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1. Striving for greatness: status aspirations, rhetorical entrapment, and domestic reforms.

Author

Lin, Alex Yu-Ting and Katada, Saori N.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *TRANS-Pacific Partnership, *TREATIES, *ECONOMIC reform, *REFORMS
Abstract

How do leaders use external events or pressures as political levers to facilitate domestic reforms? In this article, we build a theory of aspirational politics to address this question. We show that aspirations to improve a country's international status can help leaders justify the implementation of their preferred domestic policies. For instance, the aspiration of wanting to join prestigious international organizations or agreements creates focal narratives that reformers can use to highlight the need to catch up and rhetorically constrain domestic actors who oppose reforms. We illustrate this mechanism through the Chinese leaders' counterintuitively positive statements towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) from 2013 to 2016. By framing the TPP as an aspiration through which China can enhance its international status, Chinese leaders were able to justify domestic economic reforms. Unlike conventional explanations, this was done without the onset of crises or actually signing the TPP. We substantiate this claim using evidence from computer-assisted text analysis of Chinese news coverage of the TPP from 2008-2018 (N = 10189) and process-tracing of the establishment of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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2. Port efficiency and its influencing factors in the context of Pilot Free Trade Zones.

Author

Liu, Jiaguo, Wang, Xiaoye, and Guo, Junyu

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *ECONOMIC indicators, *SUSTAINABLE development, *STANDARD deviations, *TOBITS, *AUTOMOBILE ownership, *HARBOR management
Abstract

Under the context of Pilot Free Trade Zones (PFTZs), ports are confronted with new opportunities to realize high-quality development. This paper first applies the Super-SBM model to evaluate and analyze the overall technical efficiency (OTE), pure technical efficiency (PTE), and scale efficiency (SE) of the ports in six typical China's PFTZs from 2010 to 2017 to reveal their development status. By further constructing an OTE-cargo throughput matrix and comparing OTE with and without considering undesirable outputs in 2017, the intensive and green development degree of ports are analyzed. Second, Tobit regression model is employed to identify the influencing factors from both external and internal aspects including the PFTZ factor together with economic and operational indicators. The main findings are as follows. (i) The ports' OTE in the six PFTZs is stable and high, with PTE on the rise and SE somewhat differentiated. Except for the mean of SE, sequences of the port efficiency in terms of standard deviations and other means roughly accords with the time sequence of PFTZs' establishment. (ii) There's heterogeneity in both intensive and green development degree of the ports, and Shanghai Port is the benchmark with the best performance. (iii) The PFTZ factor exerts a positive role in promoting port efficiency, while other significant influencing factors namely economic status, openness and population of hinterland, ownership structure, human capital, as well as operation scale of ports are also detected. Finally, suggestions on high-quality development and efficiency improvement of ports in the PFTZs are proposed. • Ports' OTE, PTE, and SE in six typical China's PFTZs are evaluated. • Evaluation results accord with the time sequence of PFTZs' establishment. • Heterogeneity are in both green and intensive development degree of the ports. • The effectiveness of PFTZ policy in promoting port efficiency is verified. • External and internal influencing factors are identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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3. Policy and politics behind Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone Program.

Author

Wan, Zheng, Zhang, Yang, Wang, Xuefeng, and Chen, Jihong

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy, *FREE ports & zones, *SUPPLY chain management, *ECONOMIC development, *ECONOMIC competition
Abstract

Highlights: [•] Competitions between ports are evolving into competitions between supply chains. [•] Ports are transitioning into fourth-generation ports. [•] Shanghai FTZ is characterized by a very high level of legal autonomy. [•] The FTZ plays a pivotal role in regional economic development. [•] Shanghai FTZ impacts the competitiveness of other neighboring ports and cities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014
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4. A Long Way From Liberalization.

Author

Zhang, Anna

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FINANCIAL services industry, *CURRENCY convertibility, *RENMINBI
Abstract

The article reports on the business significance of the opening of Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, China. It states that Premier Li Keqiang said that the move would help turn the city into a world-class financial center comparable with New York and Hong Kong. It notes that companies that opened in the center would enjoy free convertibility of China's currency, the renminbi, and streamlined customs and administrations and procedures.

Published
2014

5. Shanghai FTZ Bears Fruit.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones
Abstract

The article informs about the expansion of the first pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, China that was set up on September 29, 2013, as well as its adoption of a negative list approach that transforms government functions by strengthening post-operational business oversight.

Published
2016

6. Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *COMMERCE
Abstract

The article announces the setting up of a pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in the financial and commercial hub Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China in 2013.

