On the afternoon of 30 January, the 7th meeting of the Management Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was held. The meeting listened to the report on the progress of the key objectives and tasks of the first phase of the Co-operation Zone in 2024, and reviewed the work report of the Executive Committee of the Co-operation Zone in 2024.
The year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and the third anniversary of the establishment of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
In the new year, Hengqin will focus on accelerating the development of characteristic industries, smoothly implement the customs closure operation, initially establish an integrated development pattern between Hengqin and Macao, and strive to compose a wonderful movement of Guangdong and Macao resonating at the same frequency and answering the same questions for the construction of the In-depth Cooperation Zone for three years.
With the introduction of supporting fiscal and taxation policies and customs supervision measures for "sub-line management", as well as the opening of a number of "second-line" channels, the "customs closure operation" of Hengqin Island is about to enter the implementation stage. In 2024, the Co-operation Zone will complete all aspects of customs closure operations with high quality, and promote the initial establishment of an integrated development pattern between Hengqin and Macao.
The first is to realize the "first-line" release of goods and the "second-line" control. In accordance with the customs supervision measures and regulatory needs, the Co-operation Zone will improve the supporting facilities, equipment and information systems related to the "second-line" channel, scientifically plan the construction of other "second-line" channels, and continue to improve the support capacity of the "second-line" channel; Accelerate the improvement of the construction of functional modules of the smart port public service platform in the In-depth Cooperation Zone, and improve the level of intelligent customs informatization. In order to ensure more convenient personnel exchanges, Macao residents who study, work, start businesses and live in the Co-operation Zone will be encouraged to bring animal and plant products into the Co-operation Zone with convenience, and the construction and operation of a supporting information system for animal and plant products will be completed. Simplify the registration procedures for Macao single-plate vehicles entering and leaving the In-depth Cooperation Zone.
Secondly, the Co-operation Zone will also promote the efficient and convenient cross-border flow of factors, and accelerate the construction of a new system of high-level integration and opening-up with Macao. Actively promote the implementation of various policies and measures of the "Hengqin Financial 30 Articles", cooperate with the People's Bank of China to build an electronic fence system for funds, promote financial reform and innovation and foreign cooperation and opening up in the In-depth Cooperation Zone, serve the development of the real economy, and achieve high-level investment liberalization and facilitation.
In 2024, the Co-operation Zone will fully integrate Macao's economic development plan for moderate diversification, accelerate the cultivation of the "four new" characteristic industries, and strive to increase the proportion of the "four new" industries in GDP to 55%.
Science and technology research and development and high-end manufacturing industry.
It will formulate a plan for the development of scientific and technological innovation and a number of measures, and a three-year action plan for the development of the integrated circuit industry. With the Guangdong-Macao Integrated Circuit Design Industrial Park as the carrier, leading enterprises will be supported to introduce supporting enterprises and affiliated enterprises to build an integrated circuit design and manufacturing industrial cluster. Accelerate the cultivation of the digital economy, and carry out the standardization of the unmanned system in the whole space of the in-depth cooperation zone.
Traditional Chinese medicine and other Macao brand industries.
A three-year action plan for the development of the biomedical and health industry will be introduced, the construction of the Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine will be promoted, and the operation of the Hengqin Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Innovation Center will be launched; It will also speed up the construction of the Macao Brand Industrial Park, and fully implement the "Macao Supervision" series of logos; Relying on the resources of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Guangdong-Macao Cooperation, it will attract domestic and foreign pharmaceutical R&D centers, testing centers, leading businesses, and pharmaceutical enterprises to settle down; Cooperate with Macao to build a health and wellness resort base in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Cultural tourism, convention and exhibition, commerce and trade industry.
