南海明珠的开放新篇：海南自贸港扬帆起航 在零关税政策方面，零关税商品税目比例将从目前的21%大幅提高，覆盖范围扩展到更多进口商品。岛内享惠主体之间可以免征进口税收进行商品流通，而 经过加工增值达到30%的产品则可以免关税销往中国内地。 万众瞩目中，一项意义深远的战略决策即将正式启动，它将深刻改变中国对外开放的格局。这一天，被历史铭记——12月18日。 当日，国务院新闻办公室举行盛大新闻发布会，一则重磅消息如惊雷般响彻会场：经党中央批准，海南自由贸易港将于当日正式封关运作。国家发展改革委 副主任王昌林庄严宣布这一决定，现场顿时爆发出经久不息的掌声。 这个日期的选择绝非偶然，其背后蕴含着深刻的时代意义——1978年的12月18日，党的十一届三中全会在北京召开，中国改革开放的伟大序幕由此拉开。47 年后，在同一天，中国选择在南海之滨全面实施这项举世瞩目的开放举措，向世界清晰地传递出中国坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放的决心。 海南省委书记冯飞在发布会上充满信心地表示，海南已经"准备好了"，所有关键性政策文件，包括进口征税商品目录、禁限清单、加工增值内销免关税等配 套文件均已制定完毕。同时，硬件设施建设已全面竣工并通过国家 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Shanghai Offshore Economic Function Zone is a strategic move in response to the profound adjustments in the global financial landscape, aiming to enhance Shanghai's international financial center capabilities and facilitate the internationalization of the Renminbi from "trade settlement" to "reserve currency" [1] Institutional Innovation - The core competitiveness of the Shanghai Offshore Economic Function Zone lies in a regulatory framework that aligns with international practices while incorporating Chinese characteristics, emphasizing "transparent rules + precise regulation" [2] - The zone will implement a "boundary management" approach, allowing foreign capital to flow freely while ensuring that offshore activities do not disrupt the onshore financial system [2] Business Environment Innovation - The average approval time for foreign financial institutions to set up offshore business departments in China is currently 187 days, significantly longer than the 4-week standard in Dubai. The zone aims to reduce this to 30 days through a "commitment system + full-process supervision" [3] - The zone will promote a "multi-currency fund pool + blockchain clearing" model to enhance cross-border settlement efficiency, targeting a significant increase in corporate fund turnover rates by 2025 [3] Tax Policy Design - The zone will adopt a "low tax + strong regulation" policy, proposing a 5% capital gains tax and zero VAT for offshore financial activities, while implementing strict anti-tax avoidance measures [4] - A "tax neutrality + anti-avoidance" mechanism will be established to prevent tax arbitrage and ensure compliance in offshore operations [4] Legal and Regulatory Coordination - A "special legal application zone" will be created to allow international commercial contracts to choose applicable laws, enhancing the legal framework for offshore operations [5][6] - A joint regulatory meeting involving the central bank, foreign exchange bureau, and financial regulatory authorities will oversee offshore financial activities, promoting innovation while managing risks [6] Business Ecosystem - The zone will focus on providing comprehensive services for cross-border trade and investment, particularly for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [7] - The offshore bond market will be a key focus, with targets set for issuance and financing for infrastructure projects by 2026 [8] Internal and External Coordination - The zone will establish a network linking itself with Hong Kong and global nodes, facilitating risk isolation and collaborative value release [12] - A "Shanghai-Hong Kong offshore financial express" mechanism will be implemented to allow for the flow of funds based on real trade backgrounds [13] Risk Prevention - A "prevention-monitoring-disposal" risk control system will be established to mitigate concerns about risk spillover [16] - The zone will implement strict account management to ensure complete separation between offshore and onshore accounts, with rigorous transaction verification processes [17] Ecological Support - The zone will develop a talent system to attract and cultivate international financial professionals, aiming to increase the proportion of foreign talent by 2025 [21] - High-level infrastructure will be enhanced to improve global competitiveness, including the establishment of a global offshore financial data port [22]