What is the main work of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office?

To implement the guidelines, policies and regulations of the Central Committee on foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, talent introduction and work in Hong Kong and Macao, as well as the instructions and decisions of provinces and cities on foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, talent introduction and work in Hong Kong and Macao; Overall coordination and centralized management of foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, talent introduction, Hong Kong and Macao work, and formulation of relevant rules and regulations and work plans.

First, carry out investigation and research around the central work of the city, and make suggestions for the foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, talent introduction and decision-making of Hong Kong and Macao of the municipal party committee and municipal government; Make full use of foreign communication channels to serve the economic construction and social development of our city.

Two, responsible for the city's business abroad (border) management; To undertake the visit and approval of city leaders; To examine and approve the personnel of our city going abroad on business and inviting foreigners to visit for examination and approval; Responsible for issuing and collecting passports, passes and APEC business travel cards, visas and endorsements for people going abroad on business.

Three, responsible for the reception of state guests, party guests, overseas Chinese leaders, important foreign guests and foreign diplomats in China who come to our city for official activities; Co-ordinate the activities of municipal leaders in foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, introducing talents and Hong Kong and Macao affairs; Guide and coordinate the protocol work of important foreign affairs activities in the city.

4. To be responsible for negotiating with foreign consular offices in China, and coordinating and managing the exchange activities between various units in this Municipality and foreign consular offices; Participate in handling foreign-related cases (events) in this Municipality; Coordinate and handle the overseas consular protection of citizens of this Municipality; Acting consular certification;

Coordinate the research and management of the activities of overseas NGOs in China and the participation of local NGOs in the activities of international NGOs; Manage foreign journalists and Hong Kong and Macao journalists who come to this city for interviews.

Five, responsible for the development of friendly friendship with overseas Chinese, Chinese and their associations; Cooperate with relevant departments to investigate emergencies involving overseas Chinese and carry out work on Taiwan through overseas Chinese channels; To undertake the work related to "Hua Chuang Hui"; In conjunction with relevant departments, do a good job in the introduction of funds, technology and talents by overseas Chinese; Promote economic, scientific and technological cooperation and exchanges concerning overseas Chinese, and coordinate economic complaints concerning overseas Chinese; Promote and coordinate cooperation and exchanges between this Municipality and Hong Kong and Macao in various fields.

Six, responsible for overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots and returned overseas Chinese and their relatives, to protect their legitimate rights and interests according to law; Responsible for overseas Chinese donations and overseas Chinese returning to settle and resettle; Assist relevant departments to implement the policy of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives, and help overseas Chinese help the poor; To undertake cultural exchanges and Chinese education for overseas Chinese in this city.

Seven, responsible for the introduction of foreign intelligence, coordination and handling of major events in the introduction of foreign intelligence; To manage the employment of foreign economic experts in this Municipality and the training abroad on business; To handle the licensing of foreign experts in the economic and technological fields in this Municipality to China; Responsible for the appointment, liaison and related meetings of international consultants of the Municipal People's Government; To undertake the award of "Yellow Crane Friendship Award" and "Honorary Citizen"; Guide the work of Wuhan International Talent Exchange Association.

Eight, responsible for the daily work of the Municipal Foreign Affairs Leading Group, guiding the city's non-governmental exchanges with foreign countries and the foreign affairs, overseas Chinese affairs, talent introduction, Hong Kong and Macao work of all districts, departments and units.

9. Undertake other tasks assigned by superiors.

Extended data:

The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council is the highest leading body of overseas Chinese affairs offices at all levels, and its main internal organs include eight functional departments:

1, Secretary Administration Department

Main functions:

Responsible for office messages, meetings, confidential, archival work and information, security and confidentiality; Responsible for the financial and administrative affairs of the organ; Responsible for organizing important activities and supervising important matters.

2. Policy and Regulation Department

Main functions:

To undertake the drafting of policies, plans and regulations on overseas Chinese affairs; To investigate and study major issues concerning policies, theories and work concerning overseas Chinese affairs; Collect and analyze overseas Chinese information and put forward policy suggestions; Assist in reviewing the draft laws and policies concerning overseas Chinese; Undertake administrative reconsideration.

3. Domestic branch

Main functions:

To study the situation and work of overseas Chinese in China and put forward policy suggestions; To undertake specific work to promote the development of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives; To undertake the specific coordination work of safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives and the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese at home; Participate in the supervision of the use and management of major overseas Chinese-related donated property; To undertake the specific work of assisting representatives of returned overseas Chinese and their relatives in personnel arrangement; Responsible for letters and visits.

4. Foreign Affairs Department (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Department)

Main functions:

To study overseas Chinese affairs and put forward policy suggestions; To undertake the specific work of promoting the friendship and services of overseas Chinese and their associations, and to undertake the guidance work of overseas Chinese friendship in Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions; To undertake overseas Chinese affairs in Taiwan; To undertake the examination and approval of international networking activities of overseas Chinese in China; To undertake overseas Chinese audit work.

5. Department of Economic Science and Technology (Complaints Coordination Department)

Main functions:

To study the economic and scientific work of overseas Chinese affairs and put forward policy suggestions; Promote economic, scientific and technological cooperation and exchanges between overseas Chinese and their countries of origin; To undertake the specific work of coordinating overseas Chinese economic complaints; Assist in guiding the work of relevant associations.

6. Advertising Department

Main functions:

To study and promote overseas Chinese propaganda work and put forward policy suggestions; Contact overseas Chinese news organizations and journalists to assist in handling domestic related matters; To assist in the management of news organizations directly under it; To undertake the press release work. ?

7. Culture Department

Main functions:

To study and promote overseas Chinese culture and Chinese education and put forward policy suggestions; Draw up the education plan of China; Assist in the management of directly affiliated institutions; Assist in guiding the work of relevant institutions.

8. Party committees and personnel departments of organs

Main functions:

Party committees of government agencies are responsible for the party-mass work of government agencies and units directly under Beijing. The personnel department and the party Committee of the government office are co-located, with two brands in one organization, which undertakes the personnel management and organization establishment of the government and its directly affiliated units, and undertakes the deployment management of expatriate cadres; Responsible for the training of cadres.

Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council-Main responsibilities