Collaborative Innovation Mechanism of GBA in China: A Free Port Approach

Preface
	Theoretical Exploration and Institutional Design of Combined Free Trade Ports of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Contents
About the Authors
1 Background of the Construction of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
	1.1 Conception of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
	1.2 Necessity of the Construction of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
		1.2.1 Time to Construct Combined Ports as the Test Field for High Level Opening Up as the Global Economic and Trade Is Facing Change of Rules
		1.2.2 Combined Ports as the Support Point for China’s Belt and Road Initiative
		1.2.3 Combined Ports Serving as a Growth Pole for China’s Transformational Growth Facing Supply-Side Structural Reforms
	1.3 Construction Goals of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
2 Advanced Theories on Combined Free Trade Ports
	2.1 Literature Review of Research on Free Trade Ports
		2.1.1 Connotation of Free Trade Ports
		2.1.2 Development and Future Trend of Free Trade Ports
	2.2 Literature Review of Research on Regional Synergy Development
		2.2.1 Research Objects of Regional Synergy Development
		2.2.2 Theoretical Basis of Regional Synergy Development
		2.2.3 Research Contents of Regional Synergy Development
		2.2.4 Measurement of Regional Synergy Development
		2.2.5 Researches on the Effect of Regional Synergy Development
	2.3 Literature Review of Research on Combined Free Trade Ports
		2.3.1 The Relationship Between Ports and Regional Development
		2.3.2 Diversified Functions of Modern Ports
		2.3.3 Integrated Development of Ports Promoted by Their Diversified Functions
		2.3.4 Connotation of Combined Free Trade Ports
	References
3 Research on the Development of Global Free Trade Ports
	3.1 Research on Free Trade Port of Hong Kong
		3.1.1 An Overview
		3.1.2 The Course of Development
		3.1.3 Construction Experience
		3.1.4 Referential Significance
		3.1.5 Development Trend
	3.2 Research on Singapore Free Trade Port
		3.2.1 An Overview
		3.2.2 Development History
		3.2.3 Operational Modes
		3.2.4 Operation Mechanism
		3.2.5 Construction Experience
		3.2.6 Development Trend
	3.3 Research on Dubai Free Trade Port
		3.3.1 An Overview
		3.3.2 Course of Development
		3.3.3 Operational Modes
		3.3.4 Operation Mechanism
		3.3.5 Construction Experience
		3.3.6 Development Trend
	3.4 Exemplary Cases of Advanced Free Trade Ports
		3.4.1 Diversification in Form
		3.4.2 A High Degree of Openness and Freedom
		3.4.3 Convenient Customs Supervision
		3.4.4 Popular Preferential Policies
	3.5 Research on Free Trade Port Practice in Chinese Mainland
		3.5.1 Exploration of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone
		3.5.2 Construction of Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zone
	3.6 Research on the Development Trend of Free Trade Ports
		3.6.1 On the Development Trend of Advanced Free Trade Ports
		3.6.2 On the Development Trend of Free Ports in Chinese Mainland
	References
4 Research on Regional Synergy Development in the World
	4.1 Research on Synergy Development of the San Francisco Bay Area
		4.1.1 Basic Situation and Development History of the San Francisco Bay Area
		4.1.2 Status of Economic and Social Development of the San Francisco Bay Area
		4.1.3 Regional Synergy Development in the San Francisco Bay Area
		4.1.4 Summary and Referential Significance of the Governance of the San Francisco Bay Area
	4.2 Research on Synergy Development of the New York Bay Area
		4.2.1 An Overview and History of the New York Metropolitan Area
		4.2.2 Status of Economic Development of the New York Metropolis
		4.2.3 Regional Synergy Development of New York Metropolis
		4.2.4 Summary and Referential Significance of the Governance of New York Metropolis
	4.3 Research on Synergy Development of the Tokyo Bay Area
