Jilin issues residence permits for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents

Sept 11 was a special day for Hong Kong businessman Li Zhiwei as he received the first residence permit for a Hong Kong resident living in Changchun, capital of Jilin province.

Residence permit applications for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents became available on Sept 1. In addition to Li, 35 other people have also applied for the residence permit at public security organizations in Jilin.

The residence permit lists gives Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents a right to employment, social insurance, a housing fund, and compulsory education in the Chinese mainland.

In addition, the residence permit allows Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents to enjoy public services related to employment, health, culture and sports, legal aid, and other legal services.