The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters
The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters
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China turns cautious over Shanghai free-trade port on concerns it might be too free

Officials are emphasising stability in their review of two proposals for the port, concerned over the possible risk of unfettered trade and capital flows

Topic |   Shanghai free-trade zone
Daniel Ren
Daniel Ren

Updated: 11:21pm, 19 Mar, 2018

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The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters
The Yangshan port, part of the Shanghai free-trade zone. The zone is being developed into a free-trade port. Photo: Reuters
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