With the large expansion of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone and the implementation of a number of more powerful policies, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation platform has been upgraded again.

　　On September 6, the "Plan for Comprehensively Deepening the Reform and Opening up of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone" (hereinafter referred to as "the Plan") issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council was officially released. Deepen the reform and innovation test platform, and build a high-level portal hub for opening up to the outside world.

　　The "Plan" clarifies that the development space of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone will be further expanded, and the total area of ​​the cooperation zone will be expanded from 14.92 square kilometers to 120.56 square kilometers.

　　The Qianhai Cooperation Zone was established on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. At present, there are 11,500 registered Hong Kong-funded enterprises with a registered capital of RMB 1.28 trillion. The actual use of Hong Kong capital accounts for 92.4% of the actual use of foreign capital in Qianhai.

The industrial layout of the cooperation zone is dominated by finance, modern logistics, information, technology, etc., giving full play to the advantages of Hong Kong's financial, legal and other professional service industries and basic scientific research, as well as the advantages of Shenzhen's market, talents, systems and mechanisms.

Expansion has long been planned

　　Soon after the Qianhai Cooperation Zone was approved for establishment, there have been calls for "expansion".

At the beginning of 2019, the work report of the Shenzhen Municipal Government clearly stated that it is necessary to promote the expansion of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.

In February of the same year, the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan Outline" also mentioned that the overall development plan of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone should be revised in due course, and the development of Qianhai should be further expanded. Sea-related support policies.

　　In October 2019, the Qianhai Promotion of the Construction of the First Demonstration Zone of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics was held in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone. It was announced at the meeting that the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and the Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone "double expansion" District" has been reported to the State Council.

　　In June 2020, the "General Development Plan for Development Zones in Guangdong Province (2020-2035)" proposed that with the theme of in-depth cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the Qianhai Cooperation Zone should be expanded in a contiguous manner, and the Shekou, Da Nanshan area, and the Baoan Center The district and Dachan Bay area, the airport and surrounding areas, the convention and exhibition new city and the new ocean city area are integrated, and relevant supporting policies of Qianhai will be implemented in the newly expanded area, and the reform and innovation policies of the pilot free trade zone will be superimposed.

　　According to the "Plan", the cooperation area is expanded to the following areas: Shekou and Da Nanshan areas adjacent to the south (Houhai Avenue, Jinhai Road, Airong Road, Zhaoshang Road, and Shuiwan Road in the east, Shenzhen Bay in the south and Moon in the west) Bay Avenue, Pearl River Mouth, north to Dongbin Road, including Shekou block of China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone] 22.89 square kilometers; adjacent to the Convention and Exhibition New City and Ocean New City area on the north side (east to Songfu Avenue, south to Fuyong River) , West to coastline, north to Dongbao River, Shajing North Ring Road) 29.36 square kilometers, airport and surrounding areas (east to Baoan Avenue, south to Jinwan Avenue, Baoyuan Road, Biwan Road, west to coastline, north to Fuyong River, Songfu Avenue, Fuzhou Avenue) 30.07 square kilometers, Baoan central area and Dachan Bay area (east to Baoan Avenue, south to Shuangjie River, west to the coastline, north to Jinwan Avenue, Baoyuan Road, Biwan Road , Including Xiaochan Island, Mazhou Island) 23.32 square kilometers.

The total area has expanded from 14.92 square kilometers to 120.56 square kilometers.

　　"The substantial expansion of Qianhai is the need for further amplifying the strategic effect of Qianhai's comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up. (New Qianhai) is also an important policy fulcrum for the current'dual zone' construction." Vice President and Secretary-General of Shenzhen Institutional Reform Research Association Xiong Yigang told the CBN reporter that the industries in the newly expanded area, especially the manufacturing industry, have a solid foundation, laying a more solid realistic foundation and opening up a greater imagination for the future expansion of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation from the service industry to multiple formats and fields. space.

　　Zhong Jian, professor of economics at Shenzhen University, also told CBN reporters that the expansion of Qianhai will facilitate the integrated development of the internal and external areas of the original Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and enhance the overall strength of Shenzhen; it will also help build the core engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Greater Bay Area. The world-class central business district will drive the development of the entire Greater Bay Area; it will help deepen the cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao and the planning and construction of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.

Multiple favorable policies cover all regions

　　After the expansion of Qianhai, the "Plan" requires all relevant departments to increase business guidance and support, and cover all relevant support policies (except preferential corporate income tax policies) in the cooperation zone to all areas specified in this plan according to procedures.

　　In terms of building a comprehensive and deepening reform and innovation test platform, the "Plan" clarifies that it will promote the innovative development of the modern service industry, accelerate the reform and innovation of scientific and technological development systems and mechanisms, create a world-class business environment, and create a governance model for innovative cooperation zones.

　　In terms of building a high-level opening door hub, the "Plan" also clarifies four major policy measures, including the Qianhai Cooperation Zone will deepen the liberalization of service trade with Hong Kong and Macao, expand the opening of the financial industry, improve the level of legal affairs Participate in international cooperation at a level.

　　"The expansion of the area will lead to the improvement of corresponding policies. It is inevitable that the benefits will be greater." Xiong Yigang said in an interview with a reporter from China Business News. In recent years, Qianhai has been changing with each passing day. But it also faces many challenges.

The "Plan" issued by the Party Central Committee and the State Council this time to further expand the opening up is a timely strategic response to the challenge.

And we should also pay attention to the problem of "the door is open but the small door does not open" and speed up the deployment of the central government in Shenzhen.

How to achieve new goals after expansion

　　The "Plan" also puts forward the phased goal of the Qianhai Cooperation Zone. By 2025, a new higher-level open economic system will be established and improved, and a globally competitive business environment will be initially formed. The modern service industry is booming, and the multi-wheel-driven innovation system has achieved outstanding results, which has increasingly demonstrated its role as an engine for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

　　By 2035, the high-level opening-up system and mechanism will be more complete, and the business environment will reach a world-class level. A development model featuring synergy and linkage with Hong Kong and Macau industries, market interconnection, and innovation-driven support will be established, and a strong global resource allocation capability and innovative source will be established. A high-quality development engine with strong capabilities and a strong ability to drive coordinated development, and reform and innovation experience has been widely promoted.

　　Qianhai has expanded into a large area of ​​Bao'an District. How to promote the coordinated development of multiple sectors in the region?

Zhong Jian told CBN reporters that when it comes to cross-administrative management issues, urban planning and public facilities construction should be based on administrative coordination, and industrial layout and development should be market-oriented operations.

　　Xiong Yigang reminded us to pay attention to the following issues: first, how to coordinate with platforms such as Loop and Bright Science City; second, how to mobilize the enthusiasm of Hong Kong and Macau in an all-round way; third, how to connect with the original industrial planning and social development foundation of Baoan District; fourth, how to implement Comprehensive authorization reforms will be implemented, and the policy dividends granted by the central government will be included in the details.

　　Xiong Yigang said that in the past 40 years of reform and opening up, we have been focusing on introducing advanced international experience and practices through Hong Kong and Macao learning. In the next 40 years, we will still pay attention to external learning, but we must also start to create some more progressive systems and mechanisms. This is also the mission of Shenzhen's first demonstration. .

　　Author: Huang Qiong