China's economic zones : design, implementation and impact / chief editors, Tao Yitao & Lu Zhiguo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Yitao, Tao, editor.

Zhiguo, Lu, editor.

Series:

Economic history in China series.

Economic history in China series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Free ports and zones--China.

Free ports and zones.

Economic zoning--China.

Economic zoning.

China--Economic conditions--1976-2000.

China.

China--Economic conditions--2000-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (467 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Reading, England] : Paths International Ltd : Social Sciences Academic Press (China), 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A thorough examination of the establishment and development of China's Special Economic Zones (SEZ). These eight SEZs marked a major milestone in China's gradual market-oriented reform process, and the developmental fluctuations of these zones offers an in-depth understanding of the complexities and difficulties of reform. They also provide critical insight into China's thirty years of economic and social transformation. This book is a valuable and practical resource for governments, academics and policy advisors looking for an insight into and analysis of how the Special Economic Zone strateg

Contents:

Cover; Title; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 The History of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; 1.1 On the Eve of the Establishment of Shenzhen SEZ; 1.1.1 Social Economic Conditions; 1.1.1.1 Population Distribution; 1.1.1.2 Economy Development; 1.1.1.3 National Income; 1.1.1.4 Retrospect on Shenzhen; 1.1.2 Shenzhen on the Eve of Opening-up; 1.2 Start-up Period of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; 1.2.1 The Establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; 1.2.1.1 Background; 1.2.1.2 Birth of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; 1.2.2 Positioning of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone

1.2.2.1 Experimental Area for Economy Transformation1.2.2.2 Window of Opening Up; 1.2.2.3 Demonstration Base and Source of Influence; 1.2.3 The Early Development Planning of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; 1.2.3.1 The FirstCity Plan- - ""Master Plan ofShenzhen Urban Construction""; 1.2.3.2 The Second City Plan: ""Socio-Economic Development Outline of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone""; 1.2.3.3 Third City Plan: ""Master Plan ofShenzhen Special Economic Zone""; 1.3 Building the Foundation ofShenzhen Special Economic Zone (1980~1985); 1.3.1 Large-Scale Fundamental Urban Construction

1.3.1.1 Fundamental Construction Achievements1.3.1.2 Urban Development Mode of Attracting Investment and Making Money by Land; 1.3.2 Formation of the Industry Structure; 1.3.2.1 Breaking the Single Agriculture Industrial Structure; 1.3.2.2 Change s in Traditional Agriculture to Earn Foreign Exchange; 1.3.2.3 Rapid Development of the Secondary and Tertiary Indust ries; 1.3.3 Setbacks; 1.3.3.1 Where Shenzhen's Issues Lied; I.3.3.2 Time Limit of Three Years; 1.3.3.3 Grim Situation in 1985; 1.3.3.4 Change in Personnel Breaking New Ground for Future

1.4 The Developing Period for Shenzhen One (1986~1995)1.4.1 Early Opening Up (1986~1990); 1.4.1.1 Convening of theNationalConference of Special Administrative Regions; 1.4.1.2 Major Reforms; 1.4.2 Tortuous Experience (1991~1992); 1.4.2.1 The Collapse in East Europe and Left-Leaning Thinking; 1.4.2.2 The Shock After Deng Xiao Ping's South Tour Speeches; 1.4.3 Improvement and Development (1993-1995); 1.4.3.1 Adjustment on the Development Strategy; 1.4.3.2 Optimizing Industrial Structure; 1.4.3.3 The Strategy of "Three Points in One Line"; 1.5 The Developing Period for Shenzhen Two (1996-2000)

1.5.1 The Proposal of the Second Undertaking1.5.2 Hi-Tech Industry on its Way to Pillar Industry; 1.5.2.1 Rise for the High and New Technological Industry; 1.5.2.2 Performance Factors; 1.5.3 Backward of the State-Owned Economy and Forward of the Private Economy; 1.5.3.1 Deepening of the Reform over the State-Owned Enterprises; 1.5.3.2 Fast Growth of Private Economy; 1.6 New Period for the Development of Shenzhen SAR (2001-2009); 1.6.1 Downturn and Adjustment from 2001 to 2003; 1.6.1.1 Risks Aroused by the Suspended New Stocks; 1.6.1.2 2002: Shenzhen, Who Abandoned You?

1.6.1.3 Reform of the Secondary Barrier

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 4, 2015).

ISBN:

1-280-99457-6

9786613766182

1-84464-101-5

OCLC:

795695087