Representatives from Hong Kong and Macao accepted an exclusive interview with reporters and talked about their feelings on performing their duties. It is a common wish to serve as a bridge between Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland.
“Everyone is welcome to visit the Greater Bay Area”
Zhang Shuhong Xu Wenwen Wang Chuhan
“Everyone is welcome to come to the Greater Bay Area, walk around and see Guangzhou, and feel the charm and vitality of our city.”
——Kwong Mei-yun, Hong Kong representative to the National People’s Congress
"We should visit each other as often as visiting relatives. With more frequent communication between people and smooth logistics, economic development will become more harmonious and prosperous."
——Xu Li, deputy to the National People’s Congress of Hong Kong area
"I have a 'small goal', hoping to bring more young people from Hong Kong to the Bay Area to expand their entrepreneurial thinking."
——Hong Kong Representative to the National People’s Congress Xian Handi
"At present, the gathering trend of Guangzhou Nansha International Business Association has initially emerged."
——He Jinglin, deputy to the National People's Congress of Macao
Kwong Mei-yun, deputy to the National People’s Congress of Hong Kong:
Be a good bridge of communication between Hong Kong and the Mainland
Tell the story of the Greater Bay Area and the story of China
Text/Guangzhou Daily all-media reporter Zhang Shuhong
During the National People's Congress in 2024, Hong Kong Representative to the National People's Congress and President of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai Federation of Associations, Kwong Mei-yun, was a guest at Guangzhou Daily's Beijing studio during the National Two Sessions in 2024.
From a singer and actor to a businessman and philanthropist, and then to being elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress for two consecutive terms, Kwong Meiyun said that her mission is to be a bridge that promotes communication between the mainland and Hong Kong, to bring the voices of Hong Kong citizens to the central government, and to bring the central government's power to Hong Kong The mission is passed back.
She also extended an invitation to people across the country in front of the camera - "Everyone is welcome to come to the Greater Bay Area, to walk around and see Guangzhou, and to feel the charm and vitality of our city."
Pay attention to the use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge:
It is recommended to increase convenience measures
This year's National Two Sessions, Kuang Meiyun submitted "Suggestions on Increasing Convenience Measures for the Use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge" and "Suggestions on Promoting China's Excellent Traditional Culture in International Schools."
As a "frequent traveler" who frequently travels to and from Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Zhuhai and other cities in the Greater Bay Area, Kuang Meiyun has focused her attention on the use of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
In her suggestion, she suggested that some technical measures could be taken to allow Shenzhen vehicles to use some highway facilities in Hong Kong to go directly to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
This is also a feasible plan to increase the utilization rate of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Under the framework of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, through consultations with multiple local governments, the operation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be raised to the level of the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, giving full play to The advantages of "one country, two systems".
Kwong Mei-yun also suggested promoting "one-journey multi-destination" joint tours between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, further exploring the cultural tourism connotation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, deepening exchanges and cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong and Macao, promoting the interoperability of tourism resource elements, strengthening policy coordination and resource sharing, and leveraging Platforms such as the Hong Kong International Travel Fair and the Macao International Tourism (Industry) Expo attract Hong Kong and Macao residents and foreign tourists.
Talking about the operation of Hengqin Customs Closure:
Innovative measures are of contemporary significance
Kwong Mei-yun, whose ancestral home is in Zhuhai, now serves as the president of the Zhuhai Association of Hong Kong and frequently travels between Hong Kong, Macao, Zhuhai and other places.
On March 1 this year, the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone officially implemented separate line management and closed customs operations, further accelerating the integration of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.
In this regard, Kuang Meiyun said: "For the Greater Bay Area, this innovative measure is of epochal significance. In particular, Hengqin's 'double 15%' tax preferential policy is a huge benefit."
"Under the top-level design, the population of the Greater Bay Area is increasing." In Kuang Meiyun's view, the most important thing next is to continue to make good use of the institutional advantages, provide good services to all walks of life, and launch more convenient and beneficial products. measure.
Nowadays, it is more convenient for Hong Kong and Macao residents to travel to and from the mainland.
Kwong Meiyun believes that ordinary citizens should also actively cooperate with relevant inspection measures at various checkpoints and customs, understand each other, and make the Greater Bay Area a more livable and tourist attractive place while ensuring safety.
Talking about “cross-border” experience:
Serving others is a blessing
From a singer and actor to a businessman and philanthropist, she donated funds to build more than 50 primary schools in the mainland, and then was elected as a representative of the National People's Congress for two consecutive terms. Kuang Meiyun summed up her "cross-border" with the words "lucky" and "happiness" experience.
