Annual Report on the Development of China's Special Economic Zones (2020)

This book is an overview of the development status of China's special economic zones in 2020, including the reform pilot zones and some new special zones over the past year. It analyzes the challenges during the transformation faced by special zones, the use of resources and sustainable development, economic and social development, social security, science and technology innovation, financial system reform, and cultural industry. Also it includes a record and review of the development status of the five traditional special economic zones and Shanghai Pudong New Area and Tianjin Binhai New Area over the past year, with emphasis on case studies of different special zones. Editorial Committee Contents Part I General Report 1 Annual Report on the Development of China’s Special Economic Zones (2019) The Basic Background of the Development of the Special Economic Zones in 2019 How to Understand a Series of Major Issues Such as Changing the Economic Development Mode in the New Stage of Development Progress in the Special Economic Zones and Comments Special Economic Zones Will Further Advance and Deepen Reforms in Many Aspects Including China's Social and Economic Development Progress Regarding Cultural Elements in the Special Economic Zones Progress in the Innovation of the Special Economic Zones Progress Regarding the Elements of Ecological Resources of the Special Economic Zones “New District” Shoulders the National Strategy Challenges and Suggestions for the Development of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones Should Stimulate New Growth Drivers and Carry Out Sustained and High-Quality Development Population Aging Has Become a Serious Challenge Currently that the Special Economic Zone Must Face Up to Suggestions for the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones Development Path and Issues to Be Noticed in the Next Year The Special Economic Zones Should Slow Down Their Economic Growth Rate, Especially the Growth Rate of Investment, and Shift to the Pursuit of Quality The Special Economic Zones Should Speed up the Direction of the Adjustment of the Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Resolve the Paradox and Promote High-Quality Economic Growth References Part II Special Topics 2 Report on the Development of the Green Transformation of China's Special Economic Zones in 2019 Background of Industrial Green Transformation Environmental Regulation and Industrial Green Transformation Industrial Green Transformation and Innovation in China's Special Economic Zones Command-and-Control Environmental Regulation in the Five Special Economic Zones Market Incentives for Environmental Regulations in the Five Special Economic Zones Voluntary Environmental Regulations in the Five Special Economic Zones The Effects of Environmental Regulation and Industrial Green Transformation in the Five Major Special Economic Zones The Status of the Improvement of the Efficiency of Resources Status of Pollutant Reduction Status of the Improvement of the Capability for Innovation Evaluation of Industrial Green Transformation and Capability for Development of the Special Economic Zones Significance of the Evaluation Construction of and Data Collection for an Evaluation Index System Process of Evaluation Policies and Suggestions for Industrial Green Transformation in the Special Economic Zones Strengthen Command-and-Control Environmental Regulations and Strictly Control Pollution Adopt Market Incentives for Environmental Regulation and Encourage the Innovation of Enterprises Encourage Public Participation and Create a Beautiful Environment References 3 Report on the Resource Efficiency and the Sustainable Development of China’s Special Economic Zones Framework of Analysis at Regional and Urban Levels Analysis Framework—MFA Sustainable Development Index Data Collection and Processing Results of the Analysis of Material Flow in the Five Special Economic Zones Analysis of Material Flow Index Analysis of the Structure of Material Flow Resource Productivity and Pearce Judgment Policy Recommendations There Is a Certain Application Value of the Method of Material Flow Analysis in the Research on the Evaluation of Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Development Innovative Development and Sustainable Development Put Forward Higher Requirements for the Efficiency of the Utilization of Resources The Study of Issues Regarding Sustainable Development Requires the Establishment of a “Resource-Environment” System of Dual-constrained Evaluation References 4 Report on Innovation and Development of China’s Special Economic Zones General Overview of the Status of the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Zhuhai Special Economic Zone Xiamen Special Economic Zone Shantou Special Economic Zone Hainan Special Economic Zone Analysis on the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones The Existing Economic Scale Plays a Decisive Role in Innovation and Development The Financial Status of the Government Has an Important Impact on Innovation and Development Influence of the Conditions of the Location, Regional Cooperation, and the National Strategies Suggestions for the Innovation and Development of the Special Economic Zones Further Strengthen the Basic Environment for Innovation and Development Promote Innovation and Development with Industrial Development Take Advantage of Agglomeration Effects and Regional Cooperation References 5 Report on the Development of Social Security in China’s Special Economic Zones The Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones The Status of the Development of Social Insurance in the Special Economic Zones Statue of the Development of Social Assistance and Social