上海自由贸易区(Free Trade Zone, FTZ)于2013年9月开园。建立自贸区是中国改革开放新时代的一个重要决定。自贸区位于上海市的郊区，面积为28.78平方公里。它的建立旨在探索新途径，以减少政府干预和向全球投资者(investor)更广泛地开放中国经济。第一批有36家公司获得了贸易区内的经营许可证。相关专家相信上海自由贸易区必定为中国经济的发展带来更多的机会。
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The Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) was opened in September, 2013. Establishing the FTZ was a crucial decision made in the new era of China's reform and opening-up.The FTZ is located on the outskirts of Shanghai city, covering an area of 28.78 square kilometers.It is set to explore new ways of reducing government interference and opening China's economy more widely to global investors.There were 36 companies first given licenses to operate in the zone.Experts concerned believe that Shanghai Free Trade Zone will surely bring more opportunities to the development of China's economy.
