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Macau–mainland China relations refer to the relationship betweenmainland China andMacau. In 1999, Portugaltransferred sovereignty over Macau to thePeople's Republic of China and established aspecial administrative region in accordance with theSino-Portuguese Joint Declaration. Macau enjoys a high degree of autonomy in accordance with theBasic Law of Macao.
The Outline of the 12th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China, promulgated in March 2011, clearly stated the country's support for deepening economic cooperation between the Mainland and Macau, the continued implementation ofCEPA, and defined the important functions ofGuangdong-Macau cooperation in the Framework Agreement on Guangdong-Macao Cooperation. At present, theHong Kong Government has the following platforms for the HKSAR Government to participate in regional co-operation in the Mainland:
Through these platforms, Macao and the Mainland can carry out co-operation in areas such as cross-boundary infrastructure, facilitation measures to facilitate the flow of people and goods, business and investment promotion, environmental protection, food safety, information technology, urban development, tourism cooperation, exchange of cultural activities, promotion of sports events, and training of rehabilitation personnel.
Starting from 1 November 2022, the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China has launched the Smart Endorsement Device to accept applications for travel endorsements to Macao from Mainland residents.[1]