Thursday, August 7, 2008

Zhuhai Free Trade Zone

The Zhuhai Free Trade Zone, With an Area of three sq km, established in November 1996 approved by the State Council, is the 15th Free Trade Zone in China. It is a base for processing export, bonded warehousing and international trade. It has attracted more than 150 enterprises from Germany, Japan, the USA, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and other places. The industries in the Zone cover maintenance of aircraft engines, production of aeronautic apparatus, manufacturing of electronic parts, optic-fiber components, medical equipment, biopharmaceuticals, bonded warehousing and logistics management.

With an area of 3 square kilometers and situated in the southern part of Zhuhai Special Economic Zone, Zhuhai Free Trade Zone was established on November 3, 1996 with approval of the State Council. The imported goods used within the Free Trade Zone, with the exception of automobiles, are exempted from the levying of import tariff, value-added tax and consumption tax. With the exception of those goods whose exports are governed by quotas and those goods whose imports and exports are banned by the state, other goods can come to or go out of the Free Trade Zone freely without levying of tariffs and the need to apply for licenses. Zhuhai Free Trade Zone has key developments in processing and manufacturing industries, bonded warehousing industry, international trade, the industry of commodities exhibition, international transportation, finance and insurance, counseling services of international economy and scientific and technological information, and other service sectors.

Zhuhai National Level Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone

The Zhuhai State-Level New-and High-Technology Industrial Development Zone, established upon approval by the State Council in 1993,has an area of 9.8 sq km. The scope of the Zone was adjusted in 1999,with the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology. It now contains four technology-based industrial parks, namely, Sanzao, Nanping, Xinqing and Baijiao, and an Innovation Beach. The Zone covers 16.8 sq km. Among the 53 new-and high-tech development zones in China, the Zhuhai Industrial Development Zone ranked 22 by comprehensive economic strength in 2002.

Established with approval of the State Council in December 1992, Zhuhai National Level Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone is a national level development zone composed of Nanping, Sanzao, Xinqing and Baijiao Science and Technology Industrial Parks as well as Guangdong Zhuhai Model Base for Industrialization of Hi-tech Achievements.

1. Nanping Science and Technology Industrial Park: Occupying an area of 4.2 million square meters and situated in the Nanping Town in the suburb of Zhuhai City, the park is a garden-type science and technology industrial park focused on the development of such hi-tech industries as electronics and IT, biological pharmaceutics, new energy and new materials with supporting conventional industries.

2. Sanzao Science and Technology Industrial Park: Occupying an area of 2.66 million square meters and situated along the West Airport Road, the western District, Zhuhai, it is a hi-tech industrial park with the development of such industries as electronics and IT, biological pharmaceutics and environmental protection as the main hub and other hi-tech industries as the complementary sets.

3. Xinqing Science and Technology Industrial Park: With an area of 3.44 million square meters, it is situated on both sides of the Industrial Corridor of Zhufeng Avenue in Doumen, Zhuhai City. It is a professional industrial park focused on the development of electronics and communications, especially printed circuit boards.

4. Baijiao Science and Technology Industrial Park: With an area of more than 4 million square meters, it is located on the edge of Baiteng Lake in the center of the grand Western District of Zhuhai City. It has key developments in such pillar industries as light industry, machinery manufacturing, new materials, environmental protection technologies and "three high agriculture". The industrial park is composed of the South Block and the North Block, with the former devoted to the development of industrial projects and the latter to the development of hi-tech agricultural projects.

5. Guangdong Zhuhai Model Base for Industrialization of Hi-tech Achievements: it is located on the edge of Tangjia Bay and the side of Gangwan Avenue. With the transformation of achievements of science and technology and the management of modern enterprises as the contents of demonstration, the Model Base introduces hi-tech achievements and venture investments for science and technology, and takes the major four high technologies of electronics and IT, biotechnology, photomechatronics and new materials highly stressed in Guangdong Province as the main development directions.

