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Hong Kong and China to ease cross-border resource flow in Northern Metropolis

On Saturday, Hong Kong's Development Bureau revealed plans to kick off pilot initiatives this year aimed at easing cross-border data and capital flow within Northern Metropolis. Spanning around 30,000 hectares, this megaproject seeks to boost collaboration with mainland China while advancing Hong Kong's innovation objectives.

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Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Hong Kong and China to ease cross-border resource flow in Northern Metropolis

Key Takeaways

  • •The Northern Metropolis development covers approximately 30,000 hectares, aiming to become a major economic hub near the mainland China border.
  • •Hong Kong's Development Bureau plans to implement pilot initiatives for cross-border data flow this year.
  • •The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone is a key focus for these new measures.
  • •The innovation zone includes two parks: one in Hong Kong at 87 hectares and another in Shenzhen at 302 hectares.
  • •Industry stakeholders are advocating for relaxed restrictions on bio-sample movement to boost collaboration in innovation.

New Initiatives Underway for Cross-Border Re

Authorities in Hong Kong will roll out projects to boost re Focus is on innovation zone linking Hong Kong with Shenzhen, set for big changes soon.

The Development Bureau has a plan to tweak strategies for regional framework. Goal: streamline procedures to spark economic activity in the 30,000-hectare area,right next to mainland China.

Officials from China and Hong Kong are deep in talks,aiming to align efforts in Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Tech Zone. A Development Bureau spokesperson said, “We're moving toward a program to strengthen collaboration. Early looks suggest these projects might expand to areas around the park.”

Launched in 2017 with Beijing's input, the innovation zone has two parts: 87 hectares in Hong Kong, 302 in Shenzhen. Industry leaders call for regulatory tweaks on material transfers, like biological samples,to boost partnerships and push city’s ambition to be a top global innovation hub .

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