The theme of World Free Trade Zone (Hengqin) Summit 2018 is: One Belt, One Zone: New era, New cooperation, New development. During the summit, representatives from 12 Chinese pilot free trade zones and more than 20 international free trade zones will meet and discuss about the development of world free trade zones in the global background. Also, expert from research institutions, representative from investment enterprises will share their in-depth views on the free zone development and the prospect of Chinese pilot free trade zones.

The event will be held in Hengqin, Zhuhai —— one of the pilot free zones in Guangdong, China. China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, GDFTZ, was formally approved by the State Council and established on 31 December, 2014. The scope of implementation for GDFTZ is set at 116.2 km2 and covers three areas: Nansha Area of Guangzhou, a 60 km2 district (incorporates 7.06 km2 of Guangzhou’s Nansha Bonded Port Area); Qianhai & Shekou Area of Shenzhen, a 28.2 km2 district (incorporates 3.71 km2 of Shenzhen’s Qianhai Bay Bonded Port Area), and Hengqin Area of Zhuhai, a 28 km2 district.