Along the way, she met many mentors and friends, and she strengthened her determination to be kind to and serve others.
"I feel very happy to be able to serve my family and our motherland."
Nowadays, many young people choose to become "slash youth" and actively try out different identities and roles.
In this regard, Kuang Meiyun believes that everyone's choice should be respected.
"I think no matter what industry you are in, as long as you concentrate on doing things well, make good friends, and maintain a happy attitude, you will be full of motivation while being busy."
Talking about fulfilling the mission:
Be a good bridge of communication
As a Hong Kong deputy to the National People’s Congress, Kwong Mei-yun believes that she should become a bridge that promotes communication between Hong Kong and the mainland. Especially in the general direction of national development, how to learn, publicize and implement the positioning and mission assigned to Hong Kong by the central government is important. own mission.
This year, Kwong Mei-yun also suggested that international schools in Hong Kong should offer Chinese culture courses and hold various cultural activities to let students understand the history, culture, art, etc. of the Chinese nation, and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.
"We should actively support the development of Hong Kong, the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the development of the country, and tell the world the story of Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and China," said Kwong Mei-yun.
Xu Li, deputy to the National People’s Congress of Hong Kong:
Talent information integration and exchange
Promote high-quality development in the Greater Bay Area
Guangzhou Daily News (All Media Reporter Wang Chuhan) On the evening of March 8, Xu Li, deputy to the National People’s Congress of Hong Kong and chairman of the Kowloon Federation of Associations, visited the Beijing studio of the National Two Sessions of Guangzhou Daily.
Xu Li said that in recent years, she has clearly felt that the development of the Greater Bay Area is changing with each passing day.
"Every weekend, many of my friends can't wait to go to the mainland from Hong Kong. Going north to eat, drink and have fun has become a new fashion for Hong Kong people," Xu Li said.
This year’s National Two Sessions, Xu Li put forward relevant suggestions.
"It is recommended to amend the "Regulations of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Management of Entry and Exit Luggage of Chinese Passengers" and relax the duty-free shopping limit for mainland tourists in Hong Kong from 5,000 yuan to 30,000 yuan to attract mainland tourists to come to Hong Kong for consumption; in the future, it will also Consideration may be given to extending the stay time in Hong Kong for mainland residents of the Greater Bay Area who hold Hong Kong and Macao passes from the current 7 days to 14 days."
Xu Li said that in order to promote the development of the silver economy in the Greater Bay Area, on the one hand, it is necessary to break through restrictions and reduce the resistance for Hong Kong elders to choose to retire elsewhere in the Greater Bay Area; on the other hand, it is necessary to increase the choices available to Hong Kong elders in the Greater Bay Area. high-quality elderly care services to enhance competitiveness and attractiveness.
Xu Li also said that the high-quality development of the Greater Bay Area can be promoted through the integration of talents and information.
"We should have frequent exchanges like visiting relatives. With frequent communication between people and smooth logistics, economic development will become more harmonious and more prosperous." Xu Li suggested that the mainland can invite talents from all walks of life in Hong Kong to serve as industry consultants. Not only can it help the mainland's economic development, Hong Kong people can also learn about the latest and hottest developments in the mainland; Hong Kong can also invite talents from all walks of life in the mainland to serve as consultants.
Xu Li mentioned that the Greater Bay Area has an early layout, a large foundation and a good scale in developing new productive forces, and it also has a broad consumer market. In particular, Guangzhou has a solid foundation and obvious advantages in the manufacturing field.
In the future, driven by technological innovation, the new productive forces in the Greater Bay Area will have broad development prospects.
Xian Handi, deputy to the National People's Congress of Hong Kong:
Let games become a bridge to spread culture
Guangzhou Daily (all-media reporter Zhang Shuhong, trainee reporter Ding Xiong) “I grew up watching Mr. Jin Yong’s works. When I grew up, I wanted to turn these contents into game products so that more players can experience and feel them. You can see the charm in it." During the two sessions of the National People's Congress, Xian Handi, a representative of the National People's Congress in Hong Kong and one of the co-founders of China Mobile Games, accepted an exclusive interview with a "post-2000" reporter.
He said that it is an honor and a responsibility to be able to participate in the National People's Congress as a representative of Hong Kong's National People's Congress.
He will continue to work intensively in the game industry while contributing to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture.
Xian Handi is a native of Hong Kong. Out of his love for games, he chose to major in computer science as an undergraduate.
In 1997, Xian Handi returned from studying abroad and entered an investment bank, where he worked for 12 years.
