Feb 7, 2022 · Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Few may remember when Shenzhen wasn’t China’s largest city – 17 million people in 2020 – but a humble fishing village of 30,000 over 40 years ago. In 1979, it became one of China’s first SEZs and began attracting increasing numbers of people searching for employment, leading to overpopulation.

Dec 10, 2015 · China introduced special economic zones in the 1970s as part of its policy to open up to international trade. Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms became the turning point towards a market-oriented economy. A series of experiments, including the establishment of special economic zones, became the driving force for growth.

Aug 7, 2018 · In 1979, the Chinese government – led by Deng Xiaoping – created four Special Economic Zones (SEZ) with the intention of attracting foreign direct investment and encouraging private enterprise. The designation of Shenzhen and Zhuhai as SEZs was a strategic move to act as an “overflow” for businesses in Hong Kong, and the impact on the ...

Oct 16, 2023 · This collaboration includes the establishment of an airtaxi testbed within the NEOM area to facilitate the development and growth of eVTOL technology in the country. This represents significant progress toward the adoption and future commercial operation of eVTOL aircraft in the NEOM special economic zone and neighbouring regions.

Aug 7, 2018 · Located in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, the 11-square-kilometre development aims to transform an underused port surrounded by sand into a transport-oriented desert supersite, with homes, infrastructure and recreational facilities for 25,000 residents.

Jan 22, 2025 · António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, delivers a special address on global challenges, multilateralism, and sustainable development at the World Economic Forum 2025.

Sep 5, 2018 · With a population of over 600 million, ASEAN is the world’s third-largest market. It also offers the third-largest labour force, behind China and India, and has some 67 million households that are part of the “consuming class”, a figure …

Now, China-Africa economic relations are entering a new chapter as both face a global economic slowdown. China’s private sector is now likely to lead trade and investment in Africa, while new initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will promote the growth of regional value chains by offering Chinese businesses access ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, delivers a special address on Spain's vision for global collaboration, economic resilience, and sustainable development at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ding Xuexiang, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China, also delivered a special address, detailing pillars of successful economic growth and global governance that have proved effective. Protectionism leads nowhere.