6. Technological Innovation Beach
Also known as Zhuhai Model Base for Industrialization of Hi-tech Achievements, Zhuhai Technological Innovation Beach is an important constituent of Zhuhai National Level Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone; co-sponsored by Zhuhai municipal government and the Torch Program Center of the State Ministry of Science and Technology, it is a "corridor" of hi-tech industries spearheaded by such high technologies as electronics and IT, computer software, network communications and photomechatronics.
Situated on the edge of Tangjia bay in the northern suburb of Zhuhai City and on the side of Gangwan Avenue and with fresh air and scenic environment, Zhuhai Technological Innovation Beach stands on the foot of the hill and near the sea. It is connected with Zhongshan University, Zhuhai Campus in the south and links with the entrance of the Beijing-Zhuhai Express. To its west lies the Zhuhai University Science and Technology Park and it is close to Hong Kong in the east.
At present, nearly 30 enterprises have entered the Technological Innovation Beach, including the Software Development Center of the Head Office of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Southern Software Park Co., Ltd. of Ministry of Information Technology, the New Economic Resources Development Harbor of Harbin Institute of Technology Group and Tsinghua Science Park, etc.

City of a Hundred Islands

Located on the west bank of the estuary of the Pearl River,Zhuhai covers 7,653 sq km.Four-fifths of the city's area is covered by sea surface.It is truly a coastal city.Zhuhai has 146 islands scattered in the vast expanse of the South China Sea, hence its nickname City of a Hundred Islands.

Romantic Zhuhai

Zhuhai is one of the world’s most romantic cities. Under clear blue skies, clear streams gently flow down its green mountains into a dreamlike sea scape and a cool welcoming breeze. When you enter Zhuhai. You step into a world of beauty and romance,

Romance is nature’s gift to Zhuhai. Situated south of the Tropic of Cancer, with a sheltered location on the South Climates with glorious sunshine all year long With an annual average temperature of 22.4 degrees and warm tropical rains, Zhuhai is a luxurious garden paradise where colorful flowers bloom all year long.

The name Zhuhai, means “pearl Sea”, and the modern city of Zhuhai sits at the mouth of the famous Pearl River where river and ocean meet. With a territory of more than 7,660 square kilometers, about 80% of which ocean, Zhuhai boasts 146 islands, many with their own secluded beaches and unspoiled scenery. These islands, like clusters of pearls, stretch out across the delta towards Zhuhuai is neighboring cities of Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau, all within easy reach.

Zhuhai’s interesting past adds greatly to its atmosphere and appeal to visitors. The inscriptions on that people were living in the area more than 5000 years ago. West of Zhuhai. Near the Ya Men River are ancient ruins from the Southern Song Dynasty, more than 1700 years old. Nearby Cuihen Village, to the north in Zhongshan, is the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the leader of the democratic revolution in the early 20th century, and sometimes known as the “Father of China.” Many other monuments, parks, museums and locations chart the history of the great events and changes of China’s great civilization, ancient and modern, In more recent times, our sister cities, first Hong Kong and then Macau, have witnessed the joyous reunion with the motherland, ending 400 years of separation.

At the end of the 70’s, as China began opening up to the world, Zhuhai was given the unprecedented opportunity to develop as one of several special economic zones selected for inward in vestment. In just over 20 short years Zhuhai has changed form a poor fishing village to become a prosperous modern garden-city, with a prestigious coastal location. The Pearl River Delta now has one of the strongest regional economics of the world and Zhuhai’s modern facilities and beautiful location make it increasingly attractive to global companies. An increasing number of international residents have chosen to make Zhuhai their home. Part of the attraction of Zhuhai is the unique balance it has achieved between its natural and man-made environment making it an ideal place to live and work, in the eyes of designers and builders, natural harmony must always be protected and cherished, Since the beginning of the 90’s, Zhuhai has received countless awards in recognition of its environmental standards and achievements, These include: Top 40 Cities for Traveling in China, National Garden City, National Model City of Ecological and Environmental Protection, Cleanest City in China, and The Best City for Land Travel in China. In 1999, Zhuhai was honored as “The International Award for Most Improved Living Environment” by the United Nations, Thus through the efforts of city planners and enlightened government, Zhuhai has become internationally famous as one of the “Most Livable Places for People” in the entire world.

During a recent competition between famous cities, Zhuhai was named “China’s Most Romantic City” by the Chinese media, Walking through Zhuhai, you may wonder if this a city of gardens or a city in a garden, surrounded by the mountains and the sea, you can stroll through its green parks and shady paths past colorful flowerbeds, or choose to inhale the fresh air along well laid out boulevards by the water’s edge, After dining at one of Zhuhai’s famous restaurants or luxurious hotels, you can relax in stylish bars and cafes or dance the night away at one of Zhuhai’s top night clubs, Wherever you go, you are sure to develop a love affair with this charming and energetic city, a feeling that is uniquely Zhuhai, Romance and Zhuhai go together.

