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The Greater Bay Area at 5

February 18 marks five years since Beijing unveiled its blueprint to turn the Greater Bay Area into a hi-tech powerhouse by 2035. The region of more than 86 million people covers Hong Kong, Macau and nine Guangdong cities. In this series, the Post looks at Hong Kong’s progress in meeting targets set for it, how different cities are vying to conquer the skies and more.

Updated: 19 Feb, 2024
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Hongkongers waking up to bay area potential – but more needed, say experts

Since the reopening of the borders last year, policies in place have enabled progress in transport, border clearance as well as exchanges of people, think tank expert says.

16 Feb, 2024
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Hong Kong’s star shines as Greater Bay Area’s rich tap tax breaks, incentives

In the third of a four-part series on the Greater Bay Area’s fifth anniversary, we look at how Hong Kong has become the de facto wealth management hub for the wealthy. Enhancements to cross-border payments and investments will only add to the city’s lustre.

17 Feb, 2024
Illustration: Ka-Kuen Lau
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Hong Kong needs to better explain security law to foreign businesses: CY Leung

Leung says the draft legislation for Article 23 comparable with countries such as Singapore, which recently acted against a Hong Kong-born citizen under a law to counter foreign interference.

15 Feb, 2024
The national flag of China (right) and Hong Kong’s flag. The Hong Kong government laid out its proposals for Article 23 national security law last month. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Regions ‘more connected than ever’ as China’s Greater Bay Area plan turns 5

After five years, China’s efforts to integrate its populous south under its Greater Bay Area blueprint appear to have borne fruit, with transport between regions already taking less time – and future construction aims to make those trips even faster and easier.

18 Feb, 2024
The new Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station has been cited as a symbol of greater transport connectivity for the Greater Bay Area plan. Photo: Xinhua
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GBA at 5: HSBC, BEA among Hong Kong lenders eyeing Qianhai opportunities

Qianhai’s tax incentives are among measures that have attracted major Hong Kong banks to invest in grade-A office buildings, and to develop a wide range of banking, securities and insurance businesses in the area.

19 Feb, 2024
Qianhai is already home to about 10,000 Hong Kong companies, and more than 75,000 Hong Kong residents live and work there. Photo: Shutterstock Images