Security exercise held at the sea near Shanghai FTZ

The local frontier policemen of the coast guard mission check a "suspected ship" during a security exercise at the sea area near Shanghai Free Trade Zone.

Shanghai FTZ reform in full swing

Influx of new businesses, residents sets off property boom

The Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone is driving up prices and transaction volumes of housing in neighboring districts.

Domestic companies flock to register

Thousands of domestic companies have flocked to register at the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, despite the lack of clarity on the reforms it will bring.

Wet weather fails to dampen FTZ interest

The wet and windy weather in Shanghai failed to dampen enthusiasm for the FTZ, with many more than happy to take advantage of the reforms on offer.

FTZ a test ground for reform

FTZ is expected to be a testing ground for new policies, with focus on liberalizing China's service sector, financial services in particular.

Shanghai FTZ 'reflects opening-up strategy'

The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone was officially launched on Sunday at a ceremony presided over by Shanghai Party chief Han Zheng and Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng.

Shanghai opens free trade zone

Shanghai unveiled the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, which is expected to create an efficient environment for enterprises home and abroad.
Shanghai FTZ 'reflects active opening-up strategy'

Shanghai inaugurates Free Trade Zone

An inauguration ceremony is held to celebrate the operation of the Shanghai pilot free trade zone at the Waigaoqiao Bonded Area in Shanghai, East China, Sept 29, 2013.

China to officially launch Shanghai FTZ on Sept 29

China will officially launch the pilot FTZ in Shanghai on Sept 29, taking a solid step forward to boost reforms in the world's second-largest economy.

Time of opportunities, challenges

The Shanghai Free Trade Zone is expected to pave the way for China's business hub to become one of the world's leading financial, trade and logistics centers.
Shanghai FTZ tests China's currency liberalization
Shanghai FTZ 'will have innovative tax policies'
FTZ could pioneer way for others

China to inaugurate Shanghai FTZ on Sept 29

China will launch the pilot free trade zone in Shanghai on Sept 29, taking a solid step forward to boost reforms in the world's second-largest economy.