CCTV9英语新闻：Tianjin FTZ enjoys more edge for opening up

The city of Tianjin is the port for Beijing and its surrounding areas. And the newly approved Tianjin free trade area is expected to boost regional integration¹ of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province . Analysts² say the free trade zone has larger leeway of opening up and customs regulation.

 

Wu Yuanfei is the general manager of a local logistics company, which has shipping³ business around the world. The turnaround is much quicker than what it is used to be, three or four days. Jiang says he values high efficiency in customs clearing here, because the less time in transportation, the fresher his products will be.

 

The Tianjin Free trade zone covers around 120 square kilometers, four times as large as the Shanghai FTZ. Officials say the Tianjin FTZ has more to offer, apart from its sheer size.

 

Analysts say services firms are also attracted to the new FTZ due to convenience and higher efficiency.  Nearly 30 legal firms are expected to set up their offices in the zone.

 

1 integration   

n.一体化，联合，结合

参考例句：

• We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.我们正在努力实现欧盟內部更加紧密的政治一体化。
• This was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.这是欧洲统一史上最重大的事件。

2 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

3 shipping   

n.船运（发货，运输，乘船）

参考例句：

• We struck a bargain with an American shipping firm.我们和一家美国船运公司谈成了一笔生意。
• There's a shipping charge of ￡5 added to the price.价格之外另加五英镑运输费。