The role of special eonomic zones in China

History, measures and impact

Research Paper (undergraduate) , 2007 , 9 Pages , Grade: 2,0

Business economics - Economic Policy

Remarkable specialties of the Chinese economic system are zones with special frameworks and
rules concerning business. This paper deals withthe development of these zones. Furthermore, the particularities of the Economic and Technological Development
Zones will be pointed out at the example of the Tianjin Economic- Technological Development
Area and ultimately the achievements of the ETDZs and their impact on the economic
development of China during recent years will be evaluated.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Inception: Special Economic Zones
• The Economic and Technological Development Zones
  • The Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone as vital example
• Evaluation of the achievements of the ETDZ's
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text aims to explore the development of special economic zones in China, focusing on the role of Economic and Technological Development Zones (ETDZs) in attracting foreign investment and promoting economic growth. The text examines the origins and motivations behind these zones, highlighting their impact on the Chinese economy.

• The evolution of special economic zones in China, from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to ETDZs.
• The role of ETDZs in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and fostering economic growth.
• The development of the Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA) as a model for ETDZs in China.
• The various incentives and preferential policies offered by ETDZs to attract foreign investors.
• The impact of these special economic zones on the overall economic development of China.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of special economic zones in China, highlighting their unique characteristics and the reasons for their establishment. It provides context for the subsequent chapters, which delve deeper into the evolution and impact of these zones.
• Inception: Special Economic Zones: This chapter explores the origins of the first Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in China, focusing on their purpose and the incentives offered to attract foreign investment. It also discusses the rationale behind choosing Guangdong and Fujian provinces for these pilot zones.
• The Economic and Technological Development Zones: This chapter outlines the expansion of special economic zones beyond SEZs, introducing the concept of Economic and Technological Development Zones (ETDZs). It explores the reasons for their establishment and their focus on attracting labor-intensive production and promoting export.
• The Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone as vital example: This chapter examines the Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA) as a specific example of an ETDZ in China. It details the zone's infrastructure, key industries, and the various preferential policies offered to attract foreign investors.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core keywords and topics in this text include: Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Economic and Technological Development Zones (ETDZs), foreign direct investment (FDI), economic growth, preferential policies, Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA), infrastructure development, and export-oriented economy.

• College: University of Applied Sciences Hof
• Course: International Trade
• Grade: 2,0
• Author: Andreas Bauer (Author)
• Publication Year: 2007
• Pages: 9
• Catalog Number: V94422
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640110131
• Language: English
• Tags: China, International, Trade, special economic zones, economic growth, trade policy, foreign direct investment