China Plans to Tie Hong Kong, Macau Closer to Mainland

The Greater Bay Area plan aims to integrate Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai, focusing on infrastructure, trade, finance, and technology. It seeks to elevate the yuan's global role and promote innovation. Hong Kong will be the financial hub, Macau a tourism center, Shenzhen a tech hub, and Guangzhou the administrative center. However, the plan faces protests and concerns over Hong Kong's autonomy and integration of different systems.

What is a major goal of the Greater Bay Area plan?

• To isolate Hong Kong from the mainland

• To limit technological advancements

• To reduce trade with Portuguese-speaking countries

• To promote the use of the yuan internationally

Which city is expected to be the financial hub of the Greater Bay Area?

• Hong Kong

• Shenzhen

• Macau

• Guangzhou

What role is Macau expected to play in the Greater Bay Area?

• Administrative center

• Technology hub

• Tourism hub

• Financial hub

What is a concern raised by democracy activists in Hong Kong regarding the Greater Bay Area plan?

• It will reduce trade opportunities

• It will limit technological innovation

• It will integrate Hong Kong more closely with the mainland

• It will increase Hong Kong's autonomy

What is a logistical challenge mentioned in the integration of the Greater Bay Area?

• Reducing the number of residents

• Integrating different legal and financial systems

• Increasing the number of cities involved

• Integrating similar legal systems