The Macao International Airport terminal will be set up in the Co-operation Zone, and the opening of Macao tourist buses in the Co-operation Zone will be explored. organising the Hengqin and Macao Camping Festival and industry seminars under the model of "one MICE and two places" to encourage the industry to develop island tour products; Strengthen the linkage between Hengqin and Macao's convention and exhibition industry to attract investment, and strive for more activities to be held in the mode of "one convention and exhibition, two places"; Accelerate the preparation of a three-year action plan for the development of the commercial and trade industry.
modern financial industry.
It will actively promote the implementation of various policies of the "Hengqin Financial 30", promote the operation of the physical outlets of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Hengqin) Insurance Service Center, strengthen the listing services for enterprises included in the listing and listing incubator, support the high-quality public and private offerings** in the In-depth Cooperation Zone to develop their businesses in Macao, and promote the establishment of branches in the In-depth Cooperation Zone by Macao banking institutions.
Last year, the "Macao New Neighbourhood" was completed and put on sale, giving Macao residents a broader space for life and employment. This year, focusing on the livelihood issues that Macao residents are most concerned about, the Co-operation Zone will further improve the supporting facilities of the "Macao New Neighbourhood", actively create a livable and workable living environment similar to that of Macao, and continuously enhance the sense of gain and happiness of Macao residents living and working in the Co-operation Zone.
On the one hand, it will promote the implementation of various standard public services and social welfare in Macao, such as radio and television, education and medical care, ensure the opening of kindergartens and primary schools in the 2024 and 2025 school years, and accelerate the planning and construction of the "Macao New Neighbourhood" secondary schools.
On the other hand, it will be implemented that Macao medical staff will practice at the "Macao New Neighbourhood" health station, use some of the drugs already on the market in Macao, and provide Macao residents with basic medical care and other services on the same level as Macao. Support the provision of diversified community services through elderly service centers and family integrated service centers. A 24-hour self-service area will be set up in the plan to facilitate Macao residents to apply for various high-frequency self-service services for Macao government affairs.
In terms of other aspects of people's livelihood and welfare, the Co-operation Zone will start the construction of a secondary school, a kindergarten in an international residential area and a primary school on the Financial Island within this year, promote the construction of a national regional medical center, optimize cultural and sports facilities, start the construction of an air dome gymnasium, promote the use of a civic culture and art center within the year, and jointly organize brand activities such as the "Macao Hengqin Art Market", the Grassland ** Festival and the Lusofonia Carnival in the form of "one section, two offices", so as to promote the heart-to-heart integration between the people of Hengqin and Macao.
In 2024, the Co-operation Zone will accelerate the convergence of innovative elements in the Co-operation Zone, providing strong support for the development and cultivation of new quality productive forces. Adhere to scientific and technological innovation to lead high-quality development, and create new drivers and new advantages for promoting the moderate diversification of Macao's economy.
First, we must build a gathering place for high-level talents. This includes the introduction of a number of measures to support talent development and their supporting implementation rules, the continued implementation of the 15% individual income tax preferential treatment for the identification of high-end and urgently needed talents, the in-depth implementation of the collaborative talent introduction plan with Macao, and the promotion of the construction of a national offshore innovation and entrepreneurship base for overseas talents.
Second, we must build a high-level innovation platform. During the year, the deployment of the brain-like intelligent computing system of Hengqin's advanced intelligent computing platform was completed. Relying on the Shenzhen Cooperation Branch of the State Key Laboratory of Macao, we will build a high-end science and technology research and development center. China will build a high-end manufacturing park with specialization, refinement and innovation, a centre for science and technology exchange and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and a cluster for innovation and entrepreneurship of small and medium-sized technology-based enterprises, implement the second phase of the UM Institute of Science and Technology, and launch the 4th Hengqin International Science and Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Third, we must carry out multi-dimensional linkage investment. We will continue to further promote the joint investment promotion between Hengqin and Macao, hold the second Hengqin Global Investment Promotion Conference, hold targeted promotion meetings for integrated circuits, biomedicine and other fields, actively carry out investment promotion in the industrial chain, and continue to amplify the leverage role of "investment promotion".
