To gain in-depth insights into the current development of Xinjiang's frontline in opening up to the outside world and explore new paths for integrating legal services with the export-oriented economy, recently, Guangdong Chenggong Urumqi Law Firm organized a team to visit and exchange ideas at the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone. This activity aims to enhance the firm’s understanding of the policy functions and industrial layout of the comprehensive bonded zone, laying a foundation for better serving regional economic development and providing professional legal support.
The Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone was approved by the State Council in July 2015 and became an important component of the Urumqi Economic Development Functional Block within the Urumqi Area of China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone in November 2023, forming a unique advantage of "overlapping five functional zones." Home to Urumqi High-speed Railway Station and freight marshalling stations, and adjacent to Tianshan International Airport, it has built a three-dimensional air-rail-road transportation network. As a critical carrier area for the "One Port, Five Centers" initiative in the core zone of the Silk Road Economic Belt, it connects the vast domestic and international market spaces.
Guided by the relevant person in charge of the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone, the team from Guangdong Chenggong Urumqi Law Firm successively visited areas such as the port operation zone, bonded processing zone, bonded logistics zone, and international trade exhibition center. In the port operation zone, the modern customs clearance facilities and efficient inspection processes left a deep impression on the visiting group. The person in charge introduced that the comprehensive bonded zone has been continuously improving its port functions, achieving rapid customs clearance for goods and seamless connection of public-rail intermodal transport. This has significantly enhanced logistics efficiency and reduced enterprises' operational costs.
Entering the bonded processing zone, various production enterprises operate in an orderly manner. From raw material imports, product processing to exports, the entire industrial chain runs efficiently in synergy within the zone. The Chenggong team learned in detail about enterprises’ legal needs during production—especially regarding issues like intellectual property protection and cross-border trade contract disputes.
In the bonded logistics zone, huge warehouses store goods from around the world, with logistics vehicles shuttling constantly. Staff explained that the zone enjoys policies such as “certificate exemption, tax exemption, bonded storage, and tax rebate,” which greatly facilitate enterprises’ international logistics operations. However, it also involves complex legal matters like customs supervision and tax regulations.
Relevant leaders from the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone Management Committee introduced the zone’s industrial development plans, policy support measures, and current legal challenges. They noted that as the zone grows rapidly, more enterprises are setting up shop, driving increasing demand for legal services in areas like international trade, cross-border e-commerce, and intellectual property protection. They expressed hope that Guangdong Chenggong Urumqi Law Firm will leverage its professional strengths to provide high-quality, efficient legal services to zone enterprises.
Fan Xuejun, Managing Partner of Guangdong Chenggong Urumqi Law Firm, introduced the firm’s development history, professional team, and its experience and achievements in the field of foreign-related legal services. Ms. Fan stated that since its establishment, the firm has consistently focused on the development of Xinjiang’s export-oriented economy. Through initiatives like hosting the "Escorting Business Operations · Law and Commerce Together" salon, it has provided professional services to Xinjiang enterprises—including cross-border compliance and international arbitration.
This on-site visit and in-depth exchange gave the firm a more direct and thorough understanding of the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone’s development, and clarified the direction for its future legal services. Regarding cross-border trade, the firm will assist enterprises in reviewing international trade contracts, preventing contractual risks, and resolving trade disputes. For cross-border e-commerce businesses, it will offer legal support such as ensuring compliant operation of e-commerce platforms and protecting consumer rights. In terms of intellectual property protection, it will help enterprises with overseas trademark registration, patent applications, and combating infringement.
Additionally, both parties explored collaborative efforts like organizing legal training sessions and establishing a regular legal consultation mechanism. These initiatives aim to enhance the legal awareness and risk prevention capabilities of enterprises within the zone.
Through this event, Guangdong Chenggong Urumqi Law Firm has not only deepened its understanding of the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between both parties. Looking ahead, the two sides will work closely together, fully leveraging their respective strengths to inject legal momentum into the high-quality development of the Urumqi Comprehensive Bonded Zone and support Xinjiang in achieving greater accomplishments in the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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