The Entry Exit Administration of the People's Republic of China announced on the 28th that, in order to protect the rights and interests of Hong Kong and Macao residents to and from the mainland in accordance with the law, from May 8, the validity period of the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents to and from the mainland (commonly known as the "home return permit") with the expiry date from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2023 will be extended to December 31, 2023. The announcement pointed out that after the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, some Hong Kong and Macao residents were unable to handle the procedures for the expiration and replacement of their "return home permits" in a timely manner. At present, personnel exchanges between the mainland and various ports in Hong Kong and Macao have been fully restored, and the demand for Hong Kong and Macao residents to travel to the mainland has increased sharply. There is a problem of long queuing and appointment cycles for certification agencies in the Hong Kong and Macao regions. For this reason, the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China has decided that starting from May 8th, the holder of the "Homecoming Permit" valid from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2023 can handle the entry and exit border inspection procedures and travel to the mainland normally; After entering the mainland, it is allowed to go to the nearest county-level or above public security organ's entry and exit management department to apply for a new "return permit". Hong Kong and Macao residents who need to further understand the content of the announcement, as well as information on document replacement and port clearance, can call the 12367 service platform of the People's Republic of China Entry Exit Administration for detailed inquiries. (New News Agency)