人民日报记者 王东辉 罗珊珊 在湖南自贸试验区岳阳片区，一辆辆货运车有序排队进入综合保税区。 司机甘保望驾驶着货车驶近卡口，不一会儿便顺利进入区内。 为了解决货物、人员进出综保区申报内容繁琐、等待时间长、流程不便等问题，岳阳片区推出了综 保区优化进出区管理新模式。 "3个片区立足区位优势，发展各有侧重。"湖南省商务厅自贸区综合协调处处长胡松强说。 在郴州片区的台达电子有限公司，车间里的工业机器人将生产出来的电子元器件稳稳放在托盘中， 这些产品有一部分用于内销。 台达电子厂长刘海波介绍，企业位于综保区内，成品内销时需报关和缴纳关税，"由于内销时无法 同时办理选择性征收关税和分送集报业务，虽然可以享受税金优惠政策，但出货时效受影响，不利于争 取客户订单。" 为解决企业诉求，郴州片区在金关工程二期加工贸易管理系统新增"选择性征收关税分送集报"功 能，企业内销成品时，可同时办理两项业务，既能选择进口料件和成品中税赋较低的项目报税，又能先 出货再集中申报，有效降低企业内销成本。此外，郴州片区还推出"边角料内销征税新模式"等一系列创 新举措，累计为台达电子等公司节省成本近1500万元。 对内改革、对外开放，湖南自贸试验区 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant role of China's Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in driving institutional innovation and expanding openness over the past decade, contributing to approximately 20% of the country's foreign investment and import-export volume despite occupying less than 0.4% of the national land area [4][3]. Group 1: Institutional Innovation and Economic Impact - Over the past ten years, 22 FTZs have been established, leading to the replication and promotion of 302 institutional innovations at the national level and over 2800 innovations at the provincial level [3][4]. - The implementation of the "direct release" regulatory model in the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone has significantly improved customs efficiency, reducing logistics costs by 12% and transportation time by 25% for vehicles [2][4]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Innovations - The Fujian FTZ has developed a safety standard for lithium battery exports, facilitating compliance and enhancing export efficiency, with exports exceeding 100 billion yuan for two consecutive years [5][6]. - The Tianjin FTZ has introduced a green channel for urgently needed imported drugs, allowing for expedited approval processes that can be completed in as little as three weeks, significantly benefiting patients [7][11]. Group 3: Financial Services and International Standards - The Guangdong FTZ has pioneered financial innovations, such as cross-border currency settlement services, attracting high-tech enterprises and enhancing the region's financial ecosystem [8][9]. - The Shanghai International Reinsurance Registration and Trading Center aims to establish a globally recognized standard for reinsurance transactions, enhancing operational efficiency through standardized documentation and blockchain technology [11][12]. Group 4: Future Directions and Challenges - The FTZs are expected to continue exploring higher levels of openness and deeper reforms, addressing challenges such as insufficient top-level design and the need for more systematic pilot experiences [16][17]. - The Chinese government plans to enhance the policy framework for FTZs, focusing on facilitating trade, investment, and data flow while integrating technological and industrial innovation [18][19].

Core Insights - The Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission announced the "Second Batch of Shanghai Free Trade Zone Linked Innovation Zone Construction Plan," adding eight key areas and five national economic and technological development zones as part of the "8+1" initiative [1][2] - The plan aims to replicate and promote successful innovations from the Free Trade Zone to enhance institutional innovation benefits across a broader range [2][4] - The construction plan includes two lists: a "Replication and Promotion List" with 57 tasks applicable to all linked innovation zones, and a "Self-Reform List" with 29 tasks tailored for local development [1][2] Replication and Promotion - The 57 replication tasks cover various sectors including investment, trade, finance, data cross-border flow, scientific innovation, and talent acquisition, with many tailored to meet specific enterprise needs [2][3] - Feedback from over 400 policy requests from enterprises was collected to ensure the proposed measures are actionable and relevant [2] Self-Reform Initiatives - The plan encourages each linked innovation zone to explore differentiated and personalized self-reform initiatives based on their unique needs and characteristics [4][5] - Specific examples include the Hongqiao International Central Business District focusing on cross-border e-commerce and the Shanghai International Tourism Resort aiming to create new tourism consumption scenarios [4][5] Sector-Specific Focus - Each district will concentrate on its advantageous industries, such as Jing'an on international consumption, Changning on platform economy, and Jiading on smart connected vehicles, aligning with the overall goal of fostering diverse industrial development [5]

