Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-08-19 05:55Group 1 - The launch of the Hong Kong agent witness account opening service in Dongguan marks a significant step in facilitating the establishment of bank accounts for Hong Kong and Macau residents in mainland China, enhancing the payment system's service efficiency in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [2][4] - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Dongguan branch successfully completed the first Hong Kong agent witness account opening, demonstrating the service's operational readiness and efficiency [3] - The People's Bank of China Dongguan branch provided comprehensive guidance to seven participating banks, ensuring compliance, operational optimization, and risk management for the new service [2][3] Group 2 - The new service significantly improves the cross-border living experience for Hong Kong and Macau residents in Dongguan, offering better payment services for their daily needs [4] - The first successful account opening was completed in just four hours, showcasing the efficiency of the process and the positive feedback from customers [3] - The collaboration between ICBC Dongguan and its Hong Kong counterpart involved extensive internal training and system testing to ensure seamless service delivery [3]