		4.3.1 An Overview and History of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
		4.3.2 Development Status of Tokyo Bay Area
		4.3.3 Regional Synergy and Governance of Tokyo Metropolitan Area
		4.3.4 Summary and Referential Significance of the Governance of Tokyo Metropolitan
	4.4 Research on Regional Synergy Development in China
		4.4.1 Synergy Development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Urban Agglomeration
		4.4.2 Synergy Development of the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration
	4.5 A Comparison of Synergy Development of Global Bay Areas and Prediction of Synergy Development of Urban Agglomerations in China
		4.5.1 A Comparison of Synergy Development in Global Bay Areas
		4.5.2 Prediction of Synergy Development in China
	References
5 Research on the Development Foundation of GBA Combined Ports
	5.1 An Overview of the GBA
		5.1.1 Developmental Process of the GBA
		5.1.2 An Overview of Economic Development in the GBA
		5.1.3 An Overview of Social Development in the GBA
		5.1.4 Comparison of GBA with the World’s Three Bay Areas
		5.1.5 Developmental Advantages and Disadvantages of the GBA
	5.2 Opportunities for Combined Free Trade Ports of GBA
		5.2.1 Uniquely Favorable Geographical Conditions for the Construction of GBA Combined Ports
		5.2.2 Innovative Genes of One Country Two Systems and Three Tariff Zones Providing Impetus to Building GBA Combined Ports
		5.2.3 Existing and Planned Industrial Conditions for Laying a Solid Foundation for the Construction of GBA Combined Ports
		5.2.4 Continuously Perfected Land-Sea-Air Connectivity Infrastructure for the Smooth Construction of GBA Combined Ports
	5.3 Challenges for GBA Combined Free Trade Ports
		5.3.1 Coordination Barriers Brought by the Differences of Two Systems
		5.3.2 Homogeneous Competition Brought About by the Rapid Development of the GBA Port Clusters
		5.3.3 Industrial Restructuring and Imbalanced Industrial Development
		5.3.4 Fierce Competition from Domestic and Foreign Port Groups
		5.3.5 Mismatch Between Scientific Discovery and Technological Application
	References
6 Preliminary Conception of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
	6.1 Conception of Spatial Synergy in the GBA
		6.1.1 The Integrated Spatial Layout Framework of the GBA and the Choice of Strategic Key Areas
		6.1.2 Strategic Conception of the Construction of a Networked Spatial System of and the Interconnection in the GBA
		6.1.3 Conception of Major Support Measures for the Spatial Synergy Layout in the GBA
	6.2 Conception of Industrial Synergy in the GBA
		6.2.1 Building a “Comprehensive Industrial Bay Area” Focusing on Science and Technology Innovation Industry, High-End Manufacturing Industry and Modern Service Industry
		6.2.2 Supporting the Regional Cooperation of Industries and Technology Diffusion, and Building the Industrial Cluster Network and Industrial Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem
		6.2.3 Sprinting for the Top of the Global Value Chain of Scientific and Technological Innovation and the Source of Emerging Industries
		6.2.4 Actively Embedding into Global Production Network and Establishing Global Promotion Center of Domestic Manufacturing
		6.2.5 Vigorous Fostering of New Service Economy Such as Cross-Border e-commerce Finance, Port Economy, High-End Old-Age Care, and Medical Tourism
	6.3 The Conception of Financial Synergy in the GBA
		6.3.1 Synergy of Financial Infrastructure in the GBA
		6.3.2 Synergy of the Financial Market in the GBA
		6.3.3 Synergy of Financial Institutions in the GBA
		6.3.4 Synergy of Financial Products in the GBA
		6.3.5 Green Finance Cooperation in the GBA
	6.4 Conception of Science and Technology Innovation Synergyin the GBA
		6.4.1 Promoting the Flow of Innovation Elements at the Level of Scientific Research Knowledge Exchange
		6.4.2 Promoting the Flow of Innovation Elements at the Level of the Technological Development
