The health code is one of the key points for discussing customs clearance with the Mainland. The Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng said on the Metro Radio program "Caizhi Avenue" today (13th) that the health code will be used to determine whether the customs clearance person is at high risk and whether there is a high risk of entering and exiting. Location, etc., and will be handed over to experts to connect with the mainland.
The Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng pointed out that due to the different epidemic prevention systems between Hong Kong and the Mainland, it is necessary to study how to reduce the impact of customs clearance on joint prevention and control.
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The Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng pointed out that due to the different epidemic prevention systems between Hong Kong and the Mainland, it is necessary to study how to reduce the impact of customs clearance on joint prevention and control.
He pointed out that Hong Kong had a health code for customs clearance in July last year, but only personal data, negative test certificates and personal health declarations.
As there is a vaccination record, the study will be expanded to include confirmation of whether the customs clearance person is at high risk, whether he has ever visited high-risk places, etc., and experts will be connected with the mainland. The goal is to narrow the gap and clear the customs as soon as possible.
He also mentioned that the innovation and technology industry is encouraged by the measures in the policy address. He pointed out that Hong Kong has increased from more than 100 innovation and technology companies in 2014 to more than 3,700 at present; and the number of employees has increased from only more than 2,000 to more than 10,000. people.
He pointed out that it is planned to build an innovation and technology center in Lau Fau Mountain, covering an area of 5 hectares, which can border Qianhai area and develop advanced service industries; while Xintian Technology City can complement the development of scientific research and education in Hetao District and improve production facilities.
He pointed out that the government is also planning to optimize the bidding arrangements for the "highest price" and use industrial villages as a pilot.
The new arrangement will not only look at the income of the warehouse, but also on the land use method of the bidders, the job creation, etc.
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