This book is an overview of the development status of China's special economic zones in 2020, including the reform pilot zones and some new special zones over the past year. It analyzes the challenges during the transformation faced by special zones, the use of resources and sustainable development, economic and social development, social security, science and technology innovation, financial system reform, and cultural industry. Also it includes a record and review of the development status of the five traditional special economic zones and Shanghai Pudong New Area and Tianjin Binhai New Area over the past year, with emphasis on case studies of different special zones.
Author(s): Yitao Tao, Yiming Yuan
Series: Current Chinese Economic Report Series
Publisher: Springer-SSAP
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 224
City: Beijing
Editorial Committee
Contents
Part I General Report
1 Annual Report on the Development of China’s Special Economic Zones (2019)
The Basic Background of the Development of the Special Economic Zones in 2019
How to Understand a Series of Major Issues Such as Changing the Economic Development Mode in the New Stage of Development
Progress in the Special Economic Zones and Comments
Special Economic Zones Will Further Advance and Deepen Reforms in Many Aspects Including China's Social and Economic Development
Progress Regarding Cultural Elements in the Special Economic Zones
Progress in the Innovation of the Special Economic Zones
Progress Regarding the Elements of Ecological Resources of the Special Economic Zones
“New District” Shoulders the National Strategy
Challenges and Suggestions for the Development of Special Economic Zones
Special Economic Zones Should Stimulate New Growth Drivers and Carry Out Sustained and High-Quality Development
Population Aging Has Become a Serious Challenge Currently that the Special Economic Zone Must Face Up to
Suggestions for the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones
Development Path and Issues to Be Noticed in the Next Year
The Special Economic Zones Should Slow Down Their Economic Growth Rate, Especially the Growth Rate of Investment, and Shift to the Pursuit of Quality
The Special Economic Zones Should Speed up the Direction of the Adjustment of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Resolve the Paradox and Promote High-Quality Economic Growth
References
Part II Special Topics
2 Report on the Development of the Green Transformation of China's Special Economic Zones in 2019
Background of Industrial Green Transformation
Environmental Regulation and Industrial Green Transformation
Industrial Green Transformation and Innovation in China's Special Economic Zones
Command-and-Control Environmental Regulation in the Five Special Economic Zones
Market Incentives for Environmental Regulations in the Five Special Economic Zones
Voluntary Environmental Regulations in the Five Special Economic Zones
The Effects of Environmental Regulation and Industrial Green Transformation in the Five Major Special Economic Zones
The Status of the Improvement of the Efficiency of Resources
Status of Pollutant Reduction
Status of the Improvement of the Capability for Innovation
Evaluation of Industrial Green Transformation and Capability for Development of the Special Economic Zones
Significance of the Evaluation
Construction of and Data Collection for an Evaluation Index System
Process of Evaluation
Policies and Suggestions for Industrial Green Transformation in the Special Economic Zones
Strengthen Command-and-Control Environmental Regulations and Strictly Control Pollution
Adopt Market Incentives for Environmental Regulation and Encourage the Innovation of Enterprises
Encourage Public Participation and Create a Beautiful Environment
References
3 Report on the Resource Efficiency and the Sustainable Development of China’s Special Economic Zones
Framework of Analysis at Regional and Urban Levels
Analysis Framework—MFA
Sustainable Development Index
Data Collection and Processing
Results of the Analysis of Material Flow in the Five Special Economic Zones
Analysis of Material Flow Index
Analysis of the Structure of Material Flow
Resource Productivity and Pearce Judgment
Policy Recommendations
There Is a Certain Application Value of the Method of Material Flow Analysis in the Research on the Evaluation of Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Development
Innovative Development and Sustainable Development Put Forward Higher Requirements for the Efficiency of the Utilization of Resources
The Study of Issues Regarding Sustainable Development Requires the Establishment of a “Resource-Environment” System of Dual-constrained Evaluation
References
4 Report on Innovation and Development of China’s Special Economic Zones
General Overview of the Status of the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones
Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
Zhuhai Special Economic Zone
Xiamen Special Economic Zone
Shantou Special Economic Zone
Hainan Special Economic Zone
Analysis on the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones
The Existing Economic Scale Plays a Decisive Role in Innovation and Development
The Financial Status of the Government Has an Important Impact on Innovation and Development
Influence of the Conditions of the Location, Regional Cooperation, and the National Strategies
Suggestions for the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones
Further Strengthen the Basic Environment for Innovation and Development
Promote Innovation and Development with Industrial Development
Take Advantage of Agglomeration Effects and Regional Cooperation
References
5 Report on the Development of Social Security in China’s Special Economic Zones
The Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones
The Status of the Development of Social Insurance in the Special Economic Zones
