Seven scholars and experts delivered speeches on Monday on topics ranging from Pingtan’s development to cross-Straits economic cooperation.
A delegation from the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone visited Pingtan on May 14 to learn about its development.
China's customs regulator released measures on Thursday to overhaul customs services for the newly-established free trade zones in Guangdong province, Tianjin city and Fujian province.
As the Pingtan Area of the Fujian free trade zones was launched on April 21, a bountiful of favorable policies were laid down on this very island.
The Pingtan section of the Fujian Free Trade Zone focuses on three sectors – technology, shipping and leisure tourism.
Operations formally kicked off Tuesday at three new free trade zones in Tianjin, Guangdong and Fujian as China opens itself wider to the outside world.
The plan is a crucial step for the country to promote reform and opening up as well as boost trade and facilitate investment, according to a statement released by the State Council, or the cabinet.
Customs officers in Pingtan will follow some Taiwan customs procedures when examining cargo from Taiwan, according to the customs office's Chen Siyou.