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is expanding its innovative institutional framework by establishing additional "8+1" linked innovation zones, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of institutional innovation and promote economic development across various sectors [1][2]. Group 1: Expansion of Innovation Zones - The Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission announced the establishment of eight key areas and five national economic and technological development zones as part of the second batch of linked innovation zones [1]. - The total area covered by the first batch of "6+1" linked innovation zones is approximately 193 square kilometers, including six administrative districts and six comprehensive bonded zones [2]. Group 2: Reform Initiatives - The linked innovation zones will implement two lists of reform tasks: a replication and promotion list with 57 items and a self-reform list with 29 items tailored to specific zones [1][4]. - The focus is on accelerating the promotion of institutional innovation results and supporting the development of distinctive industries in each zone [3]. Group 3: Areas of Focus for Reforms - The replication and promotion list covers six major areas: investment, trade, finance, cross-border data, scientific innovation, and talent [5]. - Specific initiatives include allowing foreign investment institutions to apply for domestic financial licenses and supporting the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals [5]. - In the scientific innovation sector, the promotion of a "package system" for fiscal research project funding is highlighted, allowing greater autonomy in the distribution of technology transfer revenue [6]. Group 4: Targeted Reforms in Specific Zones - Each linked innovation zone will have targeted reforms; for example, the Hongqiao International Central Business District will focus on cross-border e-commerce, while the Shanghai International Tourism Resort will aim to create new tourism consumption scenarios [7]. - The Longjing innovation zone will emphasize the development of platform economies and the transformation of breakthrough technological achievements in electronic materials [7]. Group 5: Mechanisms for Implementation and Evaluation - A mechanism for regular replication and promotion will be established, with differentiated annual assessments for the first and second batches of linked innovation zones [8]. - The aim is to ensure that reform policies are effectively implemented and to promote successful experiences and typical cases across the city [8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of institutional innovation in the Lingang New Area to support China's higher-level opening-up strategy, focusing on areas such as cross-border finance, offshore trade, cross-border data, and shipping services [1] - The Lingang New Area aims to accelerate the construction of "Lingang Science and Technology City," strengthen advanced manufacturing support, and deepen institutional innovation to enhance the effects of reform and opening-up [1] - The Shanghai Municipal Political Consultative Conference has submitted 49 proposals and nearly 500 pieces of public opinion information related to the construction of the free trade zone, highlighting the commitment to support the development of the Lingang New Area [2] Group 2 - The conference encourages members to leverage their professional expertise in finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and law to conduct in-depth research and provide precise recommendations for major institutional innovations [2] - There is a focus on system integration and cross-sector research to propose synergistic reform suggestions that enhance the overall effectiveness of reforms [2] - The need for proactive collection and timely reflection of systemic obstacles and institutional bottlenecks faced by enterprises is emphasized to optimize policy supply and improve market participants' satisfaction [2]

Core Insights - The Ministry of Commerce has issued the sixth batch of "Best Practice Cases" for free trade pilot zones, promoting 29 cases that focus on trade facilitation, free flow of factors, open channel construction, high-quality industrial development, and government function transformation [2][3] Group 1: Institutional Innovations - A total of 485 institutional innovation achievements from free trade pilot zones have been promoted at the national level, aiding in comprehensive reform and high-level opening-up [2] - Pilot zones like Shanghai, Tianjin, and Beijing have established a safe and convenient cross-border data flow system, creating a negative list for data exit management [2][3] Group 2: Regional Differentiation - The Guangxi free trade pilot zone has implemented expedited customs checks for vehicles at border ports, while Heilongjiang has introduced a "one certificate, dual line" system for international hazardous goods transport, enhancing cross-border transport facilitation [3] - Hainan's free trade pilot zone has innovated in comprehensive management services for water tourism and established a high-quality development mechanism for leisure fisheries [3] Group 3: Collaborative Innovations - Cross-departmental and cross-regional cooperation has led to innovative results, such as the logistics channel development model along the Yangtze River and the bonded display and trading of imported cultural and artistic products in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [3] - These collaborative efforts serve as positive demonstrations for the high-quality development of the Yangtze Economic Belt and the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei [3] Group 4: Future Directions - The Ministry of Commerce will guide local areas to learn from the "Best Practice Cases" and continue to support free trade pilot zones in their reform explorations, aiming to generate more high-quality institutional innovations that can be replicated and promoted [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has released the sixth batch of best practice cases for free trade pilot zones, showcasing new achievements and experiences in institutional innovation, with a total of 485 innovations promoted to date [1] Group 1: Best Practice Cases - A total of 29 best practice cases have been introduced, focusing on trade facilitation, free flow of factors, and transformation of government functions [1] - The cases highlight pioneering initiatives and regional characteristics, emphasizing industrial development and collaborative efforts [1] Group 2: Regional Innovations - Shanghai, Tianjin, and Beijing free trade pilot zones have established a secure and convenient cross-border data flow system [1] - Hainan free trade pilot zone has innovated comprehensive management services for water tourism [1] - The Yangtze River economic belt free trade pilot zones are exploring a collaborative development model for logistics channels [1]

