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Greater Bay Area
Greater Bay Area
The "Greater Bay Area" refers to the Chinese government's scheme to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub.
last updated:
27 August, 2024
Mike Pence is expected to visit Hong Kong in mid-January on a private trip. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Former US vice-president Mike Pence to visit Hong Kong for business forum

He will speak at UBS Wealth Insights 2025 and engage with business leaders on private trip, according to source and agenda.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Link leads to brighter future for Greater Bay Area

Macau

Bond listings in Macau hit record, stronger growth seen in 2025

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Hong Kong tourism

Hongkongers take 1 million more trips over Christmas holiday than in 2018

But mainland Chinese arrivals dropped by nearly 100,000, from 756,000 in 2018 to 657,000 this year.

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Mainland tourists visit Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Family offices

Bankers say new tax concessions to boost Hong Kong’s status as family office hub

UBS, JPMorgan and BNP Paribas among key players seeking to attract family offices.

Hong Kong transport

Boost for Hong Kong-Shenzhen connections as new railway line starts operating

Initial section of the first phase of Shenzhen Metro line 13 stretches from checkpoint station at the border to city’s Hi-Tech Central.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong ‘highly concerned’ over pace of rail link works for I&T centre

Concerns raised that entire Northern Link will only be completed nine years after Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park opens.

The Northern Link’s construction is set to begin next year and wrap up in 2034. Photo: May Tse
Artificial intelligence

Southern China to allow cross-city robotaxis to ‘connect’ Greater Bay Area

After having registered and been certified in one area, autonomous-driving cars can travel on open roads in other regions.

Banking & finance

Banks, insurers rush for gold in Hong Kong’s ‘silver-hair economy’

Residents older than 65 years made up about 22 per cent of Hong Kong’s population of 7.5 million people in 2023, according to government data.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong employers seek more relationship managers and data analysts next year

Human resource professionals also say customer due diligence officers are in demand.

Hong Kong’s bustling Central district. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Christmas on the mainland? Hongkongers opt for festive fun across the border

Holidaymakers say Shenzhen’s open spaces and budget-friendly options drew them to city’s attractions.

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Visitors enjoy the Christmas snowscape at MixC World shopping centre. Photo: Oscar Liu
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Weakest link in Hong Kong’s tech ecosystem? Scale-up funding

With venture capital and IPO growth weak globally, start-ups should aggressively seek international commercialisation, leverage marketing strategies and connect with power players overseas.

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Shenzhen

Hongkongers find lure of Greater Bay Area’s attractions hard to resist: survey

Hong Kong residents are flocking to the Greater Bay Area for shopping, hot springs and more, attracted by cheaper prices and new experiences.

Insurance

Cigna seeks mainland China partnerships as Hongkongers go north to get treatment

An ageing population and shortage of doctors have led more Hongkongers to go north to get medical treatment, Cigna’s Hong Kong CEO says.

Jonathan Spiers, CEO of Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong. Photo: Enoch Yiu
Art

4 Macau shows that celebrate its heritage and Chinese culture

As casino city looks to turn itself into a cultural tourism destination, resorts put on art exhibitions and shows. Here are four of the best.

Khoomei, a form of Tuvan-Mongol throat singing, is one of the aspects of Chinese cultural heritage featured in Macau 2049, one of several exhibitions in Macau that showcase local and Chinese culture. Photo: Courtesy of MGM
Hong Kong economy

Xi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief says president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.

Macau

Relocating to Hengqin: Macau residents tell of the woes, perks of uprooting

The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Reform the only answer to securing Hong Kong’s prosperous future

City must put its past successes behind it and focus on structural changes to facilitate healthy government intervention, mainland integration and AI development.

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Initiatives such as the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, pictured here, represent a more prosperous and integrated future for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Guangdong fossil find just one of several discoveries by Hong Kong rocks fan

Erik Yip, who found six fossilised dinosaur eggs in Guangdong last month, says he has made similar discoveries in Europe.

China's economic recovery

How has Hengqin helped Macau diversify its casino-dominated economy?

Greater Bay Area plan has added impetus to development of neighbouring island in Zhuhai.

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Macau

‘One country, two systems’ belongs to world, not just to China: Xi Jinping

At Macau inauguration ceremony, president says values of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing are enshrined in the governing principle and deserve to be safeguarded.

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Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai oversees the SAR Executive Council members swearing in at the inauguration ceremony held at Macao East Asian Games Dome, as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese administration. 20DEC24. SCMP / Eugene Lee
Macau

Xi Jinping stresses projects in Hengqin zone must align with Beijing policies

Central government developing Hengqin to promote diversification of Macau’s economy and give convenience to residents, president says at inauguration of city’s new leader.

The Macau Tower and Hengqing in the distance. Photo: Xinhua
Macau

China’s Xi Jinping inspects Macau PLA garrison, with rallying call for troops

Xi inspects People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after inaugurating new Macau administration.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Wynn Macau calls for easier travel process with Hong Kong to lift tourism

View echoes call by President Xi Jinping for both cities to ‘stay united and work for greater achievements’.

Macau

Xi lays out 4 demands for Macau, Hong Kong to keep prospering – as it happened

Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.

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President Xi Jinping swears in Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai. Photo: Eugene Lee
Greater Bay Area: News & Politics

China’s first lady calls on Macau students to embrace heritage, serve country

Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, is accompanying Chinese leader on visit to Macau to celebrate 25th anniversary of handover.

Peng Liyuan talks to students at the Macau Museum. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong could try an evolved approach to workfare, like Singapore

Readers discuss unemployment support, the call for ‘integration’, and the current sad state of the Airport Express.

Macau

Macau youth ‘happy to stay’, but will economic revamp create the right jobs?

Lack of career prospects frustrates many, while observers say push to diversify economy needs focus on training to nurture talent.

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