		6.4.3 Promoting the Flow of Innovative Elements at the Level of the Industrialization
		6.4.4 Promoting the Circulation of Innovation Elements at All Levels
	6.5 Conception of the Systems Synergy in the GBA
		6.5.1 Further Promoting the Facilitation of Customs Clearance
		6.5.2 Gradually Promoting Financial Product Innovation and Regulatory Innovation
		6.5.3 Learning from the Experience of Hong Kong and Macao to Explore the Innovation of Legal System
		6.5.4 Reducing Tax and Promoting Tax System Coordination in the GBA
		6.5.5 Strengthening Links Between Public Services and Social Security in the GBA
		6.5.6 Establishing Comprehensive Risk Management System and Integrated Information Management Service Platform
	6.6 Conception of Governance Synergy in the GBA
		6.6.1 Speeding up the Establishment of a Cooperative Governance System in the GBA and Promoting the Integration of Social Security and Public Services
		6.6.2 Promoting IT Application of Cross-Border Public Services and Establishing a National Public Service Platform in the GBA
		6.6.3 Supporting the Docking of High-Quality Health Education Resources Between Guangdong and Hong Kong and Macao to Create a High-Quality Life Circle in the GBA
		6.6.4 Deepening Cooperation in Public Cultural Services and Building a Humanistic GBA
		6.6.5 Emphasizing the Joint Prevention and Control of Cross-Regional Environmental Governance in GBA and Carry Out the GBA Chief System on a Pilot Basis
	6.7 Conception of Talents Synergy in the GBA
		6.7.1 Establishing an Operational Mechanism for Integrating Talents in the GBA and Improving the Top-Level Design for Regional Talents Development
		6.7.2 Promoting the System of Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Revitalizing the Professional Talent Resources in the GBA
		6.7.3 Establishment of a Unified Employment Information Platform for the GBA
		6.7.4 Establishment of a GBA R & D Framework Plan to Support the Free Flow of Researchers
		6.7.5 Implementation of the Talent Flow Plan of GBA and Enhancement of the Exchange and Cooperation of Talent Resources in the GBA
		6.7.6 Promoting University and Key Research Platform Construction with Concerted Efforts for the Development of Young Talents and Communication of Researchers in the GBA
	References
7 Value Simulation Analysis of the Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
	7.1 System Dynamics Model of Value Simulation of Combined Free Trade Ports of the GBA
		7.1.1 Model Boundary and Feedback Structure
		7.1.2 Model Subsystem and Variable Equation
		7.1.3 Model Visualization
		7.1.4 Model Test and Analysis
	7.2 Simulation Analysis of Economic Value
		7.2.1 Analysis of the Economic Value of GBA Combined Ports
		7.2.2 The Theoretical Connotation of Economic Value of Combined Free Trade Ports
		7.2.3 The Economic Value Simulation Analysis of the Combined Ports
	7.3 Simulation Analysis of Social Value
		7.3.1 Analysis of the Current Social Value of the Combined Ports of the GBA
		7.3.2 The Theoretical Connotation of Social Value of Combined Ports
		7.3.3 Simulation Analysis of Social Value of Combined Ports
	7.4 Simulation Analysis of Strategic Value
		7.4.1 Analysis of Current Strategic Value of the Combined Ports
		7.4.2 Theoretical Connotation of Strategic Value of the Combined Ports
		7.4.3 Evaluation System of Strategic Value of the Combined Ports
	7.5 Major Conclusion and Policy Implications
		7.5.1 Major Conclusions
		7.5.2 Policy Implications
	References
8 Conclusion and Prospects
	8.1 Conclusion
		8.1.1 Deepening Reform and Opening up as the Foundation for Building World-Class City Clusters in the GBA
		8.1.2 Promoting Regional Synergy Development as the Key to Building a World-Class Bay Area
		8.1.3 Free Ports Being the Key to the Formation of an Innovative Economic System and Development Model in the GBA
		8.1.4 Combined Ports Initiative Being the Core for Turning GBA into a World Benchmark
	8.2 Prospects
	References