What they say

The development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area should be carried forward in a more efficient, orderly and effective manner in the next stage. It is imperative to speed up the planning in terms of industrial development, transportation and ecological environment in the Bay Area. He Lifeng, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is an important policy initiative by the central government. The Bay Area will become an ideal place for Hong Kong entrepreneurs to set up businesses, and be a home for many Hong Kong people, especially the young, where they can fulfill their potential and enjoy life. Wang Zhimin, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region The State Council (China’s Cabinet) will unveil the development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Guangdong, together with Hong Kong and Macao, will follow and implement the development plan. The connectivity of infrastructure in the Bay Area will be a top priority. Li Xi, Party secretary of Guangdong province The Guangdong-Hong KongMacao Greater Bay Area has the potential to become a global high-tech innovation center. Hong Kong will play an active role in realizing that potential, and will strengthen collaboration in technology and innovation with other leading cities in the Bay Area. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, chief executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Macao has a world-class infrastructure for tourism, and rich experience in tourism management and training. Macao can tap into these advantages and contribute to diversify its tourism products and destinations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, while enhancing the Bay Area’s appeal to tourists worldwide. Fernando Chui Sai on, chief executive, Macao Special Administrative Region