有的跨国大型企业的业务管理流程，都使用数字化系统，数据是数字化 系统中的核心要素，尤其是最近几年，随着通信、算力、算法等技术突破，大数据、人工智 能的产业应用加速落地，很多企业已经把数据资源看成生命线。 数据作为数字化、网络化和智能化的基础，已迅速融入生产、分配、流通、消费以及社会服 务管理等各个环 ...

Group 1: Core Insights - The government work report emphasizes the need to accelerate the improvement of data infrastructure and promote cross-border data flow as a key driver for companies to expand internationally and enhance global competitiveness [1] - The Shanghai Free Trade Zone has introduced a negative list for data export management, providing clearer guidelines and efficient services for companies regarding cross-border data flow [1] Group 2: Challenges in Cross-Border Data Flow - Companies face challenges in identifying and defining important data, leading to compliance risks due to vague regulations [2] - Current laws differentiate between core, important, and general data, but the broad definition of important data complicates companies' ability to plan cross-border data flows accurately [2] Group 3: Regulatory Improvements - There is a need for clear guidelines on important data certification to help companies distinguish between important and non-important data [2] - Detailed directories for important data in key industries like finance and trade should be developed to ensure synchronized updates in regulatory policies [2] Group 4: International Cooperation - China should actively participate in the formulation of international rules for cross-border data flow, advocating for multilateralism and addressing the interests of developing countries [3] - Strengthening intergovernmental cooperation and dialogue is essential to create a favorable international environment for cross-border data flow [3] Group 5: Technical and Security Measures - Companies are encouraged to invest in data security technology, including advanced encryption and blockchain, to protect data during cross-border transmission [4] - Establishing a comprehensive risk assessment mechanism for data export is crucial, considering various factors such as purpose, scope, and protective measures [4]