China News Service, Huizhou, June 30 (Sun Qiuxia, Yan Xinyang, Song Xiujie) On June 30, Huizhou held a press conference on "Several Measures to Facilitate the Development of Hong Kong and Macao Residents in Huizhou" (hereinafter referred to as "Facilitation Measures").

The reporter learned from the meeting that the "facilitation measures" cover five aspects of Hong Kong and Macao residents living and living in Huizhou, studying and working, and investing in business. etc. will be more convenient.

　　Huizhou is located in the southeastern part of Guangdong Province, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macau, and is an important node city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

According to statistics, as of May 2022, more than 11,100 Hong Kong-funded and Macao-funded enterprises have been established in the city, accounting for about 70% of the city's foreign-funded enterprises, and the utilization of foreign capital has exceeded 20 billion US dollars.

Since the implementation of the Measures for the Application and Issuance of Residence Permits for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Residents, a total of 23,993 Hong Kong and Macao residents have applied for residence permits in Huizhou, including 23,881 from Hong Kong and 112 from Macao.

　　Ye Yuqiang, executive deputy director of the Huizhou Greater Bay Area Office, pointed out that Hong Kong and Macao residents have made great contributions to Huizhou's economic and social development. Several measures such as two-way recognition of vocational skills and legal services benefiting Hong Kong and Macao.

　　For example, in terms of living and living, the "Convenience Measures" clearly unblock the channels for Hong Kong and Macao residents to apply for residence permits, and achieve full coverage of the city's 109 household registration windows for Hong Kong and Macao residents' residence permits; Enjoy the same commercial loan policy as mainland residents to buy self-occupied commercial housing and second-hand housing; Hong Kong and Macao residents who are engaged in self-employed business operations, flexible employment in Huizhou and apply for a residence permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents can participate in basic pension insurance for employees and basic medical care for employees in accordance with relevant Huizhou regulations insurance etc.

　　In terms of schooling and employment, the "Facilitation Measures" make it clear that the children of Hong Kong and Macao residents who invest and work in Huizhou can be enrolled in inclusive kindergartens nearby; Pilot program for mutual recognition of vocational skills certificates; support professionals in the fields of tourism, health, legal services, accounting, evaluation, and patent agency from Hong Kong and Macau to facilitate their practice in Huizhou.

　　Ye Yuqiang said that after the introduction of the "Facilitation Measures", Hong Kong and Macao compatriots will have a greater sense of belonging, gain and happiness in Huizhou.

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