Hong Kong Pushes Youth to Venture into the Greater Bay Area Despite Shaky Future

Hong Kong Pushes Youth to Venture into the Greater Bay Area Despite Shaky Future
A man in Hong Kong sets up his camera as he looks across Deep Bay toward the Shenzhen skyline on Sept. 12, 2018. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
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The Hong Kong government is still actively encouraging Hong Kong youth to “seize the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.” However, Hongkongers and imported talent continue their exodus from the political uncertainty and the CCP-like Hong Kong governance. People are also fleeing the city due to the overly strict pandemic policies.

The Greater Bay Area encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, and nine municipalities of Guangdong Province. It is intended to be economically integrated and develop into an international business center. But Hong Kong is gradually losing status in the world market, which impacts the Greater Bay Area.