Xian Handi admitted that when he was working in an investment bank, the idea of "starting a business" was always lingering in his mind.
In 2009, he made the decision to give up his high-paying investment banking job and start a business in the north.
"I told my family at the time that I might not succeed, but I wanted to achieve my dream."
More than ten years ago, when China's mobile game industry was still in its infancy, Xian Handi founded China Mobile Games Technology Group Co., Ltd. with his partners.
In just three years, China Mobile Games has grown from a small team of more than a dozen people to China's first listed mobile game company to enter foreign capital markets.
Recalling this experience, Xian Handi was filled with emotion: "The Greater Bay Area is really a place to pursue dreams."
Xian Handi said that he hopes to spread Chinese culture through the medium of games, so he chose the subdivision track of cultural games.
In recent years, they have focused on Chinese-style games and produced masterpieces such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "World of Sword".
As a senior "entrepreneur", Xian Handi hopes that he can become a "guide" for more young entrepreneurs.
"I have a 'small goal', hoping to bring more young people from Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area to expand their entrepreneurial thinking." In recent years, Xian Handi, as the president of the Hong Kong Internet Professionals Association, has led nearly 5,000 people to visit the mainland Different technology companies.
At the same time, he also cooperated with the government to organize exchange meetings to explain the mainland's entrepreneurial environment, marketing environment, etc. to Hong Kong compatriots.
"I hope that more young people will use their creativity and vitality to influence more people and bring more happiness and satisfaction to others. At the same time, they should also remember to promote culture. This is both a responsibility and something we all share. expectations.”
Ho Jinglin, deputy to the National People’s Congress of Macao:
It is recommended to build an international business association gathering area in Nansha, Guangzhou
Guangzhou Daily (All Media Reporter Xu Wenwen) Industry associations and chambers of commerce are important bridges and links between the government, enterprises and the market.
In March 2023, the Home of Hong Kong and Macao Business Associations was opened in Nansha, with the first batch of 15 business associations stationed there.
At this year’s National Two Sessions, Macao National People’s Congress representative and President of the Macau Federation of Industry and Commerce, Ho Jinglin, submitted the “Proposal on Building an International Business Association Cluster in Nansha, Guangzhou”, recommending that the state support Guangzhou Nansha to take the lead in launching a pilot reform of the registration of international business associations. .
In accordance with the requirements of the linkage mechanism of the "Guangzhou Nansha Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the World" requirements, He Jinglin suggested that the National Development and Reform Commission allow Guangzhou Nansha to take the lead in copying the "List of Authorized Matters for the First Batch of the Comprehensive Reform Pilot of Shenzhen's Building a Pilot Demonstration Zone of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" 》Innovate the reform measures of the management system of international industry and standards organizations, carry out comprehensive reform pilots to simplify the application and registration of Hong Kong, Macao and international business associations in Nansha and establish a comprehensive supervision mechanism, and open up the registration of Hong Kong, Macao and international business associations in Nansha, Guangzhou as soon as possible A green channel for people from Hong Kong, Macao and overseas to serve as legal persons of business associations, creating favorable conditions for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to cooperate in building an international business association gathering area in Nansha, Guangzhou.
He also suggested that the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and other relevant ministries and commissions should refer to the experience and practices of the construction of international organization clusters in Shanghai Qiantan and Shenzhen Qianhai, and authorize Guangzhou Nansha to independently review and approve the "Greater Bay Area", "South China", "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao", etc. The name of the Hong Kong, Macao and International Business Association allows Guangzhou Nansha to independently review and approve qualified Hong Kong and Macao people as well as international talents who have obtained permanent residence qualifications in the Mainland to serve as legal persons or persons in charge of Hong Kong, Macao and International Business Association institutions registered and settled in Nansha, reducing the risk of Hong Kong, Macao and international business associations. Entrance threshold for business associations to stimulate enthusiasm for settlement; allowing Nansha New Area (Free Trade Zone) to be clearly defined as the business supervisory unit of representative offices of Hong Kong, Macao and international business associations, effectively solving the problem that some Hong Kong, Macao and international business associations are unable to register due to lack of clear business supervisory units Establishment issues.
"Currently, most Hong Kong and Macao business associations are still trying to find a government agency as their business supervisory unit." He suggested that the country refer to the "Shanghai Free Trade Zone Management Committee officially accepts the business supervisory unit of overseas non-governmental organizations" model to allow Nansha serves as an innovative pilot city for the "Overseas Consultative Conference" service in the Greater Bay Area.
"Nansha focuses on assisting foreign business associations, linking domestic and foreign resources, and assisting in expanding the center's business." He Jinglin said.