<Li> Special tax incentives for foreign investments in the SEZs . </Li> <Li> Greater independence on international trade activities . </Li> <Li> Economic characteristics are represented as "4 principles": <Ol> <Li> Construction primarily relies on attracting and utilizing foreign capital </Li> <Li> Primary economic forms are Sino - foreign joint ventures and partnerships as well as wholly foreign - owned enterprises </Li> <Li> Products are primarily export - oriented </Li> <Li> Economic activities are primarily driven by market forces </Li> </Ol> </Li> <Ol> <Li> Construction primarily relies on attracting and utilizing foreign capital </Li> <Li> Primary economic forms are Sino - foreign joint ventures and partnerships as well as wholly foreign - owned enterprises </Li> <Li> Products are primarily export - oriented </Li> <Li> Economic activities are primarily driven by market forces </Li> </Ol>

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