The "Invest in Fujian" FTZ Special Investment Promotion Event. [Photo by Lin Yuyang for chinadaily.com.cn]

The "Invest in Fujian" FTZ Special Investment Promotion Event was held on April 21, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the launch of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

During the event, agreements on a total of 22 projects were signed, with a planned investment of 25.77 billion yuan ($3.53 billion). In terms of industry distribution, there were five manufacturing projects with a planned investment of 10.46 billion yuan and 17 service projects with a planned investment of 15.31 billion yuan. The projects focus on various sectors, including commerce, logistics, service outsourcing, supply chain, finance, leasing, and legal services.

Ten landmark institutional innovations and 100 exemplary best practice cases were also released. These achievements span 11 key areas — investment, trade, commerce, shipping, finance, personnel mobility, government services, industrial development, legal environment, intellectual property, and ecological protection. They fully demonstrate the spirit of openness and innovation embraced by all departments and levels of the Fujian FTZ.

Representatives from the Administrative Committees of the Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Pingtan areas of the Fujian FTZ presented their respective advantages in terms of business environment, distinctive features in industrial development, and emerging investment opportunities. They extended an invitation to global enterprises to explore collaborative prospects and foster mutual growth.