In accordance with the requirements of the overall development plan of the In-depth Cooperation Zone, Hengqin will strengthen the overall urban design and space development and utilization, and build a smart, safe and ecological urban model. In accordance with the overall development pattern of "Cross Axis Belt and Three Major Areas", we will accelerate the construction of a new smart and low-carbon symbiotic city in Hengqin and Macao.
In 2024, the In-depth Cooperation Zone will optimize the management and control of urban development, accelerate the completion of land and spatial planning, and focus on ensuring the land demand for various basic livelihood supporting facilities projects such as education, transportation, and municipal administration. Strive to complete the Qizhou Tunnel Project, and start construction of the Caitang Yuan affordable rental housing project within the year. In terms of transportation, we will actively promote the construction of the Macao Light Rapid Transit (LRT) to extend the Hengqin Line, accelerate the construction of major projects such as the Tianmu River Shuangshuang Bridge Project and the second phase of Huandao West Road, implement the dynamic public transport project, and accelerate the completion of the reconstruction and expansion project of Hengqin Wharf.
In addition, it will build a smart, safe and ecological city model, steadily promote key projects for smart city construction, and complete the construction of high-precision urban real-life 3D platform projects in the In-depth Cooperation Zone. We will comprehensively carry out landscape restoration on both sides of the Tianmu River, accelerate the pilot construction of Hengqin National Wetland Park, and launch a number of zero-carbon demonstration projects.
A good business environment is fertile ground for economic development. In 2024, the Co-operation Zone will establish and improve the market access system that is in line with Macao's international standards, create an "open, inclusive, efficient and convenient" investment and business environment, and strive to create a market-oriented, law-based and international business environment, so as to provide strong support for the diversified development of Macao's industries.
To create a highly convenient market environment, the Co-operation Zone will make full use of the special measures to relax market access to further facilitate the development of Macao market players in the Co-operation Zone. Phased implementation of the "one-license" system for market entities; To create an efficient and convenient government environment, the In-depth Cooperation Zone will organize and carry out business environment assessments, solidly promote the pilot of comprehensive reform of the business environment in Guangdong Province, and implement the "one-license" system for market entities in stages. Study the establishment of a cross-border exchange station for administrative service documents and materials between Hengqin and Macao at the Hengqin Port, so that the transmission of official documents and supporting documents between the two places can be completed safely and efficiently without leaving the country.
In addition, it will also create a legal environment that connects with Macao. Make full use of the legislative power of the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone and promote the promulgation of the regulations on commercial mediation in the In-depth Cooperation Zone; Promote the establishment of the Hengqin Centre for the Identification of Extraterritorial Laws, so as to better provide enterprises and residents in the In-depth Cooperation Zone with services for the identification of extraterritorial laws, mainly in Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries or regions.
In 2024, the Co-operation Zone will continue to improve the new system of joint consultation, joint construction, joint management and shared benefits between Guangdong and Macao, continuously improve the operational efficiency of the executive agencies, and stimulate the advantages and vitality of the "Four Commons" system.
In terms of the operation of the organization, the implementation effect of the rules of procedure of the management committee and the work rules of the executive committee was evaluated in a timely manner, and the optimization and improvement of the deliberation and decision-making mechanism were continuously promoted. We will do a good job in undertaking the second batch of provincial-level administrative functions and powers, compile a list of the powers and responsibilities of the executive committee and the provincial dispatched agencies, continue to improve the long-term docking and communication mechanism with the Zhuhai mayor, and promote the formation of a "game of chess" work pattern. Optimize the management methods for the selection and dispatch of personnel in Guangdong Province, improve the recruitment process of personnel under the post system, etc., and stimulate the entrepreneurial enthusiasm of staff officers.
In addition, it will work with all parties in Guangdong and Macao to strengthen the external publicity and promotion of the Co-operation Zone, and expand the influence of the Co-operation Zone at home and abroad.