The soon-to-open Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge will do more than reduce travel times between two Guangdong cities. The 24-kilometre cross-sea highway represents an increasingly unified Greater Bay Area, and the potential that holds for broader China.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area had an earlier iteration, ‘the Great Bay of Canton’ – mapped out by 18th-century cartographers and described by dictionaries of world geography and trade. Macao was its commercial heart and gateway to the world.
A delegation of local journalists were invited to visit Guangzhou, Shaoguan, Dongguan, and Shenzhen – Macao’s partners in the Greater Bay Area.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) President Howard Stribbell, PhD, talks about opportunities awaiting Canada and Macao in their growing relationship in the Greater Bay Area.
The Macao government’s mega residential complex in Hengqin is edging closer to completion. All of its apartments are reserved for Macao residents, perfect for those eyeing opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
More than 100 types of flying machines were on display in Zhuhai, from brand new commercial planes to the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft. There was even a life-sized replica of the Tiangong space station.
The newly opened Hong Kong Palace Museum is a treasure trove of ancient artefacts that aims to showcase China’s 5,000-year history to the world.
The Guangdong–Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone offers a clear pathway to cross-border integration and diversification, with Hengqin Island playing a key role.
Macao’s businesses and professionals capitalise on new opportunities as cooperation improves across the Greater Bay Area.
The development of Hengqin as a special economic zone has been giving nearby Macao the support needed to help diversify its economy beyond gaming. But those on the ground there believe more could still be done.