CE pledges stronger Greater Bay Area integration

Chief Executive John Lee pledged on Friday to strengthen coordination in the Greater Bay Area, focusing on technology collaboration, infrastructure connections, and harmonized cross-border regulations. In a video address at the 10th Global Greater Bay Area Summit, Lee announced the government's commitment to advancing significant cooperation platforms in Qianhai, Nansha, and Hetao.

These initiatives aim to cultivate the Greater Bay Area into a world-class city cluster with global impact. Lee highlighted that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has consistently ranked first globally for two years straight, showcasing the region's exceptional potential in innovation and technology. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government will persist in promoting the integration of the Greater Bay Area's innovation, industry, capital, and talent networks, actively nurturing new high-quality productive forces.

Lee emphasized that Hong Kong will maintain its role as a global financial, maritime, trade, and aviation hub while transforming itself into a leading international innovation and technology center and talent hub. The Chief Executive also disclosed plans to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, which will feature a university town with robust tech and industry sectors, designed to be an excellent place to live, work, and visit by uniting education, technology, and talent.