Besides commuters, the new Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge also is expected to bring tourism and work opportunities to Macao. Our reporter Li Jiejun sat down with officials and scholars in Macao.

SAMUEL K.C. TONG MACAO SAR COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "Because up to now, we see that Macao now only can manage a very small-scaled airport and air transportation in regional market. We expect that Hong Kong international airport can bring more international tourists to this market."

VONG CHUK KWAN, PRESIDENT INSTITUTE FOR TOURISM STUDIES, MACAO "There's really no doubt to the people of Hong Kong and Macao that the national government is very serious in developing the greater bay area. If Macao and Hong Kong get more integrated into the whole development of the bay area, it will open a lot of doors for residents of both SARs in different aspects, work opportunities, and more opportunities for young people to pursue study in the bay area, as well as investment opportunities and business projects."