There are many seaside cities in China, but few of them are quite like Zhuhai, which has been entirely designed according to the needs of the people. Everyday, most residents can see the mountains and ocean from their homes.

The green mountains, the joining of the rivers and oceans and the natural environment make Zhuhai different from other cities. Zhuhai is divided into many independent living areas with all living conditions according to its natural terrain. Because living areas are separated from each other by hills, connected by tree-lined roads, the whole of Zhuhai looks like a bright pearl connected by a green jade belt. Today’s Zhuhai combines flourishing and crowded business areas with peaceful and relaxing living areas. You can enjoy a relaxing and exciting life style at the same time in one city.

Zhuhai’s natural scenery is full of sunshine, beaches, hot springs, mountains, parks, islands in the sea and relaxation and romance. No matter if you’re playing on the beach, fishing from a boat or watching the sunset, you will feel comfortable and at peace and one with nature.

The most well known romantic location in Zhuhai is “Lover’s Road winds it’s way along the coast between the mountains and water, for several kilometers. It has broad pavements and gardens, quiet seating and picnic areas and wonderful views displaying the natural beauty of Zhuhai, It truly captures the romantic atmosphere of this young city. Here you will find couples young and old, strilling together with dreams of the future or enjoying happy memories with their loved ones.

In the past, Zhuhai was thought of as a backwater area with little or no access to any other cities, All this has changed. Major in vestment and improvements to Zhuhai’s infrastructure such as Zhuhai Airport, Zhuhai Power Station, Ports and the Beijing-Zhuhai expressway has rapidly changed the status of the city into a major regional economic center. Now fully networked with fast and easy access to the rest of the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai has laid the foundations for its development as a high technology and research center for leading multinational companies and an important export base.

Zhuhai’s population is today over 1.2 million people with many of its highly educated and talented citizens coming from different regions of China, In the past 20 years, locals and new immigrants to the city have worked shoulder to shoulder and hand in hand to build their home together and make it a modern comfortable city in which to live and raise their children. Now, Zhuhai is well known as one of the best cities in China, with a high standard and quality of living and goof working conditions. Zhuhai will continue to provide a comfortable and warm home for everyone who loves the city.

Zhuhai is becoming increasingly well known as a stage for big events throughout the world. Over 50 million tourists passed through its land border with Macau last year! Through big events, such as the Zhuhai International Air Show attracting tens of thousands of visitors, Formula One car racing at the best racing track in China, film and cultural festivals, sporting events and major conferences and conventions, more and more people are discovering the magic of Zhuhai, gateway to China.

Natural geography

Zhuhai City, set up in 1979,is situated at the southern part of Guangdong Province, P.R. China. It is 140 km away from Guangzhou, stands on the western bank of the Pearl River estuary and is adjacent to South China Sea, borders Hong Kong and Shenzhen to the east by 36 nautical miles and Macao to the south by land. It lies between North Latitude 21ˇ?48' to 22ˇ?27' and East Longitude 113ˇ?03' to 114ˇ?19', T

Zhuhai Energy

Located in the estuary of the Pearl River,Zhuhai has abundant water resources.The supply of water in Zhuhai was 218.53 million tons in 2002,of which tap water was 163.94 million tons.Zhuhai also supplies water to Macao.The supply of water to Macao in 2002 was 54.59 million tons.

Electricity Supply
Zhuhai's energy industry developed steadily in 2002.The output value generated by electricity,steam and hot water showed an invrease of 12.2% over the previous year. Power capacity increased by 11% in the same period.Power consumption for social use was 3.818 billion kw/h,a rise of 15.17% over the previous year.Power consumption for industrial use was 2.27 billion kw/h, a rise of 17.89% over the previous year.

survery of Infrastructure

Complete and well-designed city communications system, underground cable network and public utilities. Beijing-Zhuhai Express Way and China Coastal High Speed Highway meet in Zhuhai. Modern Zhuhai Airport has flights to many domestic cities. Zhuhai also has two international ports; Jiuzhou and Gaolan. The coverage of water and power supply, cable TV and broad band telecommunications network are in the lead in China.