The Chongzuo area of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone recently appointed five experts from the Ministry of Commerce research institute as innovation-driven development advisors.

This initiative aims to align the Chongzuo area with international high-standard trade rules, promote industrial chain integration, and deepen institutional innovation in key areas to drive high-quality development.

The five advisors specialize in foreign trade, free trade zone construction, open economy research, and regional economic cooperation. They are expected to leverage their expertise, practical experience, and industry influence to guide the Chongzuo area in formulating innovation-driven development strategies. This is set to enhance reforms' systematic, holistic, and coordinated nature. The advisors are poised to also guide cross-regional industrial, institutional, and policy innovations in advanced areas nationwide.

By leveraging external expertise, the Chongzuo area aims to accelerate the implementation of its enhancement strategy. This is designed to enhance reforms, innovate institutional policies, support industrial transformation and upgrading, and drive high-quality development in the park, establishing it as a core and leader area for domestic and international market circulation.