On October 23, the opening
ceremony of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a giant maritime bridge
connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau, was held in Zhuhai. On the same day,
the Japanese media paid attention and reported on the opening of the Hong
Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. It believed that the opening of the bridge would have
a huge impact on the development of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bay area and
become an engine for economic growth. At the same time, Japanese companies also
have high hopes for the opening of the bridge, they are looking forward to
greater business opportunities.
Japan Economic News reported on
October 23 that the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is the longest sea-crossing
bridge in the world. Through the bridge, the Chinese government has promoted
the concept of “Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Dawan District”, which will
integrate the mainland and Hong Kong, including Shenzhen, into an integrated
economic circle. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is a huge 55-kilometer
project consisting of subsea tunnels, bridges and artificial islands. It
connects Lantau Island, Macau and Zhuhai, where the Hong Kong International
Airport is located. The total investment is considered to exceed RMB 100
billion. After the bridge is opened, the journey from Hong Kong to Zhuhai will
be shortened from about 4 hours to 45 minutes. Hong Kong to Macau will take
only 30 minutes.
According to the report, the
China government is promoting the concept of “Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao
Dawan District” that deepens cooperation between Guangdong Province and Hong
Kong and Macao. The “Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link” connecting
Hong Kong and Guangzhou has been opened in September. The Chinese government
hopes to connect the high-tech enterprises in Shenzhen, the center of the
automobile industry, and the financial logistics center, Hong Kong. The opening
of the bridge will have a huge impact on the development of Guangdong, Hong
Kong and Macau's Dawan District and will be the engine for economic growth.
NHK TV reported that after the
opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, people are expecting more
sightseeing and logistics. In Hong Kong, China, the public has great
expectations for the economic effects of the bridge. In addition, local
Japanese companies also indicated that they are expecting new business
opportunities. Kirin, a large beer manufacturer with a factory in Zhuhai, has
launched “Macau Beer” and “Haizhu Beer” which is widely favored in Zhuhai by
acquiring local brands. These two beer brands have already accounted for
one-fourth of the production, becoming the main commodities, and are popular
among casino leisure resorts in Macau and restaurants in Zhuhai.
Kirin Japan expects that after
the opening of the bridge, visitors and business people from Hong Kong will be
able to travel to Macau and Zhuhai to increase beer consumption. "I hope
that people all over the world can know our beer and we will continue to
promote the charm of the brand," said Ogawa Tatsuichi, the head of the
business unit of Zhulin Beer Company.
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