The special economic zones of China : a new type of export processing zone?

After examining the relation between China's SEZs (Spezial Economic Zones) and the EPZs (export processing zones) of developing countries, the author discusses China's theoretical justification for allowing an expanded co-operation with foreign capital, describes Chinese SEZ's (at Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou and Ximen) and evaluates them in terms of investments, technology transfer etc. SEZs serve as the vanguard in China's recent attempt to reform her economy and come up with new ways to manage her enterprises. (DÜI-Sen)