北京将于六月中旬最早公布香港注册游艇在粤港澳大湾区指定大陆港口停泊的实施细则。
国务院正在修订海事政策，豁免香港和澳门游艇的海关担保要求，并简化在大湾区的注册手续。
该政策适用于在广州、深圳、珠海、佛山、惠州、东莞、中山、江门和肇庆等九个大陆城市指定港口临时进出的游艇，前提是船舶停留在这些城市的管辖范围内。
南沙港是广州唯一指定的海上设施，具体地点尚未在最新指令中披露。香港运输及物流局表示，新政策将减少香港和澳门游艇船东的财务负担，并允许获得临时证书而不影响原有船舶登记。
大湾区是北京于2019年启动的一项雄心勃勃的计划，旨在将九个大陆城市与香港和澳门连接成一个综合经济体。
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Chinese central authorities will continue rolling out more policies and measures that benefit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The central authorities will make further arrangements in the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development to support Hong Kong in leveraging its unique strengths and playing a significant role.
High-end yacht owners in China warn that water-use restrictions and other structural gaps are hindering industry growth, even as billionaire Richard Liu’s recent venture seeks to make yachts affordable for the masses.
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Guangdong province pledged to actively align with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis strategy in its 15th five-year plan released on Tuesday. The document mentions the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area 57 times and targets about 5% average annual economic growth for 2026-2030.
Hong Kong authorities will negotiate with operators in Guangdong to secure additional places for elderly residents amid rising demand for cross-border care homes. The number of Hongkongers using the scheme has grown ninefold since the end of 2022.
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On December 18, Hainan became a separate customs territory from mainland China, exempting around 6,600 categories of goods from tariffs—about 74 per cent of taxable imports—to support sustainable growth as a free-trade port. The island province, home to more than 10 million people and slightly larger than Belgium, aims to move beyond its tourism-centred economy following three speculative booms and busts.
Amid recent Middle East tensions, Hong Kong's insurance authority has backed a special pool providing cheaper war-risk coverage for Chinese ships in the Gulf. Launched last November, the pool now covers 10 mainland Chinese vessels and strengthens Hong Kong's role as a regional marine insurance hub. Officials emphasize the cost advantages over London markets.
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China's Ministry of Transport and three other government bodies have released an action plan to deeply integrate artificial intelligence into the shipping industry by 2027, including at least three pilot zones and more than 100 smart vessels. The strategy aims to bolster maritime operations and address bottlenecks amid global competition. By 2030, Beijing seeks to fully master key technologies and achieve a globally advanced level.