Group 1: US-China Economic Relations - The essence of US-China economic relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, with both countries having extensive common interests and broad cooperation space in the economic field [1][16] - The biggest obstacle affecting normal economic cooperation is the unilateral restrictive measures imposed by the US, and there is a call for the US to take positive actions to create favorable conditions for stable and sustainable development of US-China economic relations [1][16] Group 2: Digital Consumption Development - The Ministry of Commerce, along with seven other departments, issued guidelines to promote digital consumption, which is expected to reach a scale of 23.8 trillion yuan in 2024, accounting for 44.2% of total resident consumption [4][5] - The guidelines emphasize the importance of digital technology innovation as a driving force for digital consumption, encouraging enterprises to accelerate research and development and integrate artificial intelligence into various consumption fields [5][6] Group 3: WTO and Global Trade - China has submitted a position paper to the WTO regarding special and differential treatment, asserting its rights as the largest developing country while committing not to seek new special treatment in current and future negotiations [7][8] - This position is seen as a significant step in maintaining a multilateral trading system and promoting global development initiatives, with China emphasizing its role as a responsible developing country [7][9] Group 4: Free Trade Zone Practices - The Ministry of Commerce has promoted 29 best practice cases from the sixth batch of free trade zones, focusing on trade facilitation, free flow of factors, and high-quality industrial development [10][11] - These cases reflect innovative achievements and experiences in the free trade zones, highlighting the importance of regional characteristics and collaborative efforts across departments and regions [11][12] Group 5: Service Export Policies - The Ministry of Commerce has introduced 13 practical measures to promote service exports, which have grown from $219.1 billion in 2014 to $445.9 billion in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3% [13][14] - The measures aim to enhance the international competitiveness of service export enterprises by providing more detailed, practical, and targeted support [13][14]

Core Insights - The Ministry of Commerce has released the sixth batch of "best practice cases" for promoting free trade pilot zones, with 29 cases selected from 22 pilot zones nationwide, including three from Liaoning [1][2] Group 1: Best Practice Cases - The selected cases are noted for their strong innovation, effective practice, controllable risks, and promotional value [1] - The case "Proactively Participating in the Formulation of International Maritime Transport Rules to Promote Chinese Standards Going Global" addresses high costs and difficulties in exporting certain goods due to international transport regulations, leading to significant cost reductions for enterprises [1] - The revision of international transport standards for iron powder has resulted in a 30% decrease in packaging and transportation costs, and the inclusion of various goods in international transport rules has shortened declaration times by over half a month, saving 200 yuan per ton in logistics costs and reducing freight rates by over 20% [1] Group 2: New Regulatory Models - The "One Code for All" auxiliary inspection model for import and export of electromechanical products in Shenyang has been established to systematize risk and regulatory information, aiding customs enforcement [2] - This model allows enterprises to quickly identify problematic products and take timely actions to mitigate economic losses [2] - The new mechanism for grain maritime transport safety in Dalian and Yingkou has improved regulatory capabilities and service levels, saving an average of over 4 hours of port stay time per vessel, which translates to a direct cost saving of 100,000 yuan per voyage [2] - In 2024, this initiative is expected to benefit 1,200 grain transport vessels at Yingkou and Dalian ports, cumulatively saving enterprises 116 million yuan [2]

Core Insights - The Ministry of Commerce has published the sixth batch of "Best Practice Cases" for free trade pilot zones, with two cases from Hainan included, focusing on innovative management in water tourism and high-quality development mechanisms in leisure fisheries [2][3] Group 1: Best Practice Cases - Hainan's two selected cases are "New Model for Comprehensive Management Services in Water Tourism (Yacht)" and "Mechanism for High-Quality Development of Leisure Fisheries" [2] - A total of 29 cases are being promoted, covering trade facilitation, government function transformation, free flow of factors, construction of open channels, and high-quality industrial development [2] - The national level has cumulatively promoted 485 institutional innovation achievements in free trade pilot zones [2] Group 2: Water Tourism Management - Hainan focuses on the chain, digital, and intensive development of the yacht industry, integrating services from transportation, maritime, customs, and border inspection departments [2] - Local regulations to promote yacht tourism have been established, along with a digital service platform that integrates maritime approval services, addressing issues like inadequate service in tourism and trading markets [2] - This initiative enhances the internationalization of Hainan's tourism industry and promotes sustained rapid growth in tourism consumption [2] Group 3: Leisure Fisheries Development - Hainan has integrated management of fishing licenses, leisure fishing boat inspections, and safety management, creating a comprehensive development system for leisure fisheries [3] - This system addresses challenges such as insufficient supply of leisure fishing boats and supports the development of the industry, meeting diverse leisure consumption needs [3] - The output value of leisure fisheries has significantly increased, with new business models emerging and demonstration projects being accelerated [3]