The period of validity of the "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" scheme has been extended by five years to June 1, 2031, according to a circular released by the People's Government of Guangdong Province on Saturday.
The scheme came into effect on June 1, 2023, with a three-year period of validity at first.
Since July 1, 2023, eligible Hong Kong private cars have been allowed to travel between Hong Kong and south China's Guangdong Province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge without the need to obtain regular quotas.
The extension marks a crucial step towards stronger connectivity and integrated development within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
'Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles' scheme extended to 2031
Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, signed the agreement on behalf of the Chinese government.
Representatives from the 29 countries, including Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia and Indonesia, signed the agreement, making their countries the WAICO's founding members. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among representatives from countries and international organizations present at the signing ceremony.
The organization will uphold the purposes of the UN Charter, be committed to extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit and adhere to a people-centered approach, according to the agreement.
It aims to promote international cooperation and global governance on AI, ensuring that AI is beneficial, safe and fair, thereby promoting its healthy and orderly development to benefit all humanity.
29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization
