China News Service, Macau, September 5th, title: All sectors of Macau: Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone is a gift from the central government

　　China News Agency reporter Long Tuyou

　　"This is a great gift from the central government to Macau!" The "Overall Plan for the Construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone" (hereinafter referred to as the "Overall Plan") was announced on the 5th.

As the news came, all sectors of Macao were excited and believed that this move was a major deployment by the central government to support the moderately diversified economic development of Macao and enrich the practice of "One Country, Two Systems". It will bring new opportunities and expand new space for Macao's long-term development.

　　The full text of the "Overall Plan" is more than 7,000 words, with a total of six aspects.

The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone (hereinafter referred to as the "cooperation zone") has "one main line", "four strategic positioning" and "four main tasks". New stage.

　　Shi Jialun, representative of the National People's Congress of Australia, said that the "Overall Plan" is a major innovative breakthrough in the cross-border cooperation model, which greatly boosted the confidence of all sectors of Macao in the future development under the epidemic.

"I believe that with the implementation of the plan and the acceleration of system integration and innovation, the exchange of personnel, funds, and information between Qin and Macao will become more convenient, and Hengqin will become the'back garden' of Macao."

　　Speaking of the future development of the "cooperation zone", he believes that, first, we must adhere to the thinking of developing Qin-Macao, and do a good job in the layout of the appropriate diversified economic development of Macao; second, we must speed up the improvement of the supporting legislation required for the integrated development of Qin-Macao; We must introduce a more inclusive and open talent policy; fourth, we must establish a market-oriented government investment vehicle as soon as possible; fifth, we must adhere to development for the people, so that every resident can share the dividends brought about by the integration of Qin and Macao and the development of diversified industries .

　　Liu Zhiyi, member of the Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region and chairman of the Macao Economic Association, said that the announcement of the "Overall Plan" means that the Macao Special Administrative Region is no longer an "outsider" or "partner" developed by Hengqin, but a real one. Participants, builders.

　　He pointed out that Macau’s greatest strength is the institutional advantage of “one country, two systems”. It is at the intersection of the new national dual-cycle development pattern. Guangdong and Macau are deeply involved in the “cooperation zone” through a brand-new mechanism of mutual consultation, joint construction, and joint management. There is much to be done in governance and construction.

　　Liu Zhiyi told reporters that the opportunities brought by the "Overall Plan" are all-round. The core task is to promote the moderately diversified economic development of Macao. All sectors of the Macao society are eagerly looking forward to the "cooperation zone" to provide a new platform for the moderately diversified economic development of Macao. It provides a new development stage for innovation, entrepreneurship and employment, and at the same time provides a new space for the quality of life of the majority of residents.

　　The Hengqin New District covers an area of ​​106 square kilometers, which is three times the area of ​​Macau. It is only a short distance from Macau and has the inherent advantages of cooperation between Guangdong and Macau.

He Haiming, president of the Macau Convention and Exhibition Tourism Association, believes that the joint in-depth development of Hengqin between Guangdong and Macau can make full use of the multiple advantages of Macau's "one country, two systems", international trade free port, separate customs territory, Sino-Portuguese business cooperation service platform and external contact network. Promoting the flow of people, logistics and capital will bring broader development space to the convention and exhibition industry.

　　He Haiming suggested that Guangdong and Macao can jointly promote the development of the convention and exhibition industry, co-organize the "Australia-Zhuhai High-Quality Life Expo" and "High-end Consumer Goods Expo" and other conventions and exhibitions to create the beautiful business card of the "Regional Convention and Exhibition City".

　　The "Overall Plan" proposes the development of new industries that promote the moderately diversified economy of Macao, organizes the implementation of major international science plans and major scientific projects, and builds high-standard production, education and research demonstration bases for institutions of higher learning.

Ye Guiping, Associate Vice President of the City University of Macau and Director of the Research Center for Social and Economic Development of Macau, believes that the "Overall Plan" pays more attention to the joint construction and sharing of Guangdong and Macao, which can bring many opportunities for both Zhuhai and Macao and further enhance the coordination of regional development. It is of great significance to the balanced development of urban agglomerations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

　　He pointed out that among the Fortune 500 companies in 2021, 25 are headquartered in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Based on this sound foundation, the "cooperation zone" can actively leverage the unique advantages of "one country, two systems" and form a core project layout. Complementary support, focusing on the development of digital finance, high-tech, medical and health, cultural tourism, green industries, etc.

　　"Hengqin has its own historical mission because of its unique regional factors. To complete this mission, it needs to be deeply integrated with Macau's society, economy, culture and even thinking and consciousness." Ye Guiping said.

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