CYBERPUNK IN DRAGON QUEST

FRAMEWORK Special Economic Framework

The special economic framework is built around three primary categories of designated zones, each tailored to a specific phase of industrial development, customs facilitation, or technological research.

1. Free Trade Zones (FTZs)

Port-Centric Logistics & Assembly

Operating explicitly under the "Inside the border, outside customs" (境內關外) doctrine, these zones are tied to major sea and air transport hubs.

• Customs Autonomy: Goods can enter, be processed, packaged, or re-exported without immediate tariff assessment or standard customs clearance delays.
• Entrusted Processing: Non-FTZ manufacturers can send raw materials into an FTZ for advanced processing or assembly under streamlined regulatory frameworks.
• Fiscal Incentives: Business tax exemptions on export sales, zero-rated Value-Added Tax (VAT) for qualifying goods and services, and deferred duty payments.

2. Science Parks

High-Tech R&D & Semiconductor Ecosystems

Managed directly by central scientific authorities, these zones are designed for high-value research and advanced manufacturing.

• IP & Asset Protection: Strict administrative controls protect proprietary technologies, semiconductor wafer design, and precision machinery IP.
• Streamlined Regulatory Single-Window: On-site administrative agencies handle building permits, environmental filings, business registration, and tax filings under one roof.
• Target Industries: Semiconductors Optoelectronics Biotechnology Precision Machinery Green Energy

3. Technology Industrial Parks

Export & Smart Manufacturing

Established as designated industrial areas, these zones operate under central economic authorities to streamline export manufacturing operations.

• Hybrid Model: Combines the benefits of an industrial estate with custom-free privileges for export production.
• Focus: Transitioned from labor-intensive manufacturing to smart manufacturing, IC packaging/testing, and high-tech component manufacturing.

📊 Summary Comparison

Zone Type	Key Regulatory Advantage	Primary Economic Function
Free Trade Zones (FTZs)	"Outside Customs" status, tax deferral, duty exemptions	Transshipment, logistics, value-added packaging, re-export
Science Parks	Integrated R&D ecosystem, IP protection, high-tech subsidies	Advanced semiconductor fab lines, AI hardware, biotech R&D
Technology Parks	Streamlined export processing, specialized infrastructure	Electronics assembly, IC testing/packaging, precision manufacturing