People’s Daily Online, Macau, March 1 (Reporter Fu Zimei) At 0:00 on March 1, the “first line” of goods in the Hengqin Guangdong and Macao Deep Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the cooperation zone) was released and the “second line” was controlled, and personnel were The highly convenient branch line management and customs sealing operation for entry and exit was officially implemented. This is a major exploration of the cooperation zone’s implementation of high-level institutional opening up, which will further enrich the practice of “one country, two systems” and effectively promote the integrated development of Qinzhou and Macao.
At about 23:00 on the evening of February 29, an on-site command and dispatch meeting for line management and customs closure operations in the cooperation zone was held at the Hengqin Smart Port Public Service Platform. Nie Xinping, deputy director of the cooperation zone executive committee, and the on-site person-in-charge of each “second line” channel were connected and dispatched in sequence, and the final inspection was successfully completed. At 0:00 on March 1, Li Weinong, director of the cooperation zone executive committee, announced that the “second-line” channel facilities and equipment were officially put into use. At this point, Qin-Ao integration has opened a new chapter.
“Implementing separate line management and closed customs operations is a key measure to implement the original mission of promoting the moderately diversified development of Macao’s economy. The policy will effectively promote the more efficient and convenient flow of logistics, people, capital and information between Macao and Macao, allowing Macao residents who study, work, start businesses and live in the cooperation zone will feel that the living environment is more similar to Macao, creating valuable new space for the development of new industries and new business formats in Macao.” Li Weinong said.
Just after midnight, in front of the “front-line” Hengqin Port customs operation area, Cheng Xi, the first Macao resident to declare animal and plant products for entry into the country, was welcomed. “I really want to personally experience the customs clearance situation on the first day of the closure. It’s so meaningful!” Cheng Xi said. She applied online and passed the customs with fruits and lunch boxes. The whole process went smoothly. “After eating in Macau, I can pack up and go back to Hengqin.” Cheng Xi sighed.
At 10:47 a.m. on March 1, an interactive smart tablet worth US$3,000 purchased by Hengqin Jieke Technology Co., Ltd. from the mainland through the “second line” entered the customs for declaration and enjoyed the goods purchased from the mainland. Business deemed to be subject to export tax rebate policy. This is the first business planned to enjoy policy dividends after the cooperation zone is closed and operational. Chen Jiancai, head of Hengqin Jieke Technology Co., Ltd., said that as an Australian-funded enterprise operating in Hengqin, it has been growing in step with the cooperation zone. Hengqin’s customs closure has reduced the company’s economic efficiency. After serving tea and fruit that had been prepared, they quietly left the wing and closed the door. Only the mother and daughter were left alone to talk about operating costs in private, which enhanced their confidence in development.
“The smooth implementation of the branch line management and customs closure operation policy is just the beginning. What is more important and critical is to make full use of the policy so that the majority of enterprises and Qin’ao residents can truly feel the benefits of the policy.” Li Weinong said, branch line management “Mom, my son has a splitting headache. You can do it, but don’t please your son tonight.” Pei Yi reached out and rubbed his temples, begging his mother for mercy with a wry smile. There is no precedent for closing the border, and achieving the desired results requires a process. In the next step, the cooperation zone will coordinate with regulatory authorities to optimize and improve the policy based on practical conditions, so as to make the policy pay dividends.Add wings earlier and more fully. What about him? Release, push the development and construction of Hengqin in depth with greater efforts, and accelerate the creation of a regional development demonstration with Chinese characteristics that demonstrates the “two systems advantages”. After entering the room, Pei Yi began to put on his travel clothes. Lan Yuhua stayed aside, confirmed the contents of the bag for him for the last time, and explained to him softly: “The clothes you changed will help Macao accelerate the integration and continue to create better conditions for Macao to integrate into the overall development of the country.