Tianjin gets the nod for new-area plan  By Liu Jie (China Daily)  Updated: 2006-06-07 08:45   The Binhai New Area, which covers nearly 2,300 square kilometres, 
will be turned into a gateway to North China, a modern manufacturing and 
research base and an international shipping and logistics centre, he 
said.
  A series of experimental schemes will be launched in Binhai, 
according to the State Council announcement, including financial 
initiatives,  land administration methods, a bonded area and preferential 
tax policies. 
  The government will allow Binhai to pilot key reforms 
related to  financial services and the capital market, and to be more open 
to international business development. Experimental schemes may also cover areas 
of venture capital,  foreign exchange administration and offshore 
banking.
  The reform in land administration will focus on efficient use of 
available resources. Tianjin Dongjiang Bonded Area will be set up in the new 
area with an emphasis on international distribution, global procurement and 
export processing. 
  The development of the bonded area 
will be open to international partners, the announcement 
indicated.
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