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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis mirrors Shenzhen's experimental development model

The Northern Metropolis, a key project in Hong Kong's five-year plan, is being developed as a special zone for policy and economic innovation, drawing parallels to Shenzhen's rapid growth and experimental approach. This cross-border hub aims to function as a sandbox for bold initiatives, reflecting a Chinese political philosophy focused on experimentation and development. AI

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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis mirrors Shenzhen's experimental development model

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Chow Chung-yan ·

    Like Shenzhen, the Northern Metropolis is animated by the spirit of experimentation

    At the heart of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lies the Northern Metropolis – a massive tract of land spanning roughly a third of our entire city. Much ink has been spilled over what this project represents and why it matters, but if I had to summarise it in a single sentence, …