UK Media: How China Is Building a Unified National Market
Source: Global Times
An article published on June 30 by the website of the UK's *African Business* magazine, originally titled "How China Is Building a Unified National Market—and What Africa Can Learn from It," notes that in 2022, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the *Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of a Unified National Market*. Although implementation approaches vary across regions, the content can be summarized into three interrelated components. First is the establishment of unified institutional rules—creating a nationwide regulatory system covering market access, property rights protection, fair competition, and other areas. Second is facilitating the smooth flow of goods, factors, and resources, breaking down barriers related to capital, labor, data, and more. Third is improving infrastructure connectivity, encompassing both physical networks such as highways and logistics systems, as well as digital and data infrastructure.
These measures have yielded immediate results. The first phase of the Suzhou-Taizhou Expressway, officially operational in 2025, serves as a prime example. Located in one of China’s most economically dynamic regions—the Yangtze River Delta—the project saw adjacent provinces coordinate technical standards, construction timelines, and supporting infrastructure to ensure seamless road connectivity.
What can Africa learn from this? There are two key takeaways: developing new financial instruments for jointly building cross-border infrastructure projects, and setting clear development goals. China’s experience demonstrates that even with regional disparities, growth-oriented focus can still drive development. (Authors: Mariam Mavet Gena et al.; translated by Xiao Tong)
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869554884466696/
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