Leung Chun-ying, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, emphasized the significant untapped potential between Hong Kong and other cities within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) during his keynote speech at the Greater Bay Area Conference 2025. The event, held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, brought together key stakeholders to discuss regional collaboration and development. Leung underscored Hong Kong’s unique position as a global connector and its critical role in fostering economic and social integration across the GBA. He called for concerted efforts to unlock this potential, which he believes could drive unprecedented growth and innovation in the region. The GBA, encompassing nine cities in Guangdong Province along with Hong Kong and Macao, is envisioned as a world-class economic hub. Leung’s remarks highlighted the importance of leveraging Hong Kong’s international expertise and financial infrastructure to strengthen ties with mainland cities, thereby enhancing the region’s global competitiveness. The conference also addressed challenges such as regulatory harmonization, talent mobility, and infrastructure development, which are essential for realizing the GBA’s full potential.
Leung Chun-ying: The huge potential between HK and the rest of the GBA has yet to be tapped
