(Looking forward to the two sessions) Chinese anti-epidemic department's overseas Chinese are concerned about the expectation of the two sessions

　　China news agency, Beijing, May 17 - Title: China concerned about the fight against SARS Department Qiaoxin two sessions spread hope

　　Author Ma Xiuxiu

　　After more than two months of prolonged waiting, the National People's Congress and the National People's Congress in 2020 will kick off later this month. At present, the situation of prevention and control of China's new coronary pneumonia epidemic continues to improve, and the economy is picking up speed, while the global epidemic prevention and control is still tightening. The two national conferences held at this special node have carried more attention and expectations of overseas Chinese.

Department of Overseas Chinese: Helping Anti-epidemic Concern

　　At the beginning of the outbreak of domestic epidemic in China at the end of January, the vast number of overseas Chinese compatriots heard the news and rushed to help. They organized themselves for the first time, or donated money or donated money, or came to China to fight against the epidemic, or solidarity with many parties. Story of anti-epidemic.

　　Xu Yousheng, vice minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, pointed out that overseas Chinese compatriots have endeavored to support the motherland ’s fight against epidemic disease, “lively interpreting the great love of Sang Zi ’s love for overseas Chinese and showing the great power of the Chinese nation ’s ambitions.

　　The situation of China's anti-epidemic situation is very good now, and the two sessions of the country are convening soon. This is not only an affirmation of overseas Chinese compatriots' active anti-epidemic efforts, but also an inspiration and confidence for overseas Chinese.

　　"The two sessions are about to be held, which is very encouraging." Overseas Chinese Zhang Xueyun has lived in Panama for 28 years and has also contributed his part to China's fight against epidemics. She told reporters that overseas Chinese have always cared about their ancestral (country) country and paid close attention to the two sessions of the National Congress in 2020.

Data map: On February 4, a batch of medical materials collected by the Yunnan General Chamber of Commerce in Australia and the Yunnan Association of Australia arrived in Kunming and donated to the Yunnan Provincial Center for Disease Control, Yunnan First People's Hospital, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other units. China News Service reporter Liu Ranyang

Expectations of overseas Chinese: China's development is about the future

　　Since the reform and opening up, overseas Chinese have been deeply involved in China's economic and social development, involving all aspects of people's livelihood, education, medical care, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure construction. The trend of China's economic and social development is related to the future and the personal development of overseas Chinese.

　　2020 is the year of a decisive victory to build a well-off society in an all-round way and a decisive battle against poverty. Under the epidemic situation, China's economic development in the first quarter was affected to some extent, but it has shown an accelerated recovery trend.

　　"I particularly look forward to the convening of the two sessions." Shi Qianping, the American returnee who has invested in China for many years, is very concerned about the relevant preferential policies for supporting the real economy, science and technology economy and the operation of SMEs during the two sessions. come back."

　　In view of the need for epidemic prevention and control, overseas Chinese-language media cannot attend the two sessions.

　　"Although we can't interview on the spot, our reports on the two sessions will not be missing." Huang Guanjie, a Chinese media reporter working in France, said that he would link the front and rear reports through special reporters and other methods to respond to the concerns of overseas Chinese.

　　"China's economic development, the" Belt and Road "and other related issues are the concerns of overseas Chinese." He said that this year, everyone is particularly concerned about China's economic recovery after the epidemic, a decisive victory to build a well-off society in an all-round way, and a decisive battle against poverty. This is a key report.

Data Map: Ningbo Zhoushan Port. Photo by Zhang Bin

Concerns of overseas Chinese: Safeguarding the benefits of overseas Chinese and facilitating overseas Chinese

　　Every year at the two sessions of the country, the topic most closely related to overseas Chinese is the topic of overseas Chinese. This year, how overseas Chinese will participate in China's economic development, how to better safeguard overseas Chinese's benefits, and facilitate entry and exit policies will continue to be hot topics.

　　The "Implementation Regulations of the Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China" has come into effect on January 1, 2020. When the Ministry of Commerce held a regular online press conference on May 7, a spokesperson said that it will fully implement the Foreign Investment Law and its implementation regulations, continue to improve supporting regulations, and strive to create a legal environment for domestic and foreign companies to compete fairly.

　　According to statistics, since the reform and opening up, overseas Chinese investment has accounted for more than 60% of China's foreign investment. At present, the 3rd World Overseas Chinese Business Conference is also under preparation. How overseas Chinese will further participate in China's economic development and modernization is expected to attract the attention of representatives from overseas Chinese circles.

　　With the further deepening of reform and opening up, overseas Chinese return to work, life, and schooling. The demand for overseas Chinese to protect their legitimate rights and interests in the country has not ceased to enact laws that protect overseas Chinese ’s rights and interests at the national level.

　　Data show that in the previous NPC and CPPCC meetings since 1983, bills and suggestions for the legislation on the protection of the rights and interests of overseas Chinese are not uncommon. At present, the Law on the Protection of Overseas Chinese's Rights and Interests is in the legislative planning. At this year's National People's Congress and the National People's Congress, topics related to this issue will still be hot topics of discussion among representatives of overseas Chinese.

　　In recent years, due to frequent travels between home and abroad, overseas Chinese's expectations for facilitation of entry and exit have increased. On September 11, 2019, the National Immigration Administration issued the "Administrative Measures on Identity Authentication of Entry-Exit Documents (Trial)"; on December 19, the electronic information reading and authentication software for entry-exit documents was released; on December 31, the Overseas Chinese Passport Inquiry service opened.

　　"The series of measures greatly facilitated the customs clearance of the overseas Chinese, and enhanced everyone's sense of gain, happiness, and security." Yin Chuping, an overseas Chinese who lives in Brazil, often travels from home and abroad because of work needs. He looks forward to China's further improvement of relevant entry and exit Policies, improve policy inclusion, and facilitate overseas Chinese. (Finish)