Chinanews.com, February 22. "In the past five years, various regions and departments have continued to implement detailed work. It has become more and more convenient for Taiwan compatriots to study, work, and live in the mainland, and the fields and scope of enjoying equal treatment have continued to expand." Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said on the 22nd.

  On the same day, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference.

A reporter asked, February 28 this year marks the 5th anniversary of the release and implementation of "Several Measures for Promoting Cross-Strait Economic and Cultural Exchanges and Cooperation". How is the implementation of the series of policies and measures issued by the mainland to give equal treatment to Taiwan compatriots?

  In this regard, Zhu Fenglian said that since 2018, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, together with the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and other relevant departments, have successively issued "31 measures" and "26 measures" to promote cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, in order to support the development of Taiwan enterprises in response to the epidemic. A series of policy measures benefiting Taiwan compatriots, including the "11 Measures" and the "22 Measures for Agriculture and Forestry" to support the development of Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises in the field of agriculture and forestry in the mainland.

Over the past five years, various regions and departments have continued to do a good job in implementing detailed tasks. It has become more and more convenient for Taiwan compatriots to study, work, and live in the mainland, and the fields and scope of enjoying equal treatment have continued to expand.

  Zhu Fenglian briefly introduced some recent developments:

  First, in terms of supporting the development of Taiwanese enterprises, actively support Taiwanese enterprises to equally participate in intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing projects.

Changchun Chemical Industry, Lite-On Technology, Nanya Plastics, Hushi Electronics and other Taiwanese companies have entered the 2022 Green Manufacturing List, and many Taiwanese companies such as Fii, AU Optronics, and Man Wah Auto Parts have been selected as 2022 Smart Manufacturing Excellent Scenarios list.

8 Taiwan-funded enterprises and projects including TPV Electronics won the 7th China Industry Award, Commendation Award, and Nomination Award.

All localities actively support Taiwanese enterprises to apply for the establishment of high-tech enterprises and enjoy the same preferential tax policies. There are more than 1,400 high-tech Taiwanese enterprises in Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces.

In 2022, Taiwanese companies investing more than US$10 million in Guangdong will enjoy more than RMB 4.7 billion in reductions and exemptions such as value-added tax credits and refunds. Supported by special funds for transformation and upgrading, 26 Taiwanese companies have been certified as provincial enterprise technology centers, and 848 Taiwanese companies have been included in the list of small and medium-sized scientific and technological enterprises in the province.

  Second, in the field of agriculture and forestry, Taiwan compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises have made new progress in participating in the mainland's rural revitalization strategy.

Fujian Sanming was approved to set up a cross-strait rural integration development pilot zone, and Fujian Zhangtai Innovation Park was selected into the 2022 list of national modern agricultural industrial parks.

Chen Zhijian, a Taiwanese businessman who started a business in Zhangping City, Fujian Province, successfully applied for the real estate right certificate for the under-forest economy with an area of ​​1,438 mu and obtained the first loan of 150,000 yuan for the under-forest economy industry. , and earnestly safeguard the land contract rights and interests of operators.

Sichuan Mianning Yuansheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. was recognized by the State Forestry and Grass Administration as the fifth batch of national forestry key leading enterprises.

Xie Dongqing, chairman of Fujian Zhangtai Platform Tea Industry Co., Ltd. and chairman of Fujian-Taiwan High Mountain Tea Production and Marketing Professional Cooperative, was selected as the "Three Rural Figures" in 2022, becoming the first Taiwanese compatriot to receive this honor in the 18 years since the event was held.

  Third, in terms of finance, support qualified Taiwanese companies to list on A-shares, and provide more diversified and efficient financial services for Taiwanese businessmen from Taiwan.

In 2022, 10 Taiwanese companies will be listed on A-shares, the number hitting a record high. Currently, there are a total of 59 Taiwanese companies listed on A-shares.

In March 2019, Fujian launched a pilot program of "Taiwan Businessmen and Taiwan Compatriots Financial Credit Certificate" in Pingtan, which has achieved full coverage in the whole province. It provides efficient services such as increasing credit lines, reducing loan interest rates, and simplifying business procedures for Taiwan businessmen and Taiwan compatriots holding certificates. Convenient financial services.

As of the end of January this year, certificates have been issued to 373 Taiwan compatriots and 233 Taiwan enterprises, and a total of 13.969 billion yuan in credit has been provided.

Zhejiang, together with local financial institutions, has issued exclusive Tairong Card credit cards for Taiwan compatriots. By the end of 2022, a total of 3,353 credit cards have been issued, with a total credit amount of 55.62 million yuan.

In 2022, Jiangsu Credit Insurance will provide more than 30 Taiwanese companies with financing and credit enhancement with an amount of more than 3 billion yuan.

  Fourth, in terms of key areas, increase support and empowerment for Taiwan-related economic parks.

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Commerce have approved the establishment of six cross-strait industrial cooperation zones in Guangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Chongqing; Established a cross-strait integrated circuit industry cooperation pilot zone with Quanzhou and Hefei, Anhui.

Relevant measures help to attract Taiwanese enterprises to gather and develop and transfer Taiwanese enterprises in need to the central and western regions, integrate into the new development pattern, participate in high-quality development, and at the same time gain more business opportunities in expanding the domestic demand market.

  Fifth, Taiwan compatriots get more sense of participation, acquisition and integration in participating in honor awards and professional qualification examinations.

So far, 331 Taiwan compatriots (family, collective) have won honorary titles such as the May 1st Labor Medal above the prefectural and municipal level, the Youth May 4th Medal, the March 8th Red Banner Bearer, and the Five Good Families in 22 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, and 6 Taiwan compatriots Won the title of National March 8th Red Banner Bearer.

According to incomplete statistics, tens of thousands of Taiwan compatriots signed up for various professional qualification examinations, of which 578 passed the national legal professional qualification examination, more than 3,000 passed the medical qualification examination, and 156 passed the primary and secondary school teacher qualification examination.

  Sixth, in the field of culture, Taiwan compatriots actively join various cultural organizations in the mainland, participate in cultural awards, and participate in the inheritance and development of China's excellent traditional culture.

The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and its affiliated national literary and art associations have so far absorbed 82 members from Taiwan.

7 Fujian and Taiwan compatriots were selected as representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage in Fujian Province.

Taiwanese artists participated in important awards such as the China Quyi Peony Award, the China Photography Awards, and the China Film Golden Rooster Awards.

Taiwanese entertainers participate in the production of mainland radio and television programs and TV dramas for nearly a thousand people every year.

In Malta, Paris, Madrid, Sydney, Cairo, Yangon and other overseas Chinese cultural centers, cultural and creative institutions and artists from both sides of the strait hold various cultural and art exhibitions to jointly promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture.

  Zhu Fenglian pointed out that in the next step, we will thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the overall strategy of the Party to solve the Taiwan issue in the new era, uphold the concept of "the two sides of the strait are one family", and continue to introduce and improve policies that benefit Taiwan compatriots and promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation in various fields. Policies and measures have continuously deepened the integration and development of various fields across the Taiwan Strait.