A prominent member of China’s top political advisory body has urged Hong Kong’s young residents to embrace the development opportunities offered by the Greater Bay Area (GBA), highlighting real-life success stories to inspire the next generation.
Speaking ahead of the closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Tam Kam-kau, a CPPCC National Committee member and chairman of HK Kwok Kim Investment Holdings Group, shared his entrepreneurial journey in the Chinese mainland.
Tam recounted how he began as a driver in south China’s Guangdong Province in the 1970s. Observing the needs of fellow drivers traveling between Shenzhen and Dongguan, he opened a roadside restaurant. Over the next 30 years, he expanded his ventures into farming, retail, and manufacturing, building a diversified business empire.
“The development of the country in the new era has once again provided the young people of Hong Kong with golden opportunities. I hope they can seize these opportunities firmly to achieve their dreams,” Tam said.
He also shared the story of a young Hong Kong resident who, after completing his studies in the United States in 2018, returned to establish an innovative farm in Dongguan. Leveraging the supportive policies of the GBA, the farm integrates green products, education, and tourism, exemplifying the entrepreneurial potential within the region.
The Greater Bay Area encompasses nine cities in Guangdong Province, along with the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. Connected by a vast network of transportation infrastructure, including high-speed rail, bridges, and tunnels, these cities are in close proximity and offer abundant opportunities for collaboration and growth.
As of 2022, the GBA region was home to over 86 million people, with an economic output exceeding 13 trillion yuan (approximately $1.8 trillion). This economic powerhouse surpasses nations like South Korea and Australia, ranking as the world’s 10th largest economy.
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CPPCC member prompts HK people to grasp GBA development opportunities
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