Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macao Bridge: Bridge helps integrate cities into Greater Bay Area

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The mega bridge is a new milestone in the integration process of the Greater Bay Area in the estuary of the Pearl River. What new opportunities can the bridge bring to the three cities? Our reporters in each of them bring you more.

HE WEIWEI ZHUHAI "This is the entrance in Zhuhai to the bridge, starting from here, half an hour later you'll reach HK International Airport. And on the other side, you can also cross the border check points right behind me and get to Macao very soon."

Hong Kong, a financial mecca, commerce hub and vacation destination. Millions flock there every year, many of them for business and conventions.

But as experts will tell you, these densely-populated islands leave little room for bigger events.

It's reported that Hong Kong declines at least 40 expo applications every year, due to a lack of venues.

PROFESSOR ZHANG GUANGNAN INST. OF GUANGDONG, HONG KONG & MACAO DEV'T STUDIES SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY "There's a new pattern called 'one fair, multiple venues'. It means an exhibition can be held in separate cities. For example, companies could hold panels and meetings in Hong Kong or Macao, and exhibitions in mainland cities like Zhuhai."

What makes the pattern feasible, is the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

The Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center has signed collaboration agreements with Hong Kong's Asia World-Expo, aiming to group the two parties into one stronger cluster to better compete in the international market.

He Weiwei, CGTN, ZHUHAI.