Beijing wants this Guangzhou district to become young Hongkongers ‘new home’, but what will make it work?
- Heads of Hong Kong-based associations urge incoming government to support proposal to turn Guangzhou district of Nansha into new home for young talent
- China’s top governing body last week unveil plan to incentivise young Hongkongers to study, work and establish businesses in district
The incoming Hong Kong government must restart talks with Beijing over fully reopening the mainland China border or risk jeopardising plans to lure young residents to Nansha in Guangdong province, industry leaders have said.
The association heads also said they hoped authorities on both sides of the border could discuss more policies to make it easier for Hong Kong residents to study, work and live in Guangdong.
Last week, China’s State Council unveiled a variety of incentives as part of a new initiative to encourage residents from Hong Kong and Macau to work, study and start new businesses in the southern Guangzhou district of Nansha.
The blueprint from the country’s top governing body also outlined how residents from both cities could benefit from increased cooperation in areas such as education, technological innovation and financial services.
The leaders of several youth affairs and education associations said they hoped the incoming administration, which takes office on July 1, would make it a priority to promote the initiative and regional integration.
