Core Insights - The Suzhou Free Trade Zone (FTZ) ranks 10th in the "2024-2025 China Free Trade Zone Institutional Innovation Index," improving by 3 positions and leading the fifth batch of approved FTZs [1] - The index has been published for ten consecutive years, providing constructive opinions and suggestions for the implementation and innovation of FTZ institutional innovation policies [1] - A total of 57 zones were evaluated, with Suzhou FTZ ranking in the top ten across multiple dimensions, including 6th in financial innovation [1] Group 1: Institutional Innovation - Suzhou FTZ has established 240 innovative institutional achievements, with 13 replicated nationwide and 59 replicated within the province [1] - The FTZ focuses on institutional innovation as its core task, becoming one of the most active zones in terms of institutional innovation, with a strong open environment and industrial advantages [1] Group 2: High-Level Opening and Digital Trade - In the past year, Suzhou FTZ has advanced high-level opening through multidimensional breakthroughs, including the establishment of the "Suzhou International Data Port" [2] - The FTZ is exploring digital trade cooperation under the DEPA framework and has developed a three-year action plan for high-quality digital trade development [2] - It has implemented a pilot for a joint regulatory mechanism for inbound special goods, establishing the first cross-province air freight station in the country [2] Group 3: Financial Innovation - Suzhou FTZ has created a vibrant financial innovation atmosphere, with five pilot projects for capital account foreign exchange business supported by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange [3] - The FTZ has successfully launched various financial products, including the first knowledge property pledge dual-innovation bond in the country [3] - It focuses on strategic emerging industries like biomedicine and artificial intelligence, establishing collaborative innovation platforms [3] Group 4: Business Environment - Suzhou FTZ is committed to creating a market-oriented, law-based, and international business environment [4] - The FTZ has implemented a "one-stop" service model for first-store companies, significantly speeding up the establishment and licensing processes [4] - It has launched 96 efficient service initiatives and established a comprehensive online platform for international commercial dispute resolution [4]