This newspaper (Zhong Xin) Mainland China’s first “Maritime + Customs” service station for Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises was recently unveiled in Quanzhou, Fujian. The service station relies on the Nan'an Friendship Association of the Quanzhou Taiwanese Enterprises Association located at Shijing Wharf in Nan'an, Quanzhou, to provide Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises with a series of services focusing on government service appointment acceptance, dispute mediation for Taiwan-related enterprises, and "mini three links" passenger and freight consultation. Door-to-door centralized services.
Wang Feng, deputy director of the Quanzhou Maritime Safety Administration, said that the maritime affairs, customs and other departments have joined hands to set up a service station for Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises, which will further meet the actual needs of Taiwanese compatriots and Taiwanese enterprises, continuously expand service projects, and provide services for Taiwanese compatriots who come to Quanzhou to invest, find employment, do business, and trade. Residence life provides more comprehensive protection and more considerate services.
Currently, the Quanzhou Taiwanese Enterprises Association Nan'an Friendship Association has 75 member units, and there is a large demand for services in port government affairs handling, policy consultation for benefiting Taiwan, etc. "For example, recent heavy fog has often occurred in the Quanzhou Jinmen Passenger Terminal, which has affected the sailing of passenger ships. Many Taiwanese compatriots will call us to learn about the latest sailing plan." Quanzhou Taiwan Enterprises Association Nan'an Friendship Club Chairman Hong Xijian said that more government departments stationed in the Taiwan Compatriots and Enterprises Service Station will provide Taiwanese enterprises with more information and channels for solving problems.
Taiwan-funded enterprise Hudson (Fujian) Yacht Co., Ltd. has repeatedly turned to Quanzhou Maritime Affairs, Customs and other departments in recent years to provide support in sea trials of new yachts and compliant self-propelled exports of yacht products. With the joint collaboration and efforts of relevant units, since 2022, the company's six new yachts have successfully completed the import and export licensing procedures and successfully exported to Australia, the United States and other countries and regions. The maritime department also provided water traffic safety guarantee for the company's yacht trial voyage by broadcasting navigation safety warnings and on-site escort.
"After settling in the Taiwan Compatriots and Taiwan Enterprises Service Station, we will target more Taiwan-funded enterprises and provide them with tailor-made maritime services." Wang Feng said that the Taiwan Compatriots and Taiwan Enterprises Service Station is located opposite the Quanjin Passenger Terminal. It is the first stop to arrive at Quanquan via the "Little Three Links" route across the Taiwan Strait. The station is equipped with tea, coffee, mobile phone charging, wireless network and other facilities. It will also provide consultation and other considerate services for travelers including Taiwanese compatriots. (People's Daily Overseas Edition)