03 Nov 2021
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On Monday, the Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) updated its criteria for evaluating National Economic and Technological Development Zones (ETDZs).
Some context: Long lauded as "windows and bases" to open China up, attract investment, drive the economy and boost exports, ETDZs are governed by MofCom...
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