13 national economic and technological development zones in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei signed an agreement to found the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Development Zone Innovative Development Association
The association, led by China Association of Development Zones, is dedicated to pushing regional economic integration with development zones as foreunners, under the principle “The government guides, the market leads”.
It will set up its secretariat in the Beijing Economic-technological Development Area.
“We are determined to facilitate the industry tie-in in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region,”said Gao Yanjie, vice director of Beijing Economic-technological Development Area.
Gao said the association will pool resources, avoid needless competition, and enhance the economic competitiveness of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Beijing Economic-technological Development Area will establish platforms for industrial promotion, enterprise service and entrepreneurship, Gao said.
The development area will also provide online and offline services for innovation including a brick-and-mortar service center, website and research center, according to Gao.