"今年我拿到了五星卡，现在可以直接为国外的同事申办电子口岸签证，这对他们来中国开展业务非常 方便。"上海埃萨贸易有限公司总经理、NLMK集团在华业务负责人高尚(Gennady Petrov)接受中新社记 者采访时表示，他还能为来中国商务考察的伙伴提供签证便利，"政策的便捷性超出预期"。 中新社上海1月9日电 (记者 李姝徵)上海公安出入境管理部门推出多项便民利企创新出入境服务举措， 助力跨境人员往来。记者9日来到位于上海浦东民生路的出入境接待大厅，来自金融、航运、外资等领 域的人士纷纷向记者分享创新举措为他们带来的便利。 根据最新举措，在沪外籍工作人员可为邀请来华的外国人申办口岸签证入境。在上海工作的外籍工作人 员，如需邀请商务合作伙伴、科研团队成员等外国人入境，可通过"个人直邀+全程网办"便捷申请，无 需提交单位证明等材料。 这一举措让众多企业直接受益。洲际船务集团控股有限公司副总裁司良表示："上海与香港都是国际 化、专业化、市场化程度极高的城市，我们的国际化运营模式需要大量国内外往来，两地频繁互动能有 效助推经济贸易发展。此次出入境新政为企业带来了巨大发展机遇，将进一步便利我们的业务拓展。" 对于金融行业 ...

Core Insights - The implementation of the "one visa multiple entries" policy has significantly increased cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, with over 2.24 billion trips recorded this year, a 14.16% increase year-on-year [1][2] - The policy allows Shenzhen residents to travel to Hong Kong unlimited times within a year, enhancing tourism and cross-border consumption [2] - The introduction of smart border control technologies, such as facial recognition, has improved the efficiency of border crossings, with a 30% increase in processing speed compared to traditional methods [9][10] Group 1: Policy Impact - The "one visa multiple entries" policy was officially implemented in December 2024, allowing Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong multiple times within a year, with each stay not exceeding 7 days [2] - As of now, 141.7 million "one visa multiple entries" have been issued, indicating strong demand and a boost in cross-border tourism [2] - The policy has led to a notable increase in both inbound and outbound tourism, with Hong Kong's hotel occupancy rates exceeding 90% during holidays and retail and dining revenues growing by over 20% [3][4] Group 2: Cross-Border Economic Activity - The cross-border economic interaction has evolved from a one-way shopping trend to a two-way consumption model, creating a unique cross-border commercial and living circle [4] - The increase in cross-border travel has stimulated local economies, with Shenzhen's shopping options attracting many Hong Kong residents [3][4] - The establishment of the Lok Ma Chau Loop and the development of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park have further facilitated economic collaboration between the two regions [5][7] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The introduction of the "one channel" for cross-border personnel has reduced the customs clearance time by approximately 40%, benefiting nearly 100 research institutions and over a thousand researchers [7] - The smart border control system at Shenzhen Bay has processed over 10 million travelers using facial recognition technology, enhancing the travel experience [9][10] - A new data management platform has been developed to predict and manage cross-border traffic, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in passenger flow predictions [11]