An administrative service centre in the Lingang area of Shanghai’s free-trade zone. The zone was set up in 2013 and Lingang was added to it this month. Photo: Xinhua
Shanghai fails to offer zero-duty incentives seen as crucial to cargo flows in Lingang free-trade zone
- Operating guide published on Friday fails to mention what import duty policy will be adopted
- Difficult to ensure ‘greatest openness’ at Lingang without exemptions, analyst says
Topic |
Shanghai free-trade zone
An administrative service centre in the Lingang area of Shanghai’s free-trade zone. The zone was set up in 2013 and Lingang was added to it this month. Photo: Xinhua
Waigaoqiao area in Shanghai free-trade zone in Pudong, Shanghai. China is attempting to expand its use of free-trade zones to attract foreign investment. Photo: Xinhua
China to offer tax and housing subsidies to lure foreign talent to Shanghai free-trade zone, sources say
- Shanghai government to issue 50 new rules this week for its expanded free-trade zone to attract foreign investment and talent
- Among the benefits on offer will be income tax subsidies to offset the difference between higher tax rates in Shanghai than in Hong Kong
Topic |
Shanghai free-trade zone
Waigaoqiao area in Shanghai free-trade zone in Pudong, Shanghai. China is attempting to expand its use of free-trade zones to attract foreign investment. Photo: Xinhua