China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot FTZ officially launched

China has officially launched its newest pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. As the country's 23rd pilot FTZ, it is strategically positioned to become a key hub for trade with Mongolia, Russia, and beyond. The zone will focus on innovative border trade, stronger international logistics services, and a range of other forward-looking initiatives.

April 10, 2026

China unveils Inner Mongolia FTZ to boost northward opening up

China is intensifying its opening-up drive with a new pilot free trade zone in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, as it looks to boost trade, investment, and connectivity across the region and beyond.

April 14, 2026

China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates

​China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.

April 10, 2026

Nation expands pilot FTZ network to 23

China has expanded its pilot free trade zone network to 23 with the addition of a new one in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening-up, officials and experts said on Friday.

April 13, 2026

China moves to build Inner Mongolia pilot FTZ into opening-up hub

​China's commerce ministry and Inner Mongolia officials on Friday laid out details for developing the newly established China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), pledging efforts to turn it into a hub of opening up and a model of high-quality development.

April 13, 2026