Statue of the Development of Social Assistance and Social Welfare in the Special Economic Zones
Achievements in the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones
Achievements in the Development of Social Insurance in the Special Economic Zones
Achievements in the Development of Social Assistance and Social Welfare in the Special Economic Zones
Realistic Difficulties in the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones
The Medical Security System Still Needs to Be Further Improved
The Social Security Funds Need to Be Further Supervised
The Social Security Policy and Regulation System Urgently Needs to Be Improved
The Development of Social Assistance and Public Services Is Lagging Behind
The Relationship Between Commercial Insurance and Social Security Is Not Clear
There Are Still Some Limitations in the Construction of Social Security Information
Policy Suggestions for Promoting the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones
Promote the Linkage of “Medical Insurance, Medical Treatment and Medicines” and Strengthen Medical Security
Establish and Improve the Internal Control System and Strengthen the Supervision of Social Security Funds
Speed Up the Improvement of the Social Security Policy and Regulation System, and Create a Good Legal Environment
Encourage Social Participation to Expand the Coverage of Social Assistance and Promote the Construction of a System for Social Assistance
Clarify the Relationship Between Commercial Insurance and Social Security, and Give Full Flay to the Complementary Role
Promote the Integration of “Internet+” and Human Resources and Social Security Services, and Innovate Informatization Methods for Management Services
References
6 Report on the Development of the System of Elderly Care Services in China's Special Economic Zones
The Urgency and Importance of the Construction of a System of Elderly Care Services
Population Aging Has Become a Serious Challenge that Must Be Faced Squarely on
Strengthening the Construction of the Social System of Elderly Care Services Is a Key Task for Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects
Building a Social System of Elderly Care Services Is an Important Measure in Promoting the Sustainable and Healthy Development of the Economy
Establishing a Complete Social System of Elderly Care Services Is an Inevitable Requirement for Creating a Harmonious Society
The Basic Situation of the Establishment of a System of Elderly Care Services in the Special Economic Zones
Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
Zhuhai Special Economic Zone
Shantou Special Economic Zone
Xiamen Special Economic Zone
Hainan Special Economic Zone
The Experience and Development Prospect of Constructing the System of Elderly Care Security in the Special Economic Zones
Experience in the Construction of the System of Elderly Services in the Special Economic Zones
Prospects for the Construction of the System of Elderly Care Services
References
7 Report on the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones in 2019
The Main Characteristics of the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones in 2018
Although the Scale Has Expanded, the Momentum Has Slowed Down Significantly
Although the Quality of Development Has Improved, the Differentiation Has Increased Significantly
Although the Risks Are Generally Controllable, the Hidden Worries Have Not Vanished
Although the Intensity of “Disconnecting with the Virtual Economy” Is Not Small, the Progress of “Connecting with the Real Economy” Is Still Relatively Slow
Although There Are Many Difficulties in Continuing to Move Forward, that Has not Stopped the Pace of Opening up
New Opportunities Facing the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019
Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Economic Adjustments
Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Financial Reform
Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by the Improvement of the Operating Environment
Business Opportunities That May Be Brought About by Fintech Innovation
Business Opportunities That May Be Brought About by Mergers and Reorganizations
Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Intensified Opening-Up
New Challenges Facing the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019
Challenges in Expanding the Scale
Challenges in Improving Quality and Efficiency
Challenges Caused by Insufficient Service Capacity
Challenges in Risk Control
New Measures to Be Taken in the Development of the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019
References
8 Report on the Development of Cultural Industries in China's Special Economic Zones
Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones
Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
Zhuhai Special Economic Zone
Xiamen Special Economic Zone
Shantou Special Economic Zone
Hainan Special Economic Zone
Analysis of the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones
The Cultural Industries Have Entered a New Stage of High-Quality Development
The Integration of Culture and Tourism Drives Forward Economic Growth
Digital Cultural Industry Ushered in the Peak of Development
Suggestions on the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones
Deepen the Reform of the Cultural System
Develop the Cultural Tourism Industry with Regional Characteristics
Vigorously Promote the Development of the Digital Cultural Industry
Improve Intellectual Property Protection
Part III Report on the Investigation of the Development of the Special Economic Zones
9 Report on the Construction and Development of Cuba's Special Economic Zone
The Foundations and Conditions for Establishing Special Economic Zones in Cuba
The Export-Oriented Economic Development of Cuba
Policy on Cuba's Special Economic Zone
Development of the Cuban Mariel Special Economic Development Zone
Conclusion
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