Hong Kong Bauhinia Magazine:

The plan for the Shenzhen park of the HTCZ proposes building special customs systems like the "Administration Divided by Sub-lines " system and clarifies the management positioning of the "first sub-line" area and "second sub-line" area. What specific measures has the GACC taken to better promote the orderly cross-border flow of innovation elements between Shenzhen and Hong Kong? Thanks.

Sun Yuning:

Thank you for your question and your interest in our work. According to the plan, we will implement the "Administration Divided by Sub-lines" management mechanism within the cooperation zone, which is the core of this plan. This is designed to streamline the cross-border movement of scientific research personnel, materials, and transportation methods between the Shenzhen and Hong Kong parks of the HTCZ. In accordance with the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, the GACC has been committed to actively supporting the construction of the HTCZ. The plan specifies that the Shenzhen park of the HTCZ will leverage the existing management facilities and conditions of the Shenzhen Futian Bonded Zone, and introduce a "whitelist" system for specific industries, institutions, and individuals. To further simplify the cross-border movement of individuals and commodities, we will implement both a port management system and a channel management system. These will be applied respectively in the "first sub-line" area (marking the boundary between the customs-supervised area and the Hong Kong SAR) and the "second sub-line" area (delineating the border between the customs-supervised area and the rest of the Chinese mainland).

The plan defines special supervision models of the Shenzhen park, and also puts forward higher requirements for customs work. Before the release of the plan, the GACC focused on promoting orderly cross-border flows of innovation factors between Shenzhen and Hong Kong and guided Shenzhen Customs to develop innovative ideas and models to actively support the construction of the cooperation zone. The work has mainly been carried out in the following aspects: first, we have strengthened information sharing and mutual recognition with relevant regulatory authorities, facilitated the cross-border passage of relevant science and innovation personnel and vehicles, and provided easy access to scientific research personnel and equipment to the cooperation zone. Second, we have continuously improved supervision models for customs oversight and supported the rapid production, research, and development of imported equipment, materials, and accessories of high-tech enterprises. Third, tailored policies for complete sets of equipment have been rolled out to simplify inspections. 

In the next step, the GACC will focus on functional orientations of the HTCZ, hear the opinions and suggestions of all sectors, improve existing facilitation measures, continue to improve the business environment, and strengthen collaboration with relevant departments in accordance with requirements of the plan to ensure enhanced compliance oversight, opening-up, and smooth customs clearance. 

Currently, the GACC is carrying out the Smart Customs Campaign, which has entered a critical stage. We will take supervision models of the Shenzhen section as an important application scenario for the construction of smart customs, carry out overall planning, and steadily advance. This will help promote orderly cross-border flows of innovation factors and contribute our wisdom and strength to building new heights of scientific and technological innovation and promoting the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA. Thank you.