GUANGZHOU: Guangdong province is accelerating the connection of rules, regulations and mechanisms with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SAR) to further promote the deep and integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, reported China Daily.

Zhu Wei, Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, said that advancing the harmonisation of rules and regulations in the Bay Area is crucial in enhancing comprehensive connectivity.

Describing it as a long-term systematic project, he said progress has been made on the integration of rules and mechanisms with the two special administrative regions in recent years.

Efforts are also underway to upgrade parking facilities in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai to recognise licence plates from Hong Kong and Macao.

Over 320,000 drivers from the SARs have obtained their mainland driving licences without needing to take a test.

Source: Emirates News Agency