Published
2013

8. Li who will not be obeyed.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *SPECIAL economic zones, *ECONOMIC development, *FOREIGN trade promotion, *FOREIGN investments, *ECONOMIC history, ECONOMIC conditions in China, 2000-
Abstract

The article focuses on the performance of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, a special economic area established by Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang in 2013. Topics include the opening of the gold market in China, economic innovation in the zone, and the number of foreign firms and foreign investment flowing into the zone.

Published
2014

9. Legislation roundup: FTZ forex registration procedures, cross-border loan security provision and tax exemptions for NPOs.

Subjects
*FOREIGN exchange, *NONPROFIT organizations, *TAX exemption, *FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN exchange laws
Abstract

SAFE has relaxed the forex registration process for direct investment in the FTZ and issued a draft to ease control over the provision of loan security. Also, non-profit organisations are now welcome to apply for tax exemptions [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014

10. Opinion: Don't be too negative about the FTZ.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *GUIDELINES, *FOREIGN investments, *GOVERNMENT policy, *PUBLICITY
Abstract

Those who criticise the FTZ negative list as a sign that the zone has been overhyped are missing the point. It is still a big step from a government that is used to being in control [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014

13. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Measures for Administration of the Pilot Project for the Investment in, and Operation of, Value-added Telecommunications Services by Foreign Investors in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*PILOT projects, *TELECOMMUNICATIONS services, *FOREIGN investments, *FREE ports & zones, *TELECOMMUNICATION
Abstract

Engagement in value-added telecom services made easier for foreign investors in the Shanghai FTZ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014

14. Simplifying Approval.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones
Abstract

The article reports on the announcement given by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) regarding the simplification approval and review process for foreign-funded enterprise operation of telecom value-added services in Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in China.

Published
2014

15. Shanghai greenlights foreign-owned hospitals.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *MEDICAL centers
Abstract

The article reports that the government of Shanghai, China has given its approval to wholly foreign-owned medical institutions to establish their presence in Shanghai's Free Trade Zone. Topics discussed include the challenges created by the absence of implementation rules on the release of the 2011 guidance issued by the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Tentative Measures for the Administration of Wholly Foreign-owned Medical Institutions.

Published
2014

16. Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *ECONOMIC policy, CHINESE politics & government
Abstract

The article highlights the Shanghai free trade zone, which is part of the Chinese central government's efforts to build Shanghai as an international trading and financial hub that complements Hong Kong's financial industry.

Published
2013

17. A window into the future.

Author

Tan, Michael, Wei, Sophie, and Wu, Stephen

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN business enterprises, *BUSINESS planning
Abstract

The article reports that the rumours surrounding the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Shanghai (SH) has caused foreign businesses to rethink their China strategy. The General Plan for the SH FTZ was confirmed by the State Council on September 27, 2013. The pilot project is said to have obtained high support from China's new premier Li Keqiang. The four smaller free trade zones comprising the SH FTZ are cited.

Published
2013

18. State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Several Opinions on Supporting the Establishment of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*CAPITAL, *FREE ports & zones, *STOCKHOLDERS, *PAYMENT
Abstract

The article reports that the registration of subscribed for registered capital will be implemented on a trial basis in the Shanghai free trade zone in China. The restrictions on the amount of the initial installments of the capital contributions of shareholders are elaborated. The deadline for the payment in full by the shareholders of a company of their capital contributions is cited. Approval for the projects of foreign-invested advertising enterprises in the zone are said to be abolished.

Published
2013

19. China Banking Regulatory Commission, Circular on Issues Relevant to the Banking Regulation in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*CAPITAL, *JOINT ventures, *BANKING industry, *FREE ports & zones
Abstract

The article reports that private capital are encouraged to set up joint venture banks with foreign investors in the Shanghai free trade zone in China. It is said that qualified foreign-funded banks will be allowed to establish subsidiaries. The promotion of lowering the years needed for the offices of foreign-funded banks in the zone to be upgraded to branches will be studied. The formation of cross-border financing business by banking financial institutions in the zone shall be supported.

Published
2013

20. General Plan for the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN investments
Abstract

The article reports on the general plan for the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The establishment of the free trade zone is considered a big move to implement the spirit of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. It is said that pre-approval national treatment will be given to foreign investment on a trial basis. It is also noted that the creation of the ocean freight index derivatives trading business will be rushed.

Published
2013

21. Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Decision on Authorising the State Council to Provisionally Adjust the Administrative Examination and Approval Specified in Relevant Laws in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN investments, *FOREIGN business enterprises, *JOINT ventures
Abstract

The article focuses on the decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress authorizing the first free trade zone in Shanghai, China. The State Council has been authorized to provisionally adjust the administrative examination and approval relating to foreign investment in the free trade zone, including the establishment of wholly foreign-owned enterprises, and establishment of Sino-foreign equity and cooperative joint ventures.

