When will Shantou Special Economic Zone be completed?

Shantou Special Economic Zone1991April completed. Shantou officially opened 1860. It is one of the earliest coastal port cities in China. Known as a "century-old commercial port", the economy is export-oriented. Eight countries, including the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands and Belgium, have set up consulates in Shantou. 198 1 year, with the approval of the State Council, a pilot special economic zone was established in longhu district. 1 983 65438+on February 22nd, the system of city governing counties was implemented, Shantou area was abolished,1city, and eight counties belonging to the original area were merged into Shantou city. 1984165438+10. With the approval of the State Council, Shantou Special Economic Zone expanded to 52.6 square kilometers, divided into two areas: Longhu and Guang 'ao. 199 1 In April, the State Council approved the expansion of Shantou Special Economic Zone to the whole urban area of Shantou, covering an area of 234 square kilometers, and it was determined to be formally implemented in June 1 1. In June of the same year, 5438+065438+ 10, the administrative region of Chaoshan was adjusted, and Chaozhou and Jieyang were classified as prefecture-level cities.