Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective

Henghao Liu

doi:10.47297/wspceWSP2516-251908.20250903

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Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective

Volume 9, Issue 3

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Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective
Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective
China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, 100088, China
Vol. 9, Issue 3, Pages: 41-45(2025)
Published：30 June 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspceWSP2516-251908.20250903
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Liu Henghao.Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective[J].Creative Economy,2025,09(03):41-45.
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Liu Henghao.Compatibility Assessment of Hainan Free Trade Port Closure Policy and RCEP System: An Evaluation from Multi-Level Governance Perspective[J].Creative Economy,2025,09(03):41-45. DOI： 10.47297/wspceWSP2516-251908.20250903.

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This study evaluates the institutional compatibility between China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) special closure policy and the multi-level governance structure of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Hainan FTP aims to achieve island-wide customs closure operation by the end of 2025

creating a new high ground for China's high-level opening-up

while RCEP

as the world's largest free trade agreement

is profoundly reshaping Asia-Pacific regional economic and trade rules. Using multi-level governance theory

this research constructs a compatibility assessment indicator system with seven core dimensions: tariff concessions

rules of origin

customs efficiency

service and investment openness

intellectual property rights

digital trade

and dispute resolution. Through comparative analysis of policy texts and public data

the study shows that the compatibility index between Hainan's closure policy and RCEP rules is approximately 81 (out of 100)

indicating "relatively high compatibility." Particularly high compatibility is demonstrated in tariff concessions and service investment openness. However

the research also identifies several potential conflict points

mainly in cross-border data flow rules

special policy coordination for rules of origin

customs supervision risks

intellectual property enforcement capabilities

and limitations in dispute resolution mechanisms. The study concludes that despite overall high compatibility

these conflict points need to be resolved through improved domestic legislation and strengthened central-local-regional collaborative governance mechanisms to ensure Hainan FTP's smooth operation within the RCEP framework and fully release institutional dividends.

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