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Beijing

HK, Macao people to get preference

The Chinese mainland is considering a series of new preferential policies for Hong Kong and Macao residents who live, study and work in the Chinese mainland, according to an official with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday. The central government has listed some 50 concerns of the residents, ranging from social insurance applications and education access to job opportunities and tourism services, the official said.