[Global Times Comprehensive Report] On December 21, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Li Jiachao, and the Chief Executive of Macau, He Yicheng, went to Beijing to report on their duties and reported to the national leaders the latest economic, social and political developments in Hong Kong and Macau.

　　He Yicheng said on the 20th that the most difficult days of the epidemic are passing. With the gradual loosening of restrictions on the movement of people and the completion of the re-bidding and signing of gaming business concessions, Macau will enter a new stage of development after the epidemic.

During his work report, he will report to the national leaders the work of the Macao SAR in the past year and the policy priorities for next year.

Li Jiachao said on the 20th that he understands that Hong Kong citizens want customs clearance is a common voice, and when he goes to Beijing to report on his work, he will report the current situation in Hong Kong to the leaders in detail.

　　Since the mainland optimized the epidemic prevention measures, news about the relaxation of entry quarantine in Hong Kong society has been flying all over the sky.

According to a report from Toutiao Daily.com on the 21st, it was rumored that January 9 next year would be an "auspicious day" and that entry into the Mainland is expected to be relaxed to "0+3". Now there is news that the relaxation will be brought forward to January 3 next year.

Tan Yaozong, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said before leaving for Beijing to attend a regular meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the 21st that he "believes that customs clearance is in sight" and hopes to make preparations as soon as possible.

Lin Jianfeng, a member of the Executive Council and vice-chairman of the Democratic League, said that it is now in the preliminary stage of customs clearance. Regardless of the specific date, everyone has reasonable expectations that the mainland will soon relax entry quarantine, so it is time to do a good job in the early stage of manpower and hardware configuration. Work, after the mainland is officially announced, it can be seamlessly integrated.

　　Customs clearance is in sight, and "Hong Kong cars heading north" will also be implemented soon.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government stated on the 20th that it is discussing with the Guangdong Provincial Government the details of the implementation of the "Hong Kong car northbound" policy, and based on factors such as the epidemic prevention and control requirements of Guangdong and Hong Kong, it will strive to announce the detailed arrangements in the first quarter of 2023, and within this year. implement.

Hong Kong media reported that the SAR government, the Guangdong provincial government and relevant mainland departments have finalized the basic arrangements for the implementation of the "Hong Kong car northbound" plan, including applicants, vehicle and driver qualifications, length of stay, insurance requirements, vehicle inspections, etc.

The plan allows private cars in Hong Kong to travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge without the need for regular quotas; Hong Kong residents can travel by car for business, family visits or tourism. The accumulative stay shall not exceed 180 days.

　　Leung Chun-ying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said on social media on the 20th that the "Hong Kong car going north" will soon be realized, which will facilitate Hong Kong residents to go to Guangdong Province by self-driving for short-term business, family visits or tourism. Hong Kong people, including young people, can more conveniently and independently Driving northward, the layout, vision, career development space and living space will be greatly expanded in the future.

He believes that the "Hong Kong car going north" is an important measure to facilitate customs clearance after the high-speed rail "one place, two inspections". It will further promote Hong Kong's integration into the overall development of the country and promote the integrated development of Guangdong and Hong Kong. It has great political, social and economic significance .

(Ye Lan)