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特区 (tè qū) — special economic zone (SEZ); specially designated zone

Definition

Short for 经济特区 — a government-designated area with special economic policies (tax, trade) to attract investment. Most often refers to China's coastal SEZs like 深圳 and 珠海.

noun
special economic zone (SEZ)specially designated zone
Measure word · 个

Examples

  • 圳特区。
    Shēn zhèn jīng jì tè qū shì zhōng guó gǎi gé kāi fàng de chuāng kǒu.
    Shenzhen Special Economic Zone is a window of China's reform and opening-up.
  • 特区。
    Guó jiā zài yán hǎi dì qū shè lì le duō gè jīng jì tè qū.
    The state has established multiple special economic zones in coastal areas.
  • 特区。
    Zhè ge tè qū xī yǐn le dà liàng wài zī qǐ yè.
    This special zone has attracted a large number of foreign-invested enterprises.
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