China ’s Special Economic Zones Research Articles

China's Special Economic Zone Experiment: An Appraisal

This article attempts to provide a review of the la- test development of China's economic zones, assessing their achievements in terms of the attraction of foreign capital, export growth and foreign exchange earnings and technology transfer. Reforms and innovative measures initiated in the zones that have implications for other parts of China are also discussed. Problems encountered in the course of SEZ development are ex- amined, noting in particular the heavy capital expenditure on in- frastructure provision, the development of a trade-based econo- my (instead of one based on industrial production), the over-am- bitious objectives which would be difficult to achieve in a short period of time as well as other economic and social issues. It is observed that the development of the SEZs has been proceeding without careful and coordinated planning and that the designa- tion of economic development zones in the open coastal cities stands to undercut the allures of the SEZs and has made the latter much less special than they used to be.

China's Special Economic Zone Experiment: An Appraisal

China's Special Economic Zone Experiment: An Appraisal

The Changing Industrial Geography of the Chinese Special Economic Zones

The creation of Special Economic Zones in China in the post-1979 period has attracted the interest of scholars both inside and outside China. This paper examines the role of the Special Economic Zones along China's coast zone and their place in the programs of modernization in Chinese industry. A special case study is made of Shenzhen SEZ where the Chinese government has attempted to promote the inflow of foreign capital and technology while at the same time maintaining control over the direction and type of development taking place. The state has deployed joint ventures and local firms as the platform into which new technology is injected and from which new industries in the interior of the country will be spawned.

A Brief Discussion of the Economic Nature of China's Special Economic Zones

To implement special policies, absorb foreign capital on a large scale, and implement economic cooperation between China and foreign countries, China's Special Economic Zones are now forming a new socioeconomic structure. This structure is an important indication of the difference between the nature of the economy in special zones and the economy in the broad areas of our domestic economy. This article will emphasize examining the nature of the special zones' economy from the angle of the socioeconomic structure, from its special nature, its dual nature, and its transitional nature.

Is the Economy of China's Special Economic Zones State Capitalist in Nature?

Since China decided to establish special economic zones (SEZs) in the cities of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Shantou in Guangdong province and in the city of Xiamen in Fujian province, the question of the nature of the SEZ economy has been a matter of constant concern. In academic circles it has brought about broad discussion with widely divided opinion. Some say the SEZ economy is capitalist in nature; some say it is socialist. There are also some who say it is New Democratic in nature. Still others consider it to be state capitalist in nature, or basically state capitalist. The question of how to recognize correctly the nature of the SEZ economy has important practical significance in regard to the implementation of this important policy decision by the Central Committee, and in regard to further emancipating our thought, strengthening our confidence, and pushing ahead with the construction of the SEZs. For this reason, it is necessary to engage in a theoretical discussion of this matter. This essay will addre...

China's Special Economic Zones: Their Development and Prospects

Research Article| June 01 1984 China's Special Economic Zones: Their Development and Prospects Clyde D. Stoltenberg Clyde D. Stoltenberg Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Far Eastern Survey (1955) 24 (6): 637–654. https://doi.org/10.2307/2644396 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Clyde D. Stoltenberg; China's Special Economic Zones: Their Development and Prospects. Far Eastern Survey 1 June 1955; 24 (6): 637–654. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/2644396 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAsian Survey Search This content is only available via PDF. Copyright 1984 The Regents of the University of California Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.