Zhi Gong Dang Ye Chun: seize the opportunity of Qianhai expansion and promote the “three connections” between Shenzhen and Hong Kong

On April 10, the second session of the seventh CPPCC Shenzhen Municipal Committee opened. Ye Chun, member of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Chinese people’s Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Zhigong party and vice mayor of Nanshan District, said in his speech at the conference that with the expansion of the development space of the Qianhai cooperation zone and the continuous refinement of the strategic deployment by the Shenzhen and Hong Kong governments, Shenzhen Hong Kong cooperation is ushering in new opportunities and opportunities. How to seize the great opportunity of Qianhai scheme, continuously deepen Shenzhen Hong Kong cooperation, promote the “hard connection” of infrastructure between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, connect the “soft connection” of rules and standards, continue to promote the “heart connection” of people in the bay area, and support Hong Kong’s better integration into the overall situation of national development is not only a major issue currently facing, but also a historical task entrusted to Shenzhen by the central government.

In this regard, she made relevant suggestions:

(I) unblock the land and sea traffic arteries between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and strengthen the “hard connection” of infrastructure

\u3000\u30001. Build a new Shenzhen Hong Kong Western Corridor and promote the integrated development of “airport + Exhibition + bonded”

First, speed up the construction of rapid rail transit between Shenzhen and Hong Kong airports. Study and implement the fast track system, adopt new technologies such as submarine high-speed railway and magnetic levitation, and strive to achieve access to the terminal of Shenzhen Hong Kong airport within 20 minutes. Qianhai station is set on the fast track to connect Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Hong Kong Hongshui bridge, Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong Asia International Expo.

Second, actively plan and improve the double y scheme of Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge. Study and demonstrate the feasibility of a new land channel in the west of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, enhance the Shenzhen side connection function of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge, connect the land to Qianhai, and form a dual cross-border channel pattern of “Shenzhen Bay Bridge + Shenzhen Hong Kong new channel” in the west to support the integrated development of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Shekou Chiwan connecting line can be considered to be extended to the south, through Shenzhen Bay (tunnel) and through the road in Hong Kong longgutan area, so as to indirectly realize the connection between Shenzhen and Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge.

Third, develop a new business format of “airport + Exhibition + bonded”. Relying on the fast track, support the in-depth cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong airports in passenger and freight transport; Deepen the cooperation between Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center and Hong Kong and Macao Convention and exhibition industry to realize “joint exhibition” and “one exhibition and two places”; Support Shenzhen Airport Co.Ltd(000089) develop the function of urban tax-free business, and implement the new business format of “airport + Exhibition + bonded” in Qianhai. We will vigorously develop air sea multimodal transport and form a mutually beneficial and win-win airport, port, logistics and supporting financial service system with Hong Kong.

\u3000\u30002. Enhance the freedom of navigation in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao waters and promote the construction of Qianhai free trade port

First, innovate the “two waters and one pilotage” of Shenzhen and Hong Kong to solve the problem of “second pilotage”. Strive to reach an agreement on the way, frequency, benefit distribution and responsibility attribution of pilots from Shenzhen and Hong Kong, adjust the qualification conditions of mainland pilots and the legislative text of the appendix to Hong Kong’s pilotage regulations accordingly, and carry out innovative practice of interregional Legislative Coordination. In the future, we will jointly establish a unified pilotage coordination organization and a pilot boarding and departure area to gradually realize “one-time pilotage” for incoming and outgoing ships.

The second is to realize the free passage of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao International yachts in Qianhai as soon as possible. Strive for the introduction and implementation of the proposal for the construction of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao International Yacht tourism free port, strive for breakthroughs in maritime and customs supervision policies, and build a pilot area for the innovation of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao International Yacht tourism system and mechanism, a pilot area for the overall development of land and sea, and an important bearing area for the agglomeration of International Yacht Industry in Qianhai. Grasp the good opportunity of the exemption of guarantee money, take the lead in realizing the free yachting of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in Qianhai and expand it to the whole region. Explore the pilot of the second registry system for Hong Kong and Macao ships, and encourage Hong Kong and Macao ships to register the second registry in Qianhai, so as to obtain the “two places license” of Guangdong and Hong Kong or Guangdong and Macao.

