A growing trend of Hong Kong residents "tripping north" to Shenzhen has been gaining more attention. It is reflected not only from leisure activities to everyday purchases, but also from education and job seeking to medical services, showcasing a deeper integration between the two regions.
Such integration has underscored the significant role of mainland's support for Hong Kong, as well as Hong Kong's confidence in promoting integrated development, as highlighted in chief executive John Lee's policy address last year, which mentioned the cooperation among Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for a staggering 32 times.
According to the latest data from the Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department, as of December 30, 2023, there were a total of 53.34 million trips made by Hong Kong residents "heading north" throughout the year, with over 40 million departing through the Shenzhen-Hong Kong port.
Read original report
