Li Xin, a political adviser from Shenzhen, has proposed introducing skilled immigration policies into Shenzhen to make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants to stay and contribute to building the city into a pilot demonstration area of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Li, director of Guangdong Provincial Committee of China National Democratic Construction Association, has submitted the proposal to the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country’s top political advisory body, Shenzhen Economic Daily reported Saturday.
According to Li, supporting Shenzhen to spearhead skilled migration policies is in line with the Central Government’s decision, which is helpful to provide reference for other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Li suggested that Shenzhen should be given greater authority to manage foreign talented workers in terms of work permits for overseas high-level talent and permanent or long-term residence.
It is also advised to establish an occupation list and a points system for skilled immigrants, so as to facilitate foreign talent working and living in Shenzhen to acquire or resume Chinese nationality.
A third-party international medical insurance settlement center should be set up in Shenzhen, and international talented workers can purchase overseas insurance without the limitation of foreign exchange quota management, according to Li.
The children of international high-end talent who come to work in Shenzhen can study in all kinds of primary and secondary schools in Shenzhen, which can set up international classes for the children, Li advised.
Two other CPPCC members from Shenzhen have also submitted proposals concerning the construction of the GBA.
Political adviser Wang Mingfan proposed to launch connected medical services in the Greater Bay Area, such as diagnosis and treatment on the Internet, long-distance consultation and reducing the waiting time of Hong Kong and Macao residents who come to the mainland for diagnosis and treatment.
CPPCC member Ken Chu proposed to formulate a regional tourism destination development plan for the Greater Bay Area within the framework of the existing GBA development plan.