China News Service, March 17th. On the 17th, 11 departments including the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs jointly issued the "Measures to Support the Development of Taiwan Compatriots and Taiwan-owned Enterprises in the Field of Agriculture and Forestry in Mainland China" (referred to as "Agriculture and Forestry 22 Measures" ").
Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the “22 measures for agriculture and forestry” are in the same line as the “31 measures” and “26 measures”, and further provide equal treatment for Taiwanese enterprises participating in the mainland's agricultural and forestry high-quality development and rural revitalization.
Data map: Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Yang Kejia
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference on the 17th.
A reporter asked at the meeting that in recent years, the mainland has successively introduced "31 measures," "26 measures," and "11 measures," and other policy measures that benefit Taiwan compatriots. What are the reasons for introducing the "22 agricultural and forestry measures" consider?
What are the characteristics of the "Agriculture and Forestry 22 Measures"?
In this regard, Zhu Fenglian stated that the introduction of the "22 Measures for Agriculture and Forestry" is to fully implement the spirit of the speech made by the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping at the 40th Anniversary of the "Message to Compatriots in Taiwan" and take the lead in sharing development with Taiwan compatriots. Opportunity, an important measure to provide equal treatment for Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises.
The Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee made arrangements to promote the peaceful development and integration of cross-strait relations, give priority to the development of agricultural and rural areas, and comprehensively promote rural revitalization.
The recently announced "The Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Outline of Long-Term Goals for 2035" proposed to improve the systems and policies that ensure the well-being of Taiwan compatriots and enjoy equal treatment in the mainland, and continue to introduce and implement policies that benefit Taiwan and the people. Measures to allow Taiwan compatriots to share development opportunities and participate in the economic and social development of the mainland.
In order to help Taiwanese enterprises participate in the high-quality development of agricultural forestry and rural revitalization in the mainland, the use of agricultural land and forest land, financing convenience and financial support, investment management, research and development innovation, and development of domestic sales markets involved in the development of Taiwanese enterprises in the agricultural and forestry field The "Agriculture and Forestry 22 Measures" were proposed.
Zhu Fenglian pointed out that the "22 measures for agriculture and forestry" are in the same line as the "31 measures" and "26 measures", and further provide equal treatment for Taiwanese and Taiwanese enterprises to participate in the high-quality development of agriculture and forestry in the mainland and rural revitalization.
These measures not only focus on the new requirements of the mainland's agricultural and forestry development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, but also respond to the main demands of Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises.
In a nutshell, there are three main characteristics:
One is based on a new stage of development.
As the mainland accelerates the implementation of high-quality agricultural and forestry development and rural revitalization strategies, Taiwanese and Taiwanese enterprises have brighter prospects and more opportunities for development in the mainland's agricultural and forestry sector.
"Agriculture and forestry 22 measures" based on the new development stage, encourage Taiwanese and Taiwanese enterprises to seize opportunities and upgrade development.
For example, Articles 10, 11, and 12 support Taiwanese enterprises to develop rural characteristic agriculture, forest and grass ecological industries, participate in the integrated development of rural primary, secondary and tertiary industries, and participate in R&D innovation, achievement transformation, and technical services in smart agriculture, green inputs, etc. .
The second is to meet the actual needs of Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises.
"Agriculture and Forestry 22 Measures" are close to the needs of grassroots Taiwan compatriots, focusing on common issues that Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises are concerned about. For example, Articles 1 and 2 deal with rural land management rights and forest land management rights, and Articles 4, 5, and 6 deal with financing issues. Article 22 proposes targeted solutions for the development of the domestic market.
The third is a wide coverage and strong support.
"Agriculture and Forestry 22 Measures" support Taiwanese enterprises to participate in the construction and production and operation of urban and rural cold chain logistics infrastructure, animal husbandry and aquaculture, etc., encourage Taiwanese enterprises to participate in the drafting of national standards for agricultural and forestry products, and support Taiwanese enterprises to participate in rural construction. Covers all aspects of the development of Taiwanese enterprises in the agricultural and forestry field; and proposes specific measures for Taiwanese Taiwanese enterprises in terms of application for agricultural and forestry fund subsidies, deepening cooperation between Taiwanese enterprises and agricultural enterprises, and strengthening the construction of Taiwanese farmers’ entrepreneurship parks. Provide strong support.
Zhu Fenglian also stated that in the next step, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the National Forestry and Grass Administration will implement various measures to deepen cross-strait integration and development, and enhance the friendship and well-being of compatriots on both sides of the strait.