Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

Analysts urge Hong Kong to lead in dismantling cross-border barriers with Shenzhen as new leadership signals integration push. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

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Hong Kong must adopt a more proactive stance in removing barriers to the flow of people, capital, goods, and data with neighboring Shenzhen, analysts asserted this week. The call comes as the mainland's premier technology hub, under its newly appointed Communist Party chief Jin Lei, signals a renewed drive for deeper integration between the two cities. The push follows last month's leadership transition in Shenzhen, where the economist and former Sichuan official succeeded Meng Fanli. The analysts' recommendations highlight a perceived need for Hong Kong to shift from a reactive to a leading role in facilitating cross-border connectivity. While Shenzhen's new leadership is clearly prioritizing integration, the onus is increasingly on Hong Kong to dismantle longstanding administrative and regulatory hurdles. These barriers, which span customs procedures, financial regulations, and data governance, are seen as stifling the full potential of the Greater Bay Area initiative, a national strategy aiming to fuse Hong Kong, Macau, and nine Guangdong cities into an economic powerhouse. The appointment of Jin Lei, an economist with a background in regional development, is interpreted by observers as a deliberate move by Beijing to accelerate this integration agenda. His expertise is expected to be leveraged in crafting policies that streamline economic linkages, with a particular focus on aligning Shenzhen's innovative tech sector with Hong Kong's strengths in international finance and professional services. This leadership change represents a continuity of policy intent but with a potential for more vigorous execution, placing fresh expectations on Hong Kong's response. The specific barriers in need of address are multifaceted. For the flow of people, simplifying border checkpoint procedures and expanding the eligibility for fast-track schemes remain key demands from the business community. Regarding capital, further liberalization of cross-boundary financial channels and investment quotas would enable more efficient capital allocation. The movement of goods continues to be hampered by complex customs documentation and inspections, while data flow faces stringent...

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