Published
2013

22. Shanghai FTZ Supports Reform and Development of China's Petrochemical Industry.

Author

Liao Jian, Yuan Jiantuan, and Li Ron

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FREE trade, *F.O.B. clause, *EXPORT credit
Abstract

The article discusses the official launch of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ) as a test bed for institutional innovations on September 29, 2013. Topics include the improvement of free trade functions, the key programs of FTZ for financial reforms, and the Free on Board (FOB) trade financing which can be done by companies registered in the FTZ.

Published
2014

24. A Year On, Shanghai Zone Disappoints.

Author

SHEN HONG

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *COMMERCE, *ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article focuses on the financial performance of the Shanghai free trade zone, which was launched on September 29, 2013, and discusses the reforms the economic zone has implemented.

Published
2014

26. Shanghai Promises Easier Trade Rules.

Author

Areddy, James T.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

The article discusses comments from Yang Xiong, the mayor of Shanghai, China, concerning economic policies in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone of the city, focusing on potential reductions of a list of limits on foreign investment from hotels, insurers, and banks as of 2013.

Published
2013

27. China Signals Hesitation Over Change.

Author

BROWNE, ANDREW

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones
Abstract

The article discusses a ceremony in September 2013 to launch a free-trade zone in Shanghai, China and the historical parallels with the 1992 visit to Shanghai by former leader of the Communist Party of China, Deng Xiaoping, as part of his "Southern Tour."

Published
2013

28. China Limits New Free-Trade Zone.

Author

SILK, RICHARD, DAVIS, BOB, Zhu, Grace, Fung, Esther, and Curran, Enda

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN investments
Abstract

The article discusses the imposition by China of restrictions on foreign investment in a free-trade zone created in the city of Shanghai, with commentary presented on the significance of China enumerating investments that could not be made, rather than citing investments that would be welcome.

Published
2013

29. Free-Trade Fever Hits Stocks in Shanghai.

Author

SHEN HONG

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FINANCE, *ECONOMIC policy
Abstract

The article discusses a proposal in China to create a free trade zone in the city of Shanghai, focusing on increases in prices of stocks in companies located in Shanghai which could benefit from such a zone.

Published
2013

30. Interrupting Shanghai's Trade Dream.

Author

Back, Aaron

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FINANCE, *COMMERCE
Abstract

The article looks at a planned free-trade zone in Shanghai, China, as of 2013, noting its announcement has spurred investment in certain Chinese firms including the Shanghai International Port Co. and discussing obstacles to the city becoming a more important global financial center.

Published
2013

31. Will Shanghai lead the way in liberalising the Chinese market?

Author

Kriegler, Yun

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *FOREIGN investments, *FREE trade, *INVESTMENTS
Abstract

The article reports on the launch of a new free trade zone (FTZ) by Shanghai, China. Its known as Shanghai Pilot FTZ. It has been launched to ease restrictions in foreign and private investments of the city, and loosen controls on its currency. The new FTZ will also review Shanghai's financial systems.

Published
2014

32. China: selling the dream.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *EXPORT processing zones, *INTERNATIONAL trade, *INTERNATIONAL competition, *INTERNATIONAL finance
Abstract

The article discusses aspects on the free trade zone (FTZ) set by Shanghai, China in July 2013 and its implications to the financial competition in the country. It states that the FTZ announcement drawn various speculations on how it will strengthen Shanghai's ability to compete against Hong Kong, China as an international finance center. It mentions that the plan covers several aspects on financial deregulation to improve the foreign exchange rate of the country.

Published
2013

33. China: selling the dream.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *RULE of law, *INTERNATIONAL finance, *RENMINBI, *INTERNET censorship, *ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article discusses the proposed establishment of a free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, China as of October 2013, focusing on the potential role of the FTZ in Shanghai, China's attempt to compete with Hong Kong as an international finance centre. Other topics include Internet censorship in China, renminbi (RMB) currency in capital accounts, and China's Communist Party. Foreign exchange rates and the rule of law in Hong Kong are examined, along with financial services attorneys.

Published
2013

34. Shanghai Free Trade Zone to Form.

Subjects
*FREE ports & zones, *EXPORT processing zones, *ENTERPRISE zones, *ECONOMIC development, *INTERNATIONAL trade
Abstract

The article reports on the advantage of the establishment of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in China. It notes the advantage of the initiative since it will help the government speed up transformation and advance economic restructuring. Moreover, the FTZ also serves as an important step for the nation to experience financial reform and open up with global economic and trade development.

Published
2013

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