Shenzhen City of south China's Guangdong Province on Sunday officially launched its multiple-entry permits for travel to the neighboring Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), a move expected to significantly increase the flow of travelers between the two areas.
Starting Sunday, residents and residence permit holders in Shenzhen can apply for the multiple-entry permit for travel to the HKSAR, allowing unlimited entries within one year, and with each stay not exceeding seven days.
Prior to the implementation of this policy, authorities upgraded inspection equipment at seven popular land ports for travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Additionally, a mobile application has been launched to help travelers check real-time information about port operations.
"It is much easier than before. Previously, we had to plan ahead. Now, communication and interaction between residents of both areas will increase significantly," said a resident.
As of the policy's launch, data indicates that nearly 198 million travelers have crossed the Shenzhen-Hong Kong land border this year alone. Authorities anticipate that by Thursday, the number of crossings will surpass 200 million, highlighting the growing connectivity and interaction between these two bustling areas.
Shenzhen launches new travel permit for easier trips to Hong Kong
Grain enterprises across China have purchased 120 million tons of autumn grains recently, according to data from the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration.
Provinces like Henan, Jiangsu, Heilongjiang, and Anhui have set up the minimum purchase price of middle- and late-season rice. Over 200 purchasing spots have been set up in these four provinces to facilitate grain farmers in selling their crops.
Currently the purchase of middle- and late-season indica rice in the southern region stands at around 40 to 50 percent, while in the northeast region, the purchase of japonica rice is around 20 percent. In the north and northeast China, purchase of corn stands at 20 percent to 30 percent, while that of soybeans is around 15 percent in northeastern region.
The average price of middle- and late-season rice is about 2.6 yuan per kilogram. With demand rising for animal feed, prices of corn and soybean are gradually recovering and stabilizing, boosting acquisition interest.
"Currently, the cumulative procurement of middle- and late-season rice at the minimum purchase price has exceeded 1.8 million tons, effectively stabilizing market expectations and ensuring reasonable grain prices," said Luo Shouquan, director of the grain reserve department of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration.
Autumn grain purchases across China total 120 million tons
