The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has evolved into one of the most promising growth poles globally after over five years of development, a member of China's national political advisory body said on Sunday.
O Lam, an official of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), highlighted that customs clearance has become smoother, residents from the three regions share a closer bond, and they are more dedicated to their work.
She emphasized that the key to improving market integration lies in incorporating rules and mechanisms. As an official responsible for municipal affairs in Macao, O Lam expressed keen interest in the entry and exit of meat, vegetables, and fruit, highlighting concerns about the security of food, biological, and ecological environments.
O Lam noted that cooperation in inspection and quarantine represents technical collaboration on the surface but serves as a microcosm of the integration and coordination of the three customs territories under the \"One country, Two systems\" framework in the Greater Bay Area.
She added that the intensity of this institutional integration reflects the well-being of people's livelihoods, the convergence of the Greater Bay Area's strengths, and the rapid pace of Chinese modernization.
This year marks a double celebration for the Macao SAR, with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, O Lam noted.
In this dynamic year, efforts will be intensified to actively construct the Greater Bay Area, dedicating solid achievements and remarkable performances to the anniversary, and continuing to promote the continuous advancement of Macao's dedication to the \"One country, Two systems,\" she added.
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CPPCC member: Greater Bay Area is one of brightest global growth poles
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