12月19日
《中國日報》頭版頭條和第十五版
刊發文章
Hainan FTP opens fast lane
Businesses swiftly capitalize
on latest move
to boost growth
competitiveness
海南自貿港開通快車道
企業迅速抓住最新機遇
以促進增長和提升競爭力
Hainan FTP Customs acts to
spur investment
Foreign firms encouraged to
increase long-term capital
talent commitments
海南海關采取行動促進投資
鼓勵外資企業
加大長期資本與人才投入
版面圖及全文如下
Hainan FTP opens fast lane
Businesses swiftly capitalize on latest move to boost growth, competitiveness
A foreign vessel carrying 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials berths at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, on Thursday, following the official launch of the island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port. GUO CHENG/XINHUA
As a colossal bulk carrier ship laden with 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials eased alongside the dock on Thursday morning, a clear announcement echoed across the port: "The Yangpu Maritime Safety Administration welcomes your vessel to the Hainan Free Trade Port."
The vessel was delivering the first shipment of zero-tariff imported goods as China launched island-wide special customs operations at the Hainan FTP, the world's largest by area.
Around the same time, at Haikou Meilan International Airport's cargo terminal, 3,300 boxes of locally produced chocolate, achieving at least 30 percent value-added processing on the island, began the journey north to Beijing and Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, as the first shipment of duty-exempt goods.
The initiative on the island will promote freer entry of overseas goods, zero-tariff expansion and a pro-business climate.
It underscores the country's determination to advance high-standard opening-up and turn China's super-sized market into a stronger magnet for global trade and investment, despite rising protectionism worldwide, senior officials and business leaders said.
Vice-Premier He Lifeng said that it is essential to seize the opportunity presented by the special customs operations to persistently deepen reforms in key areas, solidly promote high-quality development and continually improve the risk prevention and control framework.
The goal is to shape the Hainan FTP into a pivotal gateway that leads China's new round of opening-up in the new era, the vice-premier said at the launch ceremony in Haikou, Hainan province, on Thursday, which also marked the 47th anniversary of the initiation of China's reform and opening-up policy.（詳情）
Hainan FTP Customs acts to spur investment
Foreign firms encouraged to increase long-term capital, talent commitments
An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 21 shows Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA
The rollout of island-wide special customs operations and expanded duty-free policies at Hainan Free Trade Port will significantly boost its attractiveness among global investors, encouraging foreign companies to increase long-term commitments of capital and talent, said business executives and government officials.
Starting on Thursday, Hainan province has further eased market access in sectors including tourism, modern services and high-end technology. Eligible businesses and professionals in certain industries will enjoy preferential income tax rates that are highly attractive globally.（詳情）
來源：中國日報
記者：WANG KEJU,CHEN BOWEN,MA SI and ZHONG NAN
編輯：洪嘉琪
內容審核：鄧麗
值班主任：肖秀燕
監制：陳書煥
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