Affected by the epidemic, members of some Hong Kong and Macao regions listened to and watched the opening ceremony of the Fifth Session of the 13th People's Congress of Guangdong Province yesterday in the form of "cloud participation". Some members said that in the work report of the Guangdong Provincial Government, it was pointed out that in guangdong's economic and social development work this year, it is necessary to persist in taking the lead in a steady manner and seeking progress in a steady manner, which has also given confidence to the Hong Kong and Macao CPPCC members. A number of contents related to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in the report have become the focus of attention and discussion of Hong Kong and Macao members.
Ma Zhida, member of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and director of the Youth Committee of the Macao Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, participated in the meeting by video and listened carefully to the contents of the report. In an interview with Nandu reporter, he said, "'Seeking progress in stability' is a very wise working method, and the development goals mentioned can be said to be cautiously optimistic." "He is full of confidence in the future development of Guangdong Province, especially the construction of the Greater Bay Area."
I am most concerned about the "Greater Bay Area on Track" and hope that the Macau Light Rail can be linked to Hengqin as soon as possible
Looking at the entire government work report, Ma Zhida found that many measures have been introduced for the construction of the Greater Bay Area. What he is most concerned about is the development of transportation infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area and the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone.
Among them, regarding the "Greater Bay Area on the Track" plan, and the Huangmaohai Passage is the project that Ma Zhida has been most concerned about, "I hope that the Macao Light Rail will be connected to Hengqin as soon as possible, and through Hengqin it will be integrated into the national high-speed rail network; I also hope that after the completion of the Huangmaohai Cross-Sea Bridge, we can better connect the cities in the western part of the Greater Bay Area, and we can jointly form a group to develop, and at the same time, we can better connect the east and west of the Bay Area, through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Huangmaohai Passage to better advantage the east. Bring forward the relatively backward development of western Guangdong. ”
As a representative of the Australian committee, he also focused on the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone, and Ma Zhida found from the provincial government work report that in 2022, "the overall development plan of Hengqin will be scientifically compiled" and the development investment company will be formed. In this regard, Ma Zhida said, "I hope to give full play to the advantages of the new system of 'Guangdong-Macao joint consultation, co-construction, co-management and sharing', and implement the state's policy for Hengqin Shenhe District as soon as possible, and there are more policy rules and regulations that can make everyone plan for development more clearly." The two proposals I put forward at the CPPCC this year, one is about promoting the gathering of talents in Hengqin, and the other is about promoting the development of Hengqin's scientific and technological industry, both of which hope to make good use of policies and seize opportunities to develop Hengqin, create a good development environment here, and attract more young people from Macao to start businesses and work here and integrate into national development. ”
Encouraging young people from Hong Kong and Macao to step out of the "comfort zone"
Ma Zhida revealed that since the outline development plan for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao was introduced, many people around him have come to the mainland to seek development opportunities, involving all walks of life. "The common concern of everyone is to promote exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong, especially in the friendship and interaction between young people in the two places." Ma Zhida said that in the era of the Greater Bay Area, everyone always hopes to have a deeper degree of integration and more cooperation, hoping to minimize the inconvenience caused by the institutional mechanism of the three places. "Under the dual-zone policy, especially the state has given some innovative policies, I believe that this inconvenience will become less and less, and the Greater Bay Area will gradually and truly integrate."
He also encouraged young people in Hong Kong and Macao to summon up the courage and take the initiative to step out of the "comfort zone" and come to the development of mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area to seek greater development space. "I think that to come here to develop, it is an important foundation to actively understand the environment of the Greater Bay Area, identify with the culture here, and understand the development of our motherland." There are many online platforms in the mainland, especially some platforms that young people pay attention to, and there are many very creative and connotative works. Young people in Hong Kong and Macao can learn about national development and Chinese stories through these online platforms. In Ma Zhida's view, this is also a "common language" that can be prepared in advance in the process of building a network of interpersonal relationships for young people from Hong Kong and Macao to come to the mainland to develop. Ma Zhida said, "In this way, there will not be too many strange feelings when coming to the mainland for development, and it will definitely enhance the confidence of development." He also suggested that young people pay more attention to the work of the two sessions, "slowly learn the sensitivity to policies, and grasp the policy opportunities can help you whether you start a business or find employment." ”
Proposals of the two sessions:
Focus on the "popularity" and "talent" of Hengqin's development
Although it was a cloud to participate in the meeting, Ma Zhida also brought two proposals, both of which are related to the development of Hengqin. One of them is about optimizing talent policies, Ma Zhida hopes to accelerate the gathering of talents in Hengqin and increase the "popularity" and "talent" of Hengqin's development; the other proposal is about supporting the development of Macao's science and technology enterprises, and he hopes to have richer policies to accelerate the development of Hengqin's high-tech industry. I hope to make good use of the preferential policies given by the state, and hope that more young people in Macao will seize the great opportunity to develop in Hengqin and integrate into the overall situation of national development.
Written by: Nandu reporter Zheng Yunan
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