Core Insights - The 2024 National Comprehensive Bonded Zone Development Performance Evaluation results were recently released, highlighting Shenzhen's strong performance with Qianhai and Futian Bonded Zones ranking 3rd and 17th nationally, respectively, and 1st and 2nd in Guangdong Province [1] Group 1: Performance Evaluation - The evaluation measures the development quality and openness of bonded zones, covering over 30 indicators across five categories, including scale efficiency and innovation [1] - A total of 154 units participated in this year's evaluation, with Qianhai Bonded Zone successfully maintaining its A-class rating for the second consecutive year, while Futian Bonded Zone returned to the A-class category [1] Group 2: Strategic Development - Shenzhen's success is attributed to a coordinated approach in optimizing the functions and layout of bonded zones, supported by local customs and business departments [2] - The city has implemented tailored measures for each bonded zone, focusing on functional enhancement, regulatory improvement, and support guarantees to promote differentiated and collaborative development [2] Group 3: Unique Development Paths - Qianhai Bonded Zone has innovated a "one-line direct access, intelligent supervision" system, with its efficient "national collection - bonded zone consolidation - direct flight" model being promoted across the province [3] - Futian Bonded Zone is focusing on transforming the industry from "global manufacturing" to "global services," aiming to become a hub for regional innovation and high-end services [3] - Yantian Bonded Zone is leveraging its port advantages, having issued 7 bonded oil operation licenses and completed 772,000 tons of bonded oil refueling [3] - Pingshan Bonded Zone is targeting high value-added industries, with a policy service package tailored to business needs, resulting in a 48.4% year-on-year increase in import and export volume [3] Group 4: Trade Impact - From January to July 2024, the four bonded zones in Shenzhen achieved a total foreign trade import and export volume of 575.19 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.9% [3] - The comprehensive bonded zones are playing a crucial role in stabilizing foreign trade and fostering economic momentum, contributing significantly to the high-level and high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [3]