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Hong Kong residents seek affordable living in Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong residents are increasingly seeking housing and leisure opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area due to significantly lower living costs and more spacious accommodations. Many, like university worker Polly Chan, commute daily or weekly to their jobs in Hong Kong while enjoying larger living spaces and affordable amenities in mainland cities such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This trend offers a dual lifestyle, balancing career demands in Hong Kong with a more relaxed and affordable personal life across the border. AI

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Hong Kong residents seek affordable living in Greater Bay Area

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