The experimental practices of the "stone theory" were most important in two areas: rural reform and the Special Economic Zones. The latter developed into "building many Hong Kongs," which in fact was using the Hong Kong experience to develop the PRC economy.
「石論」的實驗主要在兩方面：一是農村改革、一是搞經濟特區，其後發展為「建造幾個香港」，實際上是運用香港經驗發展大陸經濟。