MEET CHINA Episode 33

Creative life: Entrepreneur finds market success in Shenzhen
After three years working for a major internet company in Shenzhen, Zhou Boyan struck out on his own in 2019, founding an events and design company in this vibrant southern metropolis, including its bustling night markets. Although entrepreneurship has its challenges, Zhou has been able to spread his wings and help other young people from Taiwan find opportunities on the mainland.

Running a Macao-style tea restaurant in Hengqin
The development of Hengqin has created new entrepreneurial opportunities for young people from Macao. Leong Ka Seng and his friend Sio Ka Un have opened a Macao-style tea restaurant there. Tea restaurants are an essential part of Macao's culture, known for their warmth and strong community ties. Sio Ka Un, who inherited his family's culinary skills, aims to bring this cultural experience to the Chinese mainland, allowing more people to enjoy the authentic flavors of Macao.

Lawyer-influencer helps Taiwan youth take root in the Greater Bay Area
Zhang Yiling has two contrasting sides: a composed and serious lawyer who rarely smiles, and a lively online influencer who beams into the camera. She moved from Taiwan to the modern metropolis of Shenzhen nearly two decades ago. Since then, Zhang has enriched her own life and inspired many young people from Taiwan to pursue their dreams in China's Greater Bay Area.

A Macao lawyer's tale of two cities
Lawyer Ao Sio Peng frequently travels between Guangdong and Macao. Thanks to a pilot scheme allowing Hong Kong and Macao lawyers to practice in nine cities of China's Greater Bay Area, she sees limitless opportunities on the Chinese mainland. In addition to her work in Macao, Ao is involved in legal cases in Foshan and Guangzhou, using her expertise to serve more residents. She hopes more young people from Macao will explore the opportunities available on the Chinese mainland.