Welfare in the Special Economic Zones Achievements in the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones Achievements in the Development of Social Insurance in the Special Economic Zones Achievements in the Development of Social Assistance and Social Welfare in the Special Economic Zones Realistic Difficulties in the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones The Medical Security System Still Needs to Be Further Improved The Social Security Funds Need to Be Further Supervised The Social Security Policy and Regulation System Urgently Needs to Be Improved The Development of Social Assistance and Public Services Is Lagging Behind The Relationship Between Commercial Insurance and Social Security Is Not Clear There Are Still Some Limitations in the Construction of Social Security Information Policy Suggestions for Promoting the Development of Social Security in the Special Economic Zones Promote the Linkage of “Medical Insurance, Medical Treatment and Medicines” and Strengthen Medical Security Establish and Improve the Internal Control System and Strengthen the Supervision of Social Security Funds Speed Up the Improvement of the Social Security Policy and Regulation System, and Create a Good Legal Environment Encourage Social Participation to Expand the Coverage of Social Assistance and Promote the Construction of a System for Social Assistance Clarify the Relationship Between Commercial Insurance and Social Security, and Give Full Flay to the Complementary Role Promote the Integration of “Internet+” and Human Resources and Social Security Services, and Innovate Informatization Methods for Management Services References 6 Report on the Development of the System of Elderly Care Services in China's Special Economic Zones The Urgency and Importance of the Construction of a System of Elderly Care Services Population Aging Has Become a Serious Challenge that Must Be Faced Squarely on Strengthening the Construction of the Social System of Elderly Care Services Is a Key Task for Building a Moderately Prosperous Society in All Respects Building a Social System of Elderly Care Services Is an Important Measure in Promoting the Sustainable and Healthy Development of the Economy Establishing a Complete Social System of Elderly Care Services Is an Inevitable Requirement for Creating a Harmonious Society The Basic Situation of the Establishment of a System of Elderly Care Services in the Special Economic Zones Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Zhuhai Special Economic Zone Shantou Special Economic Zone Xiamen Special Economic Zone Hainan Special Economic Zone The Experience and Development Prospect of Constructing the System of Elderly Care Security in the Special Economic Zones Experience in the Construction of the System of Elderly Services in the Special Economic Zones Prospects for the Construction of the System of Elderly Care Services References 7 Report on the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones in 2019 The Main Characteristics of the Development of the Financial Industry in China's Special Economic Zones in 2018 Although the Scale Has Expanded, the Momentum Has Slowed Down Significantly Although the Quality of Development Has Improved, the Differentiation Has Increased Significantly Although the Risks Are Generally Controllable, the Hidden Worries Have Not Vanished Although the Intensity of “Disconnecting with the Virtual Economy” Is Not Small, the Progress of “Connecting with the Real Economy” Is Still Relatively Slow Although There Are Many Difficulties in Continuing to Move Forward, that Has not Stopped the Pace of Opening up New Opportunities Facing the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019 Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Economic Adjustments Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Financial Reform Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by the Improvement of the Operating Environment Business Opportunities That May Be Brought About by Fintech Innovation Business Opportunities That May Be Brought About by Mergers and Reorganizations Business Opportunities that May Be Brought About by Intensified Opening-Up New Challenges Facing the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019 Challenges in Expanding the Scale Challenges in Improving Quality and Efficiency Challenges Caused by Insufficient Service Capacity Challenges in Risk Control New Measures to Be Taken in the Development of the Financial Industry in the Special Economic Zones in 2019 References 8 Report on the Development of Cultural Industries in China's Special Economic Zones Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Zhuhai Special Economic Zone Xiamen Special Economic Zone Shantou Special Economic Zone Hainan Special Economic Zone Analysis of the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones The Cultural Industries Have Entered a New Stage of High-Quality Development The Integration of Culture and Tourism Drives Forward Economic Growth Digital Cultural Industry Ushered in the Peak of Development Suggestions on the Development of Cultural Industries in the Special Economic Zones Deepen the Reform of the Cultural System Develop the Cultural Tourism Industry with Regional Characteristics Vigorously Promote the Development of the Digital Cultural Industry Improve Intellectual Property Protection Part III Report on the Investigation of the Development of the Special Economic Zones 9 Report on the Construction and Development of Cuba's Special Economic Zone The Foundations and Conditions for Establishing Special Economic Zones in Cuba The Export-Oriented Economic Development of Cuba Policy on Cuba's Special Economic Zone Development of the Cuban Mariel Special Economic Development Zone Conclusion References