(II) promote the mechanism innovation of modern service industry and promote the docking of rules with “soft Unicom”

\u3000\u30001. Strengthen Shenzhen Hong Kong financial cooperation and enhance the degree of financial internationalization in Shenzhen

First, optimize cross-border financial services to facilitate cross-border financial investment by residents of Dawan district. Accelerate the establishment of Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Dawan District insurance service center in Qianhai to provide insurance renewal and claim settlement services for mainland residents; Deepen the pilot of cross-border “financial link” and study the inclusion of more types of financial institutions and financial products in the pilot scope; Carry out cross-border application pilot of digital RMB in Qianhai; Encourage enterprises to develop cross-border mobile payment applications.

Second, strengthen cross-border venture capital capital flows and boost the national innovation and entrepreneurship strategy. We will lower the threshold for Hong Kong institutions to set up venture capital enterprises in the mainland and encourage long-term overseas funds to flow to the field of venture capital. Support the domestic and overseas listing of leading venture capital enterprises with legal compliance, strength and brand, and broaden the financing channels of institutions’ own funds. Explore and carry out pilot projects, encourage overseas capital to participate in the establishment of s fund, and continue to enhance the liquidity of venture capital fund. Adjust the industry tax collection method as appropriate, adopt the differentiated preferential tax rate mode, and improve the attraction of venture capital funds to long-term institutional investors and family wealth funds.

\u3000\u30002. We will improve the rule system in line with international standards and promote the liberalization of trade in services

First, make bold attempts in the fields of labor, environment and consumer protection, make full use of the legislative power of the special zone, introduce high international standards in the form of special zone regulations, and establish and improve the rule system in line with international standards.

Second, support Qianhai to further cancel or relax the equity ratio, business scope, business region, qualification conditions and other access conditions for Hong Kong and Macao. Explore a new investment management model with negative list as the core in Qianhai Shekou area, and strengthen financial supervision, antitrust and national security review.

Third, strive to establish the Shenzhen Branch of the international trade and Economic Cooperation Research Institute of the Ministry of Commerce. Build into a top business research think tank in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Great Bay area and the first demonstration area, and expand business strategic, forward-looking and innovative research capabilities.

(III) deepen exchanges and exchanges between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and enhance the integration of Shenzhen and Hong Kong

\u3000\u30001. Strengthen exchanges and exchanges. Strengthen the frequency and coverage of exchange of study and temporary training of public officials between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and invite personnel from departments of the same nature in Shenzhen and Hong Kong to temporary study in Qianhai. More civil servants and institutions will be opened to Hong Kong residents. After the epidemic situation is stable, apply to the state for the restoration of one signature and multiple lines for Shenzhen residents as soon as possible, alleviate the social and economic contradictions in Hong Kong through mutually beneficial industrial cooperation and cross-border consumption, and help transform the “differences in systems” between the two places into “benefits of mechanisms”.

\u3000\u30002. Promote cultural integration. Traditional cultural communication activities and patriotic education activities in the form of bilingual between China and Guangdong, such as “Chinese ancient poetry conference” and “red story recitation competition” in Dawan District, Qianhai. Introduce or create phenomenal literary and sports events to attract common attention, fully tap Hong Kong Film and television resources, encourage and support Shenzhen Hong Kong Film and television cooperation, strive to tell Chinese stories, bay area stories and Shenzhen Hong Kong Stories, and let the world “understand China” through the “window of the sea before”.

\u3000\u30003. Improve the happiness index. Get through the exchange of professional qualifications and title systems between Hong Kong doctors, teachers and lawyers and the mainland as soon as possible, strive to set up public schools for children of Hong Kong people, expand the use plan of medical vouchers for the elderly in Hong Kong, etc., improve the sense of belonging and happiness of people in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and sing the “two city story” of “two cities and three circles” in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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