Core Insights - The Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone has achieved significant economic growth, with foreign trade import and export value increasing from 71.2 billion to 537.98 billion yuan by 2024, averaging over 25% annual growth [1][2] - The zone has introduced 882 institutional innovation achievements, with 104 being replicated nationwide [1] - A series of key investment projects have been launched, including the Deep Hong Kong Cell Valley and the first wholly foreign-owned hospital in China [4][5] Economic Performance - The total foreign trade import and export value for 2024 is projected to reach 537.98 billion yuan, accounting for 72% of the Guangdong Free Trade Zone and nearly 6% of the entire province [2] - Cumulative actual foreign investment from April 2015 to December 2024 is 38.157 billion USD, representing 47.1% of Shenzhen's total and 16.3% of Guangdong's actual foreign investment [2] - Annual fixed asset investment has grown from 11.72 billion yuan before the establishment of the zone to 71.12 billion yuan in 2024, achieving over sixfold growth [2] Innovation and Development - The Qianhai Free Trade Account has surpassed 1 trillion yuan in cumulative transaction volume, with nearly 80% of cross-border receipts involving Hong Kong [3] - The annual container throughput at the port has increased from 9.94 million TEUs in 2015 to 15.989 million TEUs in 2024, totaling 117 million TEUs [3] - The establishment of the first cross-border data verification platform between mainland China and Hong Kong is set to enhance financial services for small and micro enterprises [3] Talent and Legal Framework - Qianhai has implemented policies to facilitate the employment of Hong Kong and Macau residents without the need for work permits, and has introduced tax incentives for high-end and scarce talents [3] - The Qianhai Court has the highest number of cases adjudicated under Hong Kong law in the country, and the Shenzhen International Arbitration Court has handled disputes totaling over 100 billion yuan for three consecutive years [3] Key Projects - The Deep Hong Kong Cell Valley project is the first practice of allowing foreign investment in human stem cells and gene diagnosis and treatment technology in Guangdong Free Trade Zone [5][6] - The Green Leaf Medical wholly foreign-owned hospital project is the first of its kind to be established following the release of the pilot program for expanding foreign investment in the hospital sector [6]