Macau Customs calls for safeguarding connectivity within and beyond the GBA

On the Agenda

Macau Customs director-general Adriano Ho has called for advancing the “three connections” at border ports to improve efficiency and quality of cross-border movement between Macau, Hengqin and the wider Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Speaking in the context of the national “Two Sessions” and the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, Ho said Macau Customs will study and implement the decisions and arrangements outlined during the meetings while aligning with national development strategies.

Ho said the department will fully cooperate with the Macau SAR government, under the leadership of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, to support the development of the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and strengthen cross-border coordination.

According to Ho, Macau Customs will continue optimizing port supervision and services, improving the efficiency of customs clearance, declaration procedures and cross-border vehicle flows. These measures aim to facilitate trade and mobility while supporting Macau’s deeper integration into the national development strategy.

The department also plans to contribute to Macau’s “1+4” economic diversification strategy by improving facilitation measures and expanding the use of technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence in customs supervision.

Officials said these initiatives are intended to support the high-quality development of Macau’s diversified industries and strengthen connectivity within the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

In the government work report, Premier Li Qiang said the blueprint for development had been drawn and called for unified efforts to achieve the year’s economic and social goals and ensure a strong start to the next five-year period.

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang also emphasized that executive-led governance in Macau requires the participation of the government, residents and all sectors of society. He stressed the importance of safeguarding national security and maintaining social stability in both Macau and Hong Kong.

The central government reiterated its support for Macau in promoting moderate economic diversification and advancing the development of the “One Center, One Platform, One Base” and “One Highland” initiatives while leveraging the city’s role as a bridge between China and the world.

This year marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan and an important stage for Macau as it formulates and implements its third five-year development plan while continuing efforts to diversify its economy.

Macau Customs said it will follow the central government’s policy direction and continue strengthening border management, connectivity and facilitation measures to support Macau’s